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New York Mets: Booing Francisco Lindor is utterly ridiculous

By David Hill |
Apr 27, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) reacts after tagging out Boston Red Sox right fielder Hunter Renfroe (not pictured) for an unassisted double play during the seventh inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 27, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) reacts after tagging out Boston Red Sox right fielder Hunter Renfroe (not pictured) for an unassisted double play during the seventh inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

Stop us if you have heard this before – Jacob deGrom was utterly dominant for the New York Mets and still came away with a loss. Once again, the Mets’ offense was offensive, managing just two hits in a game started by Nick Pivetta. Needless to say, this complete lack of anything resembling an offense is starting to rile up the fanbase.

Given the lack of offense, it was a matter of time before the fanbase began to turn against the lineup. That happened on Wednesday, as Mets fans began to boo prized offseason acquisition Francisco Lindor.

New York Mets fans booing Francisco Lindor is ridiculous

Lindor did not have a great day at the ballpark on Wednesday. He was 0-3 with a walk, striking out twice. That was just a continuation of his struggles this season, as Lindor has posted a disappointing .203/.317/.261 batting line in 69 plate appearances with just one double and one homer.

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This is obviously a disappointing start for Lindor’s tenure in New York, but it does not take away the type of player that he is. He is a genuine superstar, a five tool player at short that the Mets will be able to build around as they look to return to the postseason. Adding a player such as Lindor shows that ownership is serious about building a strong roster and becoming a large market team.

Booing Lindor also ignores the player he has been throughout his career. In his six seasons with the Indians, he had produced a .258/.346/.488 batting line in 3510 plate appearances, hitting 138 homers and 191 doubles while stealing 99 bases. He was a four time All Star and two time Gold Glove winner, one of the best all around players in the game.

Lindor is also in the midst of an extended slump. He has a .716 OPS dating back to the beginning of 2020. However, there are some mitigating circumstances – the unusual situation surrounding the pandemic shortened campaign last year and adjusting to a new environment this season. Eventually, Lindor will get back on track and be the star that the Mets are paying him to be.

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Francisco Lindor is off to a slow start with the New York Mets. However, he is not the reason the entire offense has vanished to begin the 2021 season.

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