Francisco Lindor: Mets' Savior or Overpaid Disappointment?

[@knowyourbassplayer]

At 34 million per year, Lindor can put up with the criticism...

[@johnx6020]

34.1 million dollars in 2024 and batting 040. I would have about the same average and would only cost the Mets $250 Grand this season. I think that's a great offer!

[@michaelkeenan3437]

Great Fukin comment John!

[@kapo2012fb]

Lindor hit .294 from july on last year .. when there was season left he .226 through june

[@Dee_Rod]

Sal when you make 34 million there are expectations that come with that. Lindor could have signed for less somewhere else and had different expectations. But he took the big money and that was his choice now he has to live with that decision.

[@aka_ozymandias]

I'm not even a Mets fan but the idea anyone is beyond criticism is what's wrong with the world right now.

[@ThEmB0nEz]

How'd you like that game tying HR by Alonso today Sal? Your boy Lindor 0-8 both games today & average down to .042 LMAO,

[@priestsonaplane2236]

BENCH LINDOR!!!

[@oldmanstyl3]

After EIGHT games at this point, nothings changed w Lindor. What a disappointment.

[@forresttowns4995]

Shouldn't play in New York, for either team, if you can't take criticism from the fans or media. That comes with the territory. If its bothering Lindor this much then he's soft like the team he plays for. You get patted on the back when you play well and criticized when you stink it up. That's how it works in life, not just in sports. Learn to deal with that.

[@GregMets2345]

Well said.

[@joefatalooch8057]

Then give the money back. Stop it. Become the marginal player you are. No one in NYC accepts a player making 34❤ mil and not producing. So get used to it. If you cant take the heat get out.

[@kenshiSR]

"Give the money back" 😂 yeah OK buddy

[@walterbison]

Lindor is more concerned with "vibez" than winning. Thumbs down.

[@doughargis9626]

I agree 100%. and his colored cletes and man purses are not representative of us

[@joes7972]

So with this argument, Trouts numbers all those years meant nothing because they didn’t win…this isn’t basketball 🤦‍♂️. You can have an MVP season and it could lead to no winning

[@priestsonaplane2236]

Trout is also overrated he isn’t a winner tell me otherwise

[@vernpascal1531]

@@priestsonaplane2236 It's a team game. if you have a great season and your team is mediocre so be it. As many teams that win, as many got to lose right?

[@priestsonaplane2236]

@@vernpascal1531 do you want trout on your team? He’s probably a cancer. His teams all suck major ducks

[@brucekeller5259]

Lindor is not the best player on the Mets right now. It’s Alvarez. Stop the nonsense.

[@dashx1103]

Lindor is a better player than Alvarez, though Alvarez is brimming with potential. Maybe down the road Alvarez will be better. But the kid needs time to grow as a player.

[@SnakesGaming2016]

lindor chose the contract, he chose new york. no sympathy from me. im sure cohen wishes he could take it back.

[@chrissyrett673]

HE IS HITTING .050 THROUGH FIVE GAMES ARE YOU JOKING LIKE 1 FOR 16

[@AnthonyScarpa-er3sq]

And you guys thought Bobby Bonilla was bad ! Lol.. Lindor gets off to a bad start every year and he starts hitting in June when the Mets are already out of it and his contract makes Bonilla 's contract look like peanuts...

[@Dee_Rod]

BT has never been more accurate and correct.

[@mgd8650]

He's honestly always accurate and correct

[@jeffteyrosado9966]

Stop the threats it's not Good ppl understand it's a Business it's like the stocks let the man alone

[@arkhamknight6371]

The problem with the mets,is Sal....

[@Flash_1689]

Lmao😂😂

[@ovadiasetti6768]

He's killing us now 1 hit in 5 game batting 056

[@midsummerKNlGHT]

alonso never booed the fans

[@kylelawrence2887]

He has been struggling, but these 2 clowns are the epitome of everything wrong with sports media.

[@gthotshot]

There’s guys that get paid $500 a game for my local cricket league that take more heat than Lindor and his $341 million has. He’s an overrated player plain and simple we have enough of a sample size. I don’t want to hear about his defense when majority of his hitting stats come when we know the season is already over. I’d consider batting Lindor leadoff, since he hasn’t been clutch at all as a Met. Maybe it would change his approach back to his younger days..

[@kapo2012fb]

You called it .. season changed when he went to leadoff

[@gthotshot]

@@kapo2012fb yessir

[@justinherbert9146]

Trade Lindor if anyone will take him - he is way immature - not a leader - does not make teammates better - like a little boy - way way overrated - a terrible signing - keep Pete - dump Lindor

[@MrErnieHanks]

Pete is cut from the same cloth. Him, Lindor and McNeil can all gtfo and infuse the team with young talent and lock up that young talent like all the other smart organizations

[@justinherbert9146]

@@MrErnieHanks You are probably right

[@duffydier]

Overpaid for sure. Even if he was the player he was in Cleveland, he'd still be overpaid.

[@zerodayjay]

Dont worry, we got Teheran for $2.5 mil. Cant wait to see him post a sub 5 era and Bauer just sitting and rotting bc Wo-Manfreds feelings were hurt

[@davidpiccolo3039]

He's talking about not criticizing Lindor while he is criticizing Lindor. Lol

[@Landis_Grant]

Mets lost to the undefeated Tigers 6-3 in extra innings.

[@servingjesussinnersavedbyg8456]

I grew up in NY. I've been a Mets fan since Shea opened in 64. While a great place, w great fans, what makes NY a place where one demands and feels entitled, any more than any other city or ball team in America. It's not last century, when NY standards were great under Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio and somewhat Mantle. After Donnie all the standards if NY is not what they were. I loved the Mets when they were liveable lovers and not much was expected until Seaver and Hodges brought them to respectability. But royalty, really? Lindor is fine, let him alone. Stearns eventually will clean up the mess Uncle Stevie inherited from the standard less Wilpons

[@johncummings5350]

I do agree.....most .... with the last comment..... which is that Pete and Lindor are the meat if the batting order and it's their responsibility to make sure that there isn't a massive offensive implosion in April. They are both veterans and they are both more than capable of carrying a lineup. If they did start out 7-16 after 23 games then both of them would have to take a good look at themselves and answer one very serious question.......What role did I play in this disgusting start???

[@christinasuozzo]

Sal’s nice but not that bright. 💡

[@brucekeller5259]

For real!

[@jdl1986now]

Lindor is not the best player on the team.

[@paulmilford1187]

Who is? Alonso with his .220 avg?

[@jdl1986now]

@@paulmilford1187 You know Lindor is currently batting .048, right??

[@paulmilford1187]

@@jdl1986now I'm not talking about the start of this season. I'm talking about Career

[@jdl1986now]

@@paulmilford1187 Pete's career BA is NOT .220. Look it up: Pete Alonso has played 6 seasons for the Mets. He has a .250 batting average, 642 hits, 194 home runs, 501 RBIs and 407 runs scored.

[@mspionage1743]

He was a much better player when he was in Cleveland.

[@doughargis9626]

facts

[@mspionage1743]

@@doughargis9626 0-4 again today.

[@jahprime6932]

I didn't draft Lindor or Alonso in my fantasy draft because I knew this season was going to be bad. I wouldn't be surprised if Lindor has a long-term "injury," so he can rest up for next season. Mcneil and Alonso should be traded.

[@robertlavorna2968]

i try and i try, but cant get past 20 minutes! THEY GIVE Y0U A HEADACHE, YEIIiNG AND SCREAMING AT EACH 0THER EVEN WHEN THEY BASICIY AGREE 0N A T0PIC

[@robertlavorna2968]

@sk1nz28 PR0BIEM WITH IAPT0P, CANT TYPE 0 R I, s I HAVE T0 TYPE IN CAPITAI IETTERS

[@zcorpalpha2462]

1962 Mets 🔥

[@manintheglass254]

Sal is amazing. He'll bash Pete saying something needs to change in the locker room and it must be him, but his numbers are always there. Lindor's first year was horrible. Lindor's second year (2022) was great, but struggled early. 2023 he was God awful until, coincidentally, his second daughter was born in June, and he was good after that and this year, while early, is awful. It doesn't surprise me that he hasn't been an All Star as a Met yet because he stinks until about Mid June, but Alonso is the issue? Miss me with that, Sal.

[@Melted220]

Look up lindors numbers last year! Stud! Plus elite defense!

[@doughargis9626]

its 5 games in and he's already committed an error sailing it 5 feet over Alonso's head. but keep defending him

[@jhondeno1294]

Hes not Worth 341 millions 😂😂😂 He took that Money Quick caus he knew 😂😂😂😂😂

[@mspionage1743]

You think hitting .270 is a "stud"? Dude.... you need to remind yourself what a stud is as you are clearly a Mets fan who has reached the point of delusion. That is a bad place to be man, come back to us!

[@michaelkeenan3437]

@@mspionage1743 reached the point of delusion, outstanding comment.L.M.Fin@O!

[@michaelkeenan3437]

Maybe you guys should look around the city and hire a couple of those migrants I heard those boys really swing a bat..

[@MrErnieHanks]

I don't love Alonso blindly. He's not worth whatever he wants to be paid.

[@MrErnieHanks]

This Sal guy never consulted me and I say that Lindor, Alonso and McNeil all gotta go.

[@gabrieltorres2223]

This is such a bad take from BT. Lindor is a top 3 shortstops by the numbers. How much better do you want him to be? He hit 30 home runs, stole 30 bases, play top caliber defense. What else can you ask from your shortstop? I don’t understand it

[@brucekeller5259]

Maybe they should be questioning manager. Alvarez not in the second game 4/4? Batting .500

[@bySquints]

judge would be getting the same criticism across town if he was producing the same. tired of the guessing who the “leader” of the team is. Lindor is without a doubt THE leader even with not being “home grown”. many factors play into the fan criticism in my opinion not just the contract. never fun watching not only your best player, but the core/team as a whole start the season in a “slump” when the guys across town and fans are having a grand time and meshing. just an opinion

[@brucekeller5259]

Couple days ago Alvarez was the second coming, now it’s Lindor! Lindor is the best player now?

[@michaelcosenza3287]

This organization can't figure out how to sign good players early in their career, hence the Braves. Why would they not sign Pete earlier in his career, they could've signed him for a very favorable contract. Sign them early for a reasonable contract and build around you're young players. They have another opportunity with Francisco Alvarez. Let's see where this goes.

[@jklax]

It's not about signing free agents. It's about someone who knows how to put together a team! NY pressure is just different.

[@TheRealGotham]

Hard to have fun playing for the mets.

[@brucekeller5259]

Lindor over Alonso?. Proof dilusional

[@jeanpepin6497]

These fools are the ones criticizing him

[@brettk791]

Sal looks so comfortable with steve cohens hand up his back...he isNOT the best player on the team.

[@brettk791]

pete hit a game tying home run for the teams only win...sal its incredible how youre not even hiding your allegiance to the cohens and lindor...think this opens up the big debate around this team...ownership's guy is lindor...fans guy is alonso

[@MrErnieHanks]

Don't forget this bum flipped off the fans with his buddy Baez

[@LSharp609]

Lindor can't be the best player on the team. The Met's need to trade for Mike Trout.

[@brucekeller5259]

Alonso is going back to being Alonso!

[@treygray2817]

Lindor is the least of the Mets problems and he actually has lived up to his contract.

[@doughargis9626]

u trippin

[@treygray2817]

@@doughargis9626 No, I'm not. His last two seasons have been worth upwards of 40 million.

[@lukelofaro]

guy in the red hoodie has literally no idea whats he talking about. Does he even watch the games?

[@arcadeperfectreviews2653]

Nimo, Alanso, and McNeil are something else Lindor isn't too... THAT'S the real reason.

[@FittedInThe798]

What ??

[@arcadeperfectreviews2653]

@@FittedInThe798 use your eyes.

[@brucekeller5259]

I have a mic in front of me. I’m right!

[@larry309]

Sick of looking at the mets core. They suck

[@otismygotis3670]

Supposed to be a superstar.

[@dannyneiba]

Sals a hypocrite…sad individual

[@brucekeller5259]

They talk to much. Answer the phone calls. Please….

[@jamesfontana4850]

Sal can’t pick a lane

[@mtp4430]

I’ve been a Mets fan since 1962. BTW that’s BC 😂. When we got Lindor I was under the impression that he was more of an impact player than he is. He can play steady shortstop and he hits intermittently. Very streaky. He is nothing like what was advertised. He hasn’t shown to be a “put the team on his back” type player If anything, he crumbles under the pressure. I’m always pulling for him though because I’m a diehard Mets fan. But it is true the fans are MUCH easier on McNeil, Alonso, and Nimmo. And Lindor is as good as any of those guys. That’s why My team isn’t going anywhere. Again.

[@bantheshift]

I think Mauricio would have taken the job from McNiel this year if he didn’t get hurt. I was excited for that. It’s unfortunate.

[@ovadiasetti6768]

Other o for 4 tonight

[@brucekeller5259]

Blah, blah, blah

[@Rob-dd3ck]

when you order Benigno and Roberts from Wish

[@brucekeller5259]

Sal is a hipocrit

[@shareefisblessed4338]

Don’t worry Soto will be a Met . Go King Cohen

[@paulmilford1187]

Nope