Potential landing spots for 17 free agents in the 2017-18 class

Below we have destinations and contract terms for 17 free agents. None of us claim to be experts on the subject – some claim a lack of expertise here more vociferously than others – so the last thing you should do is use this as a betting guide. Instead this is an opportunity for us [...]

Mickey Jannis hopes strong AFL leads to a 40-man roster spot

The Mets cleared spots on their 40-man roster earlier this offseason by outrighting five players. Four of those became free agents and one, Wuilmer Becerra, remains in the organization but eligible to be picked in the Rule 5 Draft. Of the four who became free agents, one – Phillip Evans – has already re-joined the [...]

Mickey Callaway’s list of what needs to be changed

While conventional wisdom had the Mets taking someone who had previous ties to the organization, they instead went in a different direction to hire former Indians pitching coach Mickey Callaway. On a podcast shortly before the hiring was announced, I mentioned to Matt Bruce that my choice was Callaway because of the belief that the [...]

Poll: What addition should be the Mets’ top offseason priority?

It some ways it feels like the 2011-12 offseason all over again. Too many holes and not enough money earmarked to patch all of them. Of course, the Mets are starting with a little more talent this time around, temporarily ignoring injury concerns. However, Sandy Alderson doesn't have the luxury of ignoring those concerns and [...]

A look at the Mets 2018 payroll with MLBTR arbitration numbers

On Tuesday the website MLB Trade Rumors (MLBTR) released their annual arbitration projections. This is the seventh year they’ve done it and while not exact, it gives us an excellent estimate of what players will get if they go through the process. Of course, the Mets typically settle with their players before arbitration, which can [...]

How will the Mets handle their starting pitching?

Some people think the Mets have one starting pitcher, a couple of relievers, a shortstop and one, maybe two outfielders. And these same people imagine a big offseason spending spree to fill in the rest. But depending which options are picked up and how arbitration cases are settled, the Mets could have $125 million committed [...]

Mets360 2017 projection review: Jacob deGrom

Today we start off our series recapping our preseason projections.  I enjoy going back and looking at the hits and misses of our forecasts.  Please keep in mind that none of us claim any expertise in the projection area.  The hope is that with having multiple people involved that our group forecast will be as [...]