Mets Snag Robert, Yankees Miss Powerhouse

On March 30, the New York Yankees locked in Outfielder Trent Grisham with their qualifying

offer for $22.05 million, and he accepted it right away.

They also brought back Cody Belinger, pretty much sticking with the same Outfiel crew

after strong seasons from both.

But insiders are buzzing that this might not have been the boldest off-season move.

Earlier this year, in January, the Mets snagged Luis Robert from the Chicago White Sox in

a trade for Infielder, Luis Angel Acuna, and pitching prospect.

Truman Pauli, ending years of rumors about the slugger.

A sharp take from fanside it breaks it down.

Robert's $20 million salary for next year undercuts what Grisham and Belinger are pulling.

Freeing up cash for other upgrades, plus elite defense and lineup balance that the Yankees

craved.

Robert's wasting no time with the Mets, racking up five hits and 14 played appearances,

backed by a walkoff three run homer in extra innings.

Against the Pittsburgh Pirates last Saturday, his speed and glove alone could have transformed

Yankees stadium, especially with young studs like Spencer Jones and Jason Dominguez ready

as backups, making you wonder if New York left a powerhouse on the table.

I'm Cory with the story.

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