Jacob deGrom Will Always Remember New York

The Texas Rangers finally got a chance to introduce their new ace Jacob deGrom this afternoon.

The team signed the veteran right-hander to a five-year, $185 million contract.

In nine years with the New York Mets, deGrom was a four-time All-Star, a two-time Cy Young Award winner, and a Rookie of the Year.

In his Mets career, the ace posted a 2.52 ERA and a WAR of 43.8.

During his press conference, a reporter asked deGrom about the level of difficulty of leaving the Mets.

deGrom declared that it was a difficult decision, but that he will always hold a special place in his heart for New York City.

“That’s not an easy decision,” said deGrom. “I spent the first eight-plus years of my career with the New York Mets, and I have to thank them for that.”

“There will always be a special place in my heart for the New York Mets and their fans.”

– Jacob deGrom pic.twitter.com/V61nAHqLWK

— SNY (@SNYtv) December 8, 2022

deGrom Thanks Mets

Clearly, there is no love lost between deGrom and the Mets.

Mets fans will always appreciate what he did for the city and the team.

The two-time Cy Young played a key role in the transformation of the Mets, helping guide them into a new era of winning baseball.

deGrom was the team’s ace in 2015 when they went to the World Series and matched up against the Kansas City Royals.

The Mets organization will always hold deGrom in high regard and appreciate what he did for the ballclub.

The right-hander was certainly a fan favorite in New York and will be missed.

In his final year with the Mets, deGrom went 5-4 with an ERA of 3.08.