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NY Mets: 1 reason trading Pete Crow-Armstrong was not a mistake

By Allen Settle

JUPITER, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Pete Crow-Armstrong #91 of the New York Mets scores a run against the Miami Marlins during the seventh inning of a Grapefruit League spring training game at Roger Dean Stadium on March 17, 2021 in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
JUPITER, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Pete Crow-Armstrong #91 of the New York Mets scores a run against the Miami Marlins during the seventh inning of a Grapefruit League spring training game at Roger Dean Stadium on March 17, 2021 in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 10: Mets owner Steve Cohen at the opening of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination site at Citi Field on February 10, 2021, in the Queens borough of New York City. The inoculation site will focus on providing vaccinations to Queens residents, food service workers, and taxi drivers. (Photo by David Dee Delgado/Getty Images) /

The Verdict

At the end of the day, the Mets could not stand by and let the most active trade deadline in history pass them by. They needed to make a splash move.

Despite having nearly a 60% chance to win the NL East (a number that was even high at the trade deadline), the rest of the division did not throw in the towel.

The Phillies added a starting pitcher and reliever in Kyle Gibson and Ian Kennedy. Both players addressed major needs. The Braves also added a slew of power outfielders (including Jorge Soler, Eddie Rosario, Joc Peterson, and Adam Duvall) to pivot in the wake of Ronald Acuna’s injury.

National League teams including the Dodgers, Padres, Brewers, and Giants also made major moves as they position themselves for World Series runs. It is quite clear the competition is steep.

The Mets needed a player like Baez to keep pace with the other NL powerhouses. While losing a top prospect like Crow-Armstrong certainly hurts, the fact that Mauricio could cover the club’s future positional needs lightens the blow. The fact that PCA also recently underwent major surgery the season after losing an entire year of minor league competition to the COVID pandemic makes the trade feel even more sensible.

The most charitable view on the deal is that the Mets made a great move. However, even critics should recognize that New York did not err in their most recent blockbuster.

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