Michael Conforto says he feels great physically, and he feels good about his situation, too, following two years of twists and turns that might give another man pause.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Michael Conforto says he feels great physically and he feels good about his situation, too, following two years of twists and turns, plus some obvious pain and a few episodes, setbacks and disappointments that might give another man pause.The ex-Met is here as the welcome consolation prize for the outfield after another New York star, Aaron Judge, decided to stay home in The Bronx. It’s funny how things turn out. San Francisco held an allure for Conforto.
There was a time he could have stayed a Met. Then-Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen tried to sign Conforto long term three springs ago. Conforto recalled that some numbers were “thrown around,” without revealing what they were. It would have meant a long deal and a chance to remain with his original team. But it was in spring, he was preparing for the season, and maybe a little more focused on that.
Conforto wound up securing a surprisingly hefty contact after the Giants not only lost out on top target Judge but pulled back their $350M agreement with Carlos Correa following Correa’s physical . Conforto loves his new environment, his new team’s plan, his new teammates and his new coaching staff .
He doesn’t need closure on an Astros deal that never was — a contract for the rest of 2022 plus another year. And while the Astros went on to win the World Series, Conforto saw the opportunity as a rushed return.
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