Reaction Roundup: Mets acquire Marcus Stroman from Blue Jays

Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty ImagesToday, the Mets made the first big splash ahead of the 2019 trading deadline, acquiring Marcus Stroman from the Blue Jays in exchange for Anthony Kay, Simeon Woods-Richardson, and cash considerations. Although the Mets had been connected with Stroman, it was mostly in the context of a potential three-team deal, with the intent of flipping him for prospects, or acquiring him as a replacement for Noah Syndergaard. As of right now, the Mets do not seem intent on flipping Stroman and the Syndergaard situation remains up in the air. There have been quite a few reactions to this trade and they seem to share one thing in common: a “What exactly are the Mets doing?” sentiment that is shared among both the fanbase and the industry. We’ve rounded up some of those reactions below.

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