I’m old enough to remember back to September 2017 when reports surfaced that the Mets would not be sending a scout to watch Shohei Otani showcase his highly touted ability on the diamond.
Why didn't the Mets scout Japanese two-way star Shohei Otani? https://t.co/RI7tnStPc6 pic.twitter.com/0w8jdTJPD3
— MetsBlog.com (@metsblog) September 13, 2017
Hysteria ensued from Mets fans. To put it kindly, there’s a reason Mets Twitter has earned the nickname “Panic City,” and the panic was out in full force that day.
Now here we are, just a few months later and the Mets are reportedly setting their sights on making a serious bid for the 23-year-old, two-way Japanese star.