New York Sports And Rhymes

Mets SP, Noah Syndergaard, took the mound on the south side of Chicago, amidst a whirlwind of trade rumors. Once his start was over, the 26-year-old was officially off the trading block. How have the Mets rewarded GM Bodie Van Wagenen for keeping their core intact? The Mets, who sat 11 games under 500 upon losing their first game after the All-Star Break, are now a game over 500 and just 2 1/2 spots out of the NL WC.