New York Mets fans make matchup against Marcus Stroman personal after taking shots at his former team: "I think the feeling is mutual"

Marcus Stroman pitched for the New York Mets in 2019 and 2021, sitting out in 2020 for the COVID-19 Pandemic. During his time in New York, Stroman had periods where he struggled. He compiled a 14-15 record with a 3.21 ERA in the two years he pitched for the Mets.After the 2021 season, Stroman became a free agent. That is when the Chicago Cubs signed him to a three-year, $71 million deal. Stroman couldn't be happier to be out of New York.Casey@CaseyJ_516Stroman has taken so many shots at the Mets, their team and their fans. “I’m beyond thankful I'm gone from that organization. God got me!&quot;The Mets face Stroman tonight in Chicago.Like this tweet if you want the Mets to beat Stroman tonight and give him some humble pie. 🏼🏼200957Stroman has taken so many shots at the Mets, their team and their fans. “I’m beyond thankful I'm gone from that organization. God got me!&quot;The Mets face Stroman tonight in Chicago.Like this tweet if you want the Mets to beat Stroman tonight and give him some humble pie. 👆🏼👆🏼 https://t.co/6qFEXWeSjuMarcus Stroman will start on Wednesday while the Cubs match up with the Mets. Given how he feels about his former team, expect Stroman to bring his A-game and play with a chip on his shoulder.Kodai Senga will be on the bump for the Mets in what should be a good game. Both pitchers can completely shut down the other's team's bats. The question is, who is going to bring it?&quot;I think the feeling is mutual. It was tough to root for that guy&quot; one fan tweeted.Don Maleto@DonMaleto@CaseyJ_516 I think the feeling is mutual it was tough to root for that guy.@CaseyJ_516 I think the feeling is mutual it was tough to root for that guy.&quot;I hope they chase him in the 1st inning, a lot of talk for a pitcher who relies heavily on good defense behind him&quot;Randy@GTRandy27@CaseyJ_516 I hope they chase him in the 1st inning, a lot of talk for a pitcher who relies heavily on good defense behind him.1@CaseyJ_516 I hope they chase him in the 1st inning, a lot of talk for a pitcher who relies heavily on good defense behind him.Greater Hartford Twilight Baseball League@GHTBL1929@CaseyJ_516 Classless player and you could tell from afar that he’s a terrible teammate. People like team guys!1@CaseyJ_516 Classless player and you could tell from afar that he’s a terrible teammate. People like team guys!JVizzzzz@Vizzajoe@CaseyJ_516 Glad you’re gone too Stro!@CaseyJ_516 Glad you’re gone too Stro!New York Mets fans aren't holding back their feelings on Marcus Stroman. Many are glad to see him with the Chicago Cubs and not in New York.Stephen@NoOneBetter6793@CaseyJ_516 @STR0 enjoy never having a shot to win. We are so glad you’re NOT with the Mets anymore.11@CaseyJ_516 @STR0 enjoy never having a shot to win. We are so glad you’re NOT with the Mets anymore.Tom Van Riper@RipSays@CaseyJ_516 Strohman has always talked a much better game than he pitches.@CaseyJ_516 Strohman has always talked a much better game than he pitches.Mick Osborne@MickOzPA@CaseyJ_516 Good riddance. Now win! #LGM@CaseyJ_516 Good riddance. Now win! #LGMKing Vader@Kingof3names@CaseyJ_516 When he was on the team, I didn’t like him and even less so since he left.1@CaseyJ_516 When he was on the team, I didn’t like him and even less so since he left.CJ Higgins@chiggz26@CaseyJ_516 Never liked him and I never understood why they went and got him. He’s a mediocre pitcher at best.@CaseyJ_516 Never liked him and I never understood why they went and got him. He’s a mediocre pitcher at best.Some weren't even fans of Stroman during his time with the Mets. He's a player who isn't shy in showing you or letting you know how he feels on or off the field. He's not everyone's cup of tea, and Stroman is more than okay with that.Marcus Stroman had his calendar circled for this matchup with the New York MetsLos Angeles Dodgers v Chicago CubsSome players love playing with a chip on their shoulders, and Marcus Stroman is one of those guys. He tends to show up in games like this where there's something else on the line.Stroman must be on his game if he wants to shut down this New York Mets lineup. Pete Alonso is currently swinging one of the hottest bats in the league. Add Brandon Nimmo to that list, who is hitting above .300 this season.New York is looking to put the series' first game behind them. They lost 7-2 and couldn't get the big hit they needed. They went 0-7 with runners in scoring position. You can't win too many games like that.

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