Mets Reportedly Considering Moronic Plan to Trade Noah Syndergaard Just to Add Marcus Stroman

It seems the New York Mets have come to the realization that dealing right-handed starter Noah Syndergaard to acquire young talent might be the best course of action.

However, there's a catch. He won't go to the Yankees. He might go to the Braves (???). And there's a chance he'll just turn into another veteran, after all of this.

According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Mets are exploring a scenario where they deal Syndergaard to the San Diego Padres, only to use some of the return to acquire right-hander Marcus Stroman from the Toronto Blue Jays.

One of many scenarios #Mets are exploring, per sources: Syndergaard to #Padres, then using some of return to land Stroman from #BlueJays. Not known which players would go from SD to NYM if deal occurred. RHP Cal Quantrill, a Canadian native, would be logical target for TOR.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 27, 2019

Rosenthal goes on to note that the Mets wouldn't simply be adding Stroman, as they would be acquiring pieces from the Padres, who do possess the top farm system in the sport.

In this scenario, #Mets would not simply add Stroman from #BlueJays. They would acquire pieces from #Padres as well. #Astros also mounting push for Stroman due to their reluctance to meet NYM’s price for Syndergaard. Other teams also in mix for Jays’ ace. https://t.co/nL0E6MeP9l
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 27, 2019

So, in conclusion, the Mets would rather have Stroman over Syndergaard, who has one less year of club control over the hard-throwing right-hander, and whatever young players they don't have to send to Toronto in a trade.

Is this the most New York Mets thing you've ever heard? I guess we should give them credit for being creatively nonsensical this time.