Newcomer Luis Robert Jr. opening with New York Mets like long-term CF answer
The NL franchise worked hard to land an intriguing, injury-prone talent.
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The New York Mets wanted Luis Robert Jr. to patrol center field. For nearly two years, the Chicago White Sox held on to their enigmatic talent as the Mets negotiated different scenarios, intent on landing the intriguing talent.
Despite consistent health concerns, Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns spearheaded the prolonged talks. Finally, on Jan. 21, the White Sox agreed to jettison Robert.
"We were in contact with the White Sox for a long period of time," Stearns said, as reported by MLB. com . "We went through a variety of concepts, ideas.