If Jacob deGrom wants to become the next face of the Mets franchise, the Mets should make that happen. Nobody will ever replace David Wright, but there needs to be a new leader on and off the field. Nobody better than deGrom to take on that role. In order for that to happen the Mets need to sign deGrom to a long term contract and make him one of the highest paid pitchers in the game. It should be a no brainer.

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