The New York Mets miscalculated. That alone would be enough to make the Phillies’ smile, but Zack Wheeler and his 2021 campaign have left nothing on the table.
So let’s start at the beginning and see what led to Wheeler landing in Philadelphia, eventually closing out the 2021 All-Star game for the National League, and his future battle for the coveted Cy Young.
How Did the Mets Let Zack Wheeler Walk?
Then General Manager, Brodie Van Wagenen, is on the record claiming he reached out to Wheeler’s team multiple times, while the former Met claims he didn’t hear from them once after expressing a desire to remain in New York.