See Also 1. Luis Robert Jr., White Sox After Byron Buxton made clear he was a Twin for life, the Mets then mi sed on Robert as they and the White Sox never got close (The Padres and Phillies didnt either, acquiring Ramn Laureano and Harrison Bader instead). The Mets apparently didnt want to give up either Mark Vientos of Luisangel Acua as part of packages, or part with 3B/OF Jacob Reimer , either, since they viewed Robert as a rental (The Chisox, meantime, will consider picking up Roberts $20 million option). Fine fallback option Cedric Mullins is better than his surprisingly mundane defensive analytics (plus two OAA, via Baseballsavant.com). I never understood why the defensive metrics didnt like him Spencer Strider Jersey . I cant remember a ball dropping that I felt should have been caught, longtime Orioles manager Brandon Hyde told The Post. 2. Byron Buxton, Twins The Mets, Phillies, Padres, hometown Braves and others sought the ultra-talented Buxton who, unlike teammate Carlos Correa, wouldnt waive his no-trade clause. Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. (88) hits a home run against the Seattle Mariners during the ninth inning at T-Mobile Park. Steven Bisig-Imagn Images 3. and 4. Sandy Alcantara and Edward Cabrera, Marlins The Marlins understandably wanted either Spencer Jones or Miami product George Lombard Jr. from the Yankees. The Red Sox and Cubs ultimately came closest, but no one was especially close for the two controllable star starters. Bob Uecker Jersey