Pham being moved at Deadline ‘has crossed my mind’
NEW YORK — In the final month or so, left fielder Tommy Pham has been the Mets’ most efficient hitter. Since May 18, Pham is batting .500 (12-for-24) with a .567 on-base share with runners in scoring place. He’s additionally been stable throughout the month of June, hitting .321 with 5 house runs and 17 RBIs.
Although he’s doing nicely for New York, it has crossed Pham’s thoughts that he could possibly be traded earlier than the Aug. 1 Trade Deadline. The Mets will not be enjoying nicely — sitting at 36-44, 17 video games behind the first-place Braves and 8 1/2 video games behind the Dodgers for the final Wild Card spot coming into Thursday’s motion in opposition to the Brewers — and Pham could possibly be a commerce candidate to enhance New York’s farm system.
Pham has been a part of Deadline offers earlier than. On July 31, 2018, the Cardinals traded him to the Rays for 3 Minor League gamers. On Aug. 1 of final season, the Reds traded him to the Red Sox for a participant to be named later.
“It’s tough, man. I’ve been a part of the business side a few times,” Pham stated. “Last 12 months, I wasn’t enjoying anyplace close to the extent I’m enjoying now. I didn’t assume I used to be going to get traded final 12 months, however I did.
“So [getting traded] is a possibility. From my experience … it’s tough, because at the beginning of the year, I never would have thought I would be talking about [the Trade Deadline]. I never would have got such a nice condo that I got out here, especially with how high rent is. It’s something that has crossed my mind.”
Pham stated he grew to like New York and enjoying for Mets followers, who’re passionate in terms of their staff.
“The fans can be tough, but that’s only because they want the team to win, and I love to win,” Pham stated. “The Mets are a great group of guys. I developed great relationships here with all the guys. But the business side of the game sucks.”
When Pham signed with the Mets as a free agent in January, he was slated to turn into New York’s fourth outfielder. He’s since turn into the on a regular basis left fielder and has seen his batting common bounce from .222 on June 3 to .268 coming into Thursday.
“I work, man. I try to be prepared,” Pham said. “It’s not like I’m doing anything I haven’t done before. It’s just that, recently, I feel I’ve been hurt the past few seasons. Now I’m really healthy and I’m able to show people that I can play. … I got everything figured out. I’m healthy and I’m able to show, OK, I’m doing what I’m capable of doing. It’s not like I never did this. I had seasons like this.”
Pham stated he has not talked to the Mets about his future, noting that it is too early for that dialog.
“There is so much more going on,” he stated.
