That characterization probably deserves some scrutiny, as it’s in Stroman’s best interest to downplay any conflict, but it’s also possible that what one side felt was as a contentious interaction the other saw as simply a discussion. Anyhow, pictured at left would be one Earl Stroman, who according to high-level Internet research is a police detective. It did not help that, in an interview with Newsday, Earl Stroman said his son was "hoping it was the Yankees a little bit." The elder Mr. Stroman possibly lifts weights in his spare time. For the Mets to make this whole situation work they either need to make a deep playoff run in 2020 — which is on the unlikely side — or extend the 28-year-old. All rights reserved. We bring sports news that matters to your inbox, to help you stay informed and get a winning edge. section: | slug: look-marcus-stromans-dad-possibly-works-out | sport: baseball | route: article_single.us | Blue Jays right-hander Marcus Stroman is good at pitching. The photo, obviously, dates back to Marcus's days at Duke, whence the Jays selected him with the 22nd overall pick of the 2012 draft. Stroman may feel like the Blue Jays didn’t do right by him in moving him to a team out of contention this season. 6-keys: media/spln/mlb/reg/free/stories, at Going to the Mets clearly wasn’t the best-case scenario for Stroman - which his father Earl elaborated on, telling Steven Marcus of Newsday that his son “was hoping it was the Yankees a little bit.”. Unfortunately for the longtime Blue Jays starter, he didn’t have any leverage in the situation. Unfortunately, He elaborated saying there were “no hard feelings” and just opinions being voiced. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Presumably, Earl Stroman needs things, but a spotter is not likely among them. Appearances suggest that he's capable of handling all such job-related tasks and duties, including but not limited to punching down abandoned buildings. We told you back in March about Blue Jays pitcher Marcus Stroman and his father, Earl, who is the true definition of a tank. Stroman is listed at 5 feet 7 inches (1.70 m), making him one of only six pitchers shorter than 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) to make a start at the MLB level in the 21st century. Instead, he’s going to a team with a 50-55 record, 11.5 games out of a division lead - a highly atypical scenario for one of the best veteran starters on the market. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: mlb | pageType: stories | © 2004-2020 CBS Interactive. If the veteran starter isn’t pleased to be there, that could be difficult. because of this regulation we cannot provide access at this time. In recent weeks, Marcus Stroman seemed resigned to being traded from the only MLB team he’s ever known, but apparently he wasn’t so pleased with where he landed. Going to the Mets clearly wasn’t the best-case scenario for Stroman - which his father Earl elaborated on, telling Steven Marcus of Newsday that his son “was hoping it was the Yankees a little bit.” The right-hander likely assumed he was on the way to a World Series contender and a … Marcus Earl Stroman (born May 1, 1991) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Toronto Blue Jays. document.write(currentYear); This front office firmly believed the Mets presented the best package and weren’t going to take less from someone else on account of Stroman’s preferences. We appreciate your understanding. The right-hander likely assumed he was on the way to a World Series contender and a chance at playoff glory. All Rights Reserved. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Newsday. In a conference call with reporters on Monday, Stroman attempted to defuse that talk by characterizing the commotion in clubhouse as a discussion he had with “coaches and higher ups in the org” about how things were handled. More Blue Jays coverage from Yahoo Sports, Marcus Stroman apparently wasn't happy about going to the Mets. 7:23 am ET, LOOK: Marcus Stroman's dad possibly works out, Snell unhappy with quick hook: 'It's just frustrating', Dodgers' Will Smith homers off ... Braves' Will Smith, Why Rays need more from their bats than Arozarena, Ex-Angels employee indicted over Skaggs' death. Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. Marcus gets the ball today in what is a must-win in Game 2 of the ALDS against the Rangers and Earl, a police detective on … Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun is reporting that the right-hander caused a ‘commotion’ inside the Blue Jays clubhouse when he learned he was being traded to the New York Mets and his reaction ‘wasn’t pretty’. Toronto’s sole priority was extracting the largest return possible, and because Stroman had strong trade value, the offers they were receiving weren’t nominal and interchangeable. The fact the Mets are also considered one of the more dysfunctional organizations in the game probably doesn’t help. var currentYear = new Date().getFullYear(); Earl Stroman made several trips to Toronto in the six years his son played for the Blue Jays. 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It appears that you are trying to access our website from a location in the European Union, which enforces the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Copyright © LOOK: Marcus Stroman's dad possibly works out Meet the father of Blue Jays right-hander Marcus Stroman.