It was rumoured for a good while, and on Sunday, it finally came to pass: Marcus Stroman will be heading to the Mets, ending his five-and-a-half year tenure with the Jays.
In return, the Jays will receive a pair of pitching prospects, Anthony Kay and Simeon Woods-Richardson.
The #BlueJays have reportedly traded #MarcusStroman to the #Mets.
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While it wasn’t always smooth sailing with the organization, Stroman has always been vocal about his love for the city of Toronto. Now, he’ll head to New York, near where he grew up on Long Island — although it may be a bit of a surprise that he’s joining the sub-.500 Mets instead of the contending Yankees.
Jays fans had plenty of praise for Stroman on his way out, and he thanked the city in return.
Toronto, I love you...forever! 🇨🇦
— Marcus Stroman (@MStrooo6) July 28, 2019
Toronto. We love you FOREVER. 🇨🇦 #HDMH pic.twitter.com/kgrbsiRokP
— HDMH Apparel (@HDMHApparel) July 28, 2019
Reading the news about @MStrooo6 has me like......
— Steph (@steph_xo1752) July 28, 2019
Deep down we knew it was gonna happen....
But that doesn't make it any easier.....
Will miss your energy, your passion, your attitude, your love for your teammates, everything about you! #HDMH pic.twitter.com/uA2RIUgNXd
@MStrooo6 I remembered you as a 5’7 pitcher who threw hard out of Duke with a wipeout slider. PED suspension, ACL tear in 2015, numbers at the mercy of your defense, you proved yourself a competitive being. You repped us hard, now you’re going home. Thank you. #HDMH pic.twitter.com/7xBLKeUsfu
— Marty Yan (@martypython) July 28, 2019
@MStrooo6
— Netstryke @ ConBravo (@Netstryke) July 28, 2019
I just saw the news about the trade.
Ain't gonna lie. I'm saddened but this is for the best.
We'll miss you like crazy and go get that ring!#ThankYouStro #BlueJays pic.twitter.com/0SWM9mjaV5
In 2015 my daughter had back surgery and we told her to be tough, like @MStrooo6 who had fought back from that ACL injury. Then he visited the hospital where she was rehabbing and we got to tell him how he was our role model and thank him. Wishing him the best of luck in NYC. pic.twitter.com/OmP9Y9jsZQ
— David Fleischer (@Fleischmarket) July 28, 2019
Thank you @MStrooo6 for creating so many memories for Jay's fans and for playing with such passion and emotions as well as truly embracing Canada. Good luck in your next chapter you have made me a fan for life. #HDMH
— Drake Cassidy (@Drake_Cassidy12) July 28, 2019
@MStrooo6 despite how the front office treated you, just know that all jays fans appreciate you and what you brought to the team, city, and country. you’ll always be loved and we’ll still be cheering you on. go and kill it like we know you will 💙 #hdmh always dude 👊🏼
— jess (@mlbjess) July 28, 2019
Thank you @MStrooo6 for everything you did for Toronto. It was always electrifying when you were on the mound. Its a shame the organization didn’t realize we need you, best of luck in New York. #HDMH
— Tressel (@tristantressel) July 28, 2019
@MStrooo6 good luck in New York homie. Hope you bring all that energy over there! Thanks for everything you gave to the 6!
— Gianluca Tkach (@GeeeTAC) July 28, 2019
🤘🏼 #HDMH #Stroman pic.twitter.com/hPXrXXQa4x
@MStrooo6 Thank you for everything! From being a phenomenal all-star pitcher to an amazing advocate for Toronto and Canada 🙏🏽🇨🇦 Thanks for the memories! #HDMH #StroShow #BlueJayForLife
— Kunwar Gill (@KunwardeepGill) July 28, 2019
Not a jays fan but getting to see @MStrooo6 on TV everyday made baseball in Canada fun. Will miss you StrowShow. #HDMH
— Ethan Donison (@Donison10) July 28, 2019
Thank you @MStrooo6 for your amazing talent, incredible energy, and embracing our city and country as your own. You will be missed. Good luck on this next chapter.🇨🇦 #HDMH
— Lizzy (@lizzyh1987) July 28, 2019
thank you, marcus! gonna miss having ur energy on this team #HDMH pic.twitter.com/q0zykXPV4Y
— ethan🤠 (@VIadJr) July 28, 2019
Very sad day today as the end of @MStrooo6’s Blue Jay’s career is over. One of my favourite players in the league, it was great to watch you grow over the years and spread positivity. Best attitude in sports. Good luck in New York Marcus!! #HDMH
— Brady Barrow (@BradyBarrow) July 28, 2019
Thank you for everything you’ve done @MStrooo6... Good luck with the Mets. #HDMH pic.twitter.com/GayEtXXL8P
— Robertson Hollingsworth (@4RHollingsworth) July 28, 2019
We’ll miss you and your passion as a Blue Jay @MStrooo6 but we’ll be following you throughout your career. Thanks for embracing Toronto as your home away from home. #hdmh pic.twitter.com/3kqiQBGdOt
— Jenni vanRees (@jennivanrees) July 28, 2019
Thanks for the memories, @MStrooo6. You’ll always be a Blue Jay to me. Mets’ fans don’t know how lucky they are to have you. #BlueJays #HDMH pic.twitter.com/HJ2BgRqzTN
— Patrick Teskey (@PaddyTeskey) July 28, 2019
Thanks for the memories @MStrooo6 !! Your comeback from ACL injury in 2015 is stuff of legend. pic.twitter.com/xJT06sWH8a
— Gene Rocha (@Autismdad1) July 28, 2019
