New Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor could be the Atlanta Braves new nemesis in the NL East. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
The new “no holds barred” Mets ownership is clearly going after the Atlanta Braves with a blockbuster trade today.
It was nearly 11 months ago when the LA Dodgers made a trade that eventually haunted the Atlanta Braves: it’s quite fair to guess that without Mookie Betts on the roster, the Dodgers would not have beaten the Braves on their way to a World Series title in 2020.
Today has echos of that deal… but within the NL East.