New York Mets fans disgruntled by report of team's hesitancy to sign superstar pitcher Jacob deGrom to big contract

Jacob deGrom officially opted out of his contract on Monday with the New York Mets, leaving $30.5 million on the table. He's a free agent for the 2023 season. He follows fellow pitcher Taijuan Walker, who also opted out of his contract with the team.

It's no secret that if deGrom opted out, the Mets would chase after him. In recent reports, it seems that the Mets may have a limit in terms of chasing deGrom.

The New York Mets have made contact with Jacob deGrom regarding a new contract. The team is eager to get the superstar pitcher back, but they have their limits. They're not going to let themselves get into a bidding war this offseason over him.

This news upset many fans. They love Jacob deGrom and all he has done for the organization. Fans want the team to give the man a blank check.

New York Mets fans want the team to get a deal done no matter the cost. Some fans pointed out that he may have more years in him than other pitchers due to his early career as a shortstop. He didn't transition fully to a pitcher until later in his college career at Stetson University.

Fans think having Jacob deGrom on the team gives them the best chance to compete next season. When healthy, he's a certified ace.

The New York Mets need to make a deal with Jacob deGrom

The Mets have had quite a successful season, especially by their standards. They finished the regular season with a record of 101-61. They finished the season with the same record as the Atlanta Braves, but lost the season series to them. This caused them to finish in second place in the NL East.

Losing Jacob deGrom would be a huge hit for the Mets. He and Scherzer provide the Mets with one of the best starting pitcher combinations in the league.

The Mets will have to reach an agreement with deGrom, or they could be in for a tough season next year.

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Jared "Bloomy" Bloom is a journalist covering Major League Baseball at Sportskeeda and a former college baseball pitcher from Illinois, who just graduated with a Master's degree in Sport Psychology.

A writer with over 3 years of experience, Jared is consistently more concerned with quality than quantity, thoroughly checking multiple sources of information, and prides himself in being knowledgeable not just about MLB, but the game of baseball in general. He loves breaking down plays and game-changing moments, as well as looking closer into players' statistics.

Jared is a die-hard Chicago White Sox fan, and one of his earliest memories is seeing his great-grandfather, a huge Sox fan, in his rocking chair watching a game. Jared started playing from the age of 5 with his grandfather coaching him early on.

Jared loved Tim Lincecum for his quirky delivery and looked up to him as a role model when playing. His current favorite is Phillies star Bryce Harper, an exciting player who doesn't let injuries hold him back. Jared's favorite sports moment is Mark Buehrle's opening day between-the-legs glove flip to first base in 2010.

When he is not watching or writing about baseball, Jared can be found racing BMX at his local Rockford BMX track or coaching his local youth travel baseball team.

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