Port St. Lucy – Sterling Marte is highly rated the transparency he received from the Mets as he essentially recruited him this offseason.
The veteran outfielder on Sunday confirmed that the Post reported in January, and the Mets said he was about to trade him after Juan Soto signed a 15-year contract worth $765 million. He said he said he said.
“They spoke to me before signing, and then repeated that after the day of signing, they would try to move me,” Marte said through an interpreter. “They were very clear and very honest with me in advance. They obviously want the best for this team, but they're also perfect for my future. They're really kind and really transparent. That was.”
However, trade, including 36-year-old Marte, who owes $20 million this season, never materialized.
As the team's fifth or sixth outfielder, Marte played the part-time DH role.
Marte asked if he liked trade.
“Whenever you're with the team I was with, you'll feel comfortable,” Marte said. “Because of your relationship with players, staff and everyone around you, you don't want to be traded.
“But at the same time, baseball players will want to play every day, because that's how players get reps. That's how players get better every day. But. I'll be here and do my best I can.”
Marte admits that he is still prepared for the possibility of being traded, but that is beyond his control.
“In the meantime I'll be here,” he said. “I'm going to work as hard as I can. I'm going to come out there and compete. I'm trying to give good advice to young people. I'm trying to make a positive impact in any way I can in the clubhouse. .”
Pete Alonso is scheduled to begin his workout at the club on Monday, the first day of his full-scudo session.
