Phil Maton spent plentifulness of clip successful nan Citi Field outfield Thursday afternoon, erstwhile countless Mets players and coaches came complete to hug and talk pinch their erstwhile teammate.
The Mets’ beforehand agency would beryllium forgiven if it were little enthusiastic to spot him.
Maton, now a Cardinal, said he heard erstwhile from nan Mets this offseason — successful early November, erstwhile president of shot operations David Stearns called to pass him nan nine was declining his 2025 action worthy $7.75 million.
Maton said he wasn’t judge if he was amazed by nan team’s determination but “obviously disappointed astir it,” he added. “It is what it is.