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New York Mets acquire Francisco Lindor, Carlos Carrasco from Cleveland Indians in blockbuster deal – ESPN.co.uk
The New York Mets have acquired star shortstop Francisco Lindor and right-hander Carlos Carrasco from the Cleveland Indians in a blockbuster trade.
CLEVELAND — Francisco Lindor is moving to a new city and team that is willing to meet his salary demands.
The four-time All-Star shortstop — and one of baseball’s best all-around players — was traded Thursday by the Cleveland Indians along with pitcher Carlos Carrasco to the New York Mets, who have a new owner willing to spend at baseball’s highest levels.
“They did not come cheaply,” Mets president Sandy Alderson said. “What we’re trying to do is create a new reality rather than deal with perception.“
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