Suddenly, as it pertains to his possible contract extension, the ace expresses far less optimism than usual.
Back on March 12, New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom showcased optimism. Everything coming out of his mouth had Mets fandom feeling like a pre-Opening Day extension was possible. After all, Opening Day remains the dreaded “deadline” put forth by the deGrom camp.
On Saturday, with just days remaining until Opening Day, dark times have arrived, via Mike Puma of the New York Post.
“Honestly, I really have been trying not to think about it,” deGrom said after pitching three perfect innings against the Braves in a final Grapefruit League appearance.