Playing around with the Mets’ budget, pre and post Mariners trade

Latest update from SNY’s Andy Martino does not have the big trade with the Mariners being completed today. And until the deal is done, there’s always the possibility it falls apart. So, let’s pretend for a minute that trade doesn’t happen. And let’s see what other options are out there for the Mets. Unfortunately, we [...]

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Poll: What type of trade should Brodie Van Wagenen make?

With new GM Brodie Van Wagenen on the scene, the rumor mill has been turning greater than we're used to seeing here the past few years. We've heard talk about trading Noah Syndergaard for a bunch of prospects. There have been discussions about taking on Robinson Cano's contract in order to get Edwin Diaz. And [...]

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Robinson Cano and the new economic landscape for players

When the Mariners signed Robinson Cano to a 10-year, $240 million deal following the 2013 season, it sounded like an awfully big contract, both in terms of years and dollars. Cano’s been worth his deal in the first half of the contract but now Seattle is trying to get out from under the remaining five [...]

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Mets and Mariners talking blockbuster?

On Metsblog today, John Harper speculates about a potential blockbuster trade between the Mets and Mariners. Former Rockies GM turned MLB Network analyst Dan O'Dowd added some fuel to the speculation with a more detailed proposal. Not sure if this is a real possibility or just speculation, but it would certainly make the back pages [...]

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The Mets need a replacement for Jose Reyes

The Mets have several areas where they need improvement going into 2019, especially the bullpen, but also the catching corps, and first base is iffy as well. One area of need that has not gotten much attention is utility infielder. They need a player good enough with the glove to backup Amed Rosario at shortstop, [...]

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2019 Mets top 50 prospects: 20-16

There are a number of players in this group who are really exciting and for the most part there are fewer and fewer “warts” to be worried about. Consider that there are three starting pitchers in Humphreys, Dibrell and Vilera who all have looked like Front-End starters at various points in their developments. Thanks to [...]

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Evaluating risk factors for top 10 free-agent relievers

Nice summary giving the pros, cons and risk factor for guys the Mets should have an interest in this offseason. Here's part of the write-up on Adam Ottavino: The bad: He's one season removed from a 5.06 ERA and 39 walks in 53⅓ innings. He had Tommy John surgery in 2015. His ERA increased from [...]

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Jay Bruce looks to confound Mets fans for third straight season

In January of 2018, we had a poll asking readers – How do you feel about the Jay Bruce signing? The breakdown was as follows: 46% - Happy to have him back on the Mets 32% - Okay with the move as long as they spend money to bring in an infielder, too 12% - [...]

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Mets need to take advantage of Cyber Monday-like deals

The New York Mets, like many of their fans, love to get new toys around the holiday season. Cyber Monday has now eclipsed the popularity of Black Friday in US markets. Essentially, you’re able to stay home to get the kind of deals you would have to fight zombie hoard-like crowds on Black Friday. With [...]

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