The Mets’ mostly disappointing results at the DH spot since 2020

A team with money should always have a good DH. The National League used the DH in all 60 games in 2020 before going back to using it in AL parks only the following year. But since 2021, we’ve had a universal DH and the Mets haven’t been so great in the DH department, despite [...]

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Mets potentially have another free agent pitcher to pursue: Gerrit Cole

With three starting pitchers who are now free agents and the Mets at least somewhat likely to use a 6-man rotation for Kodai Senga, the Mets need starters. It’s likely that at least one of the free agents returns for 2025. After that – who knows? The rumors have surrounded Corbin Burnes and Max Fried, [...]

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Estimates and tender decisions for the Mets’ eight arbitration-eligible players

In addition to all of the free agents the Mets have, the team also has eight players eligible for arbitration. MLB Trade Rumors has published its estimates for what salary the players would receive. Let’s use that and discuss all eight players and if the Mets should tender them a contract at that price point. [...]

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Checking in on the Mets players in Keith Law’s top 50 free agents list

Yesterday, The Athletic’s Keith Law released his top 50 free agents column, which included six Mets. Here’s how Law described the list: This is my ranking of the top 50 free agents on the market, given what we know now and what seems most likely to happen in the next week or so. I ranked [...]

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Examining Sean Manaea’s deal last year for clues how to operate in the future

Nearly everyone wants the Mets to bring back Sean Manaea, who they signed last year to a one-year deal with a player option, one which he’ll officially decline as soon as he’s able. Much like with Pete Alonso, it’s fine to want a guy back. But there has to be a point, either in years [...]

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How should the Mets view Brett Baty in 2025?

Last offseason the Mets had something of a dilemma over what to do with Brett Baty. He was a highly touted prospect who flopped in 386 PA in the majors. In a decisive move, the club did not bring in a stop-gap veteran to play third base, opting to give Baty another shot. But rather [...]

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How much did David Stearns’ additions contribute to the Mets’ 89 wins?

In my recent 2024 grades column, Mets PoBO David Stearns received a B+ from me, which I thought was an aggressive grade. The piece closed with this bit – “In a way, the grades for Mendoza and Stearns were handled with kid-gloves. With a full – successful! – season under their belts, they’ll both be [...]

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The magical Mets and a healthy dose of crow

Sometimes you gotta tip your cap. It’s a common sports cliche that we’re all familiar with, particularly when it’s our team that’s on the short end of a game or match. In this context, however, it pertains to the Mets and their players unequivocally and in no uncertain terms forcing yours truly to firmly place [...]

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