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New York Mets: Francisco Lindor agrees with Steve Cohen

By David Hill

Aug 10, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets injured shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) works out on the field before a game against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 10, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets injured shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) works out on the field before a game against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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New York Mets owner Steve Cohen made plenty of waves on Wednesday. He sent out a tweet criticizing his team’s offense, questioning how a team that is filled with the type of players they have cannot score runs. It is rare for an owner to so publically criticize their team in that way, at least since the heyday of King George with the Yankees.

At least one member of the Mets agrees with Cohen’s assessment. Francisco Lindor, one of the multitude of disappointments on the team, admits that he has not lived up to expectations with the bat.

Francisco Lindor admits that he has disappointed with New York Mets

Despite a plethora of injuries and the disappointing production from the lineup, the Mets had been able to hold on to the NL East lead heading into July. They made additions at the deadline, theoretically improving the infield with Javier Baez and adding to the pitching staff. The hope was that they would get healthy and that the team would live up to expectations.

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But that has not been the case. The Mets have been in a free fall, falling to three games under .500 and seven games behind the Braves for the divisional lead. The postseason hopes that had been so clear just weeks ago now appear to be nothing more than a pipe dream.

Lindor is certainly correct when he says that he has been a part of the problem. The Mets’ biggest acquisition of the offseason, who then signed a ten year, $341 million extension, has not lived up to expectations. He has produced a disappointing .228/.326/.376 batting line in 364 plate appearances, hitting 11 homers and 11 doubles while stealing eight bases. The Mets certainly expected far more.

To be fair, Lindor is hardly the only player on the team that has underperformed. They rank 14th in the National League with 462 runs entering Sunday, 13th with a .690 OPS, and 12th with 129 homers. That lack of production will not lead to a championship, which is the ultimate goal for Cohen.

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Francisco Lindor agrees with Steve Cohen’s assessment of the New York Mets’ lineup. They need to perform soon, or it will be far too late.

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