If the Mets ever needed him, it’s now when he’s the clear leader of the staff, not just the co-ace sharing the top spot with his compatriot Verlander.
If ever was a time to step up, when $73 million worth of pitchers are unavailable to the Mets, this is it.
Not that anyone could tell a difference in his demeanor. He’s always on, but particularly so on Max days, when the intensity is not only palpable but maybe even visible. His teammates marvel. Justin Verlander’s injury isn’t believed to be serious, though his presence will be missed on the Mets’ mound.Once the light goes on, he only knows one speed. That won’t change, he said, whether the team is at full strength, or down a man or three.
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