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Rosenthal: Updated look at why the Mets-Brewers deal collapsed

Published Jul. 30, 2015 11:11 a.m. ET

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Tears were shed, at least one manager was confused and upset and social media took a beating.

So, what exactly happened in the proposed deal between the New York Mets and Milwaukee Brewers that fell apart in the final stages Wednesday night? Why is Carlos Gomez still a Brewer, and why are Wilmer Flores and Zack Wheeler still Mets?

FOX Sports Insider Ken Rosenthal offers some additional insight:

#Brewers GM Doug Melvin: “Carlos Gomez, in my mind, is healthy. There’s no issue. We don’t feel there’s anything wrong with his hip.”
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 30, 2015

Can confirm much of what @JoelSherman1 reported: #Mets asked #Brewers if they wanted Lagares. MIL wanted Flores rather than Lagares $$.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 30, 2015

#Mets also asked #Brewers about getting comp pick and/or cash in deal. MIL said no. Deal was agreed to, pending medicals. #Mets backed out.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 30, 2015

As I reported, #Mets had concern over hip issue. Gomez missed time in June with reported problem; some say it was more groin-related.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 30, 2015

Gomez’s agent, Scott Boras, says Gomez has never seen a hip doctor or had hip issue. #Mets believe scrutiny was justified and warranted.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 30, 2015

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