New York Mets pull off MASSIVE six-player deal to sign Franciso Lindor from Cleveland

New York Mets have signalled ir intentions under new owner Steve Cohen having pushed through for a blockbuster trade for Francisco Lindor. 27-year-old, one of baseball's best all-around players, was traded by Cleveland Indians, along with pitcher Carlos Carrasco in a six-player deal on Thursday. acquisition transforms dynamic of Mets roster, while a cash-strapped Cleveland will hope that deal can keep m competitive eugh and capable of ending ir World Series title drought.

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Francisco Lindor contract: New York Mets agree on Francisco Lindor trade, in a blockbuster six-player deal 

New York Mets officially anunced purchase of shortstop Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco from Cleveland Indian in return for Josh Wolf, Amed Rosario and Andres Gimenez and Isaiah Greene. Francisco Lindor trade had been what Mets fans were waiting for after Steve Cohen acquired club, and is franchise's first impact acquisition since signed Johan Santana in 2008. deal presents a sizeable deal by franchise, with Lindor being youngest and providing biggest chance of providing impact that Mets desire. 

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Trading Lindor, who will be eligible for free ncy after 2021 season, was inevitable for midmarket Cleveland. Indians are unable to compete financially with MLB's big spenders and dropped roughly $30 million in dealing with two prominent players and fan favourites. Lindor has been face of Indians franchise, with an infectious smile and joy for playing that has made him one of Cleveland's most popular athletes.

trade leaves Indians without ir best player and team's fans grumbling about owner Paul Dolan. His partner in move from Indians to Mets is Carlos Carrasco, who has scripted a brilliant comeback story overcoming leukaemia to become one of AL's steadiest starters. However, Indians were in a position to trade Carlos, with options like Cy Young Award winner Shane Bieber to replace him in set-up. 

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Francisco Lindor stats 

Francisco Lindor adds a much-needed impetus to Mets offence that ranked 13th in MLB in runs per game last season. 27-year-old is a four-time All-Star, two-time Gold Glove Award winner and can affect game with his bat, glove and legs. Lindor hit .258 with eight home runs in a 60-game regular season, but he averd 34 homers a year with a .278 batting aver from 2017-19. According to ESPN, he's a career .285 hitter and has averd 29 homers, 86 RBIs and 21 steals in his six MLB seasons, all with Indians who drafted and developed him in 2011. 

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