The Polar Bear is here to stay. First baseman Pete Alonso and the Mets have agreed to a contract, according to Jeff Passan. Jon Heyman reports the deal is for two years and $54 million with a $10 million signing bonus. The second year is a player option, so this amounts to a one-year, $30 million deal should Pete opt out after this season, per Andy Martino. It was a long and unexpectedly public...
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Baseball Prospectus released their annual PECOTA projections Monday. The forecast for the Mets? Good news. Before we get to that, according to Baseball Prospectus, PECOTA projections do not “pick” a team to “win” any particular number of games. Rather, they identify an estimated range of games a team might win and tells you the average of that fairly wide range. PECOTA projects the Mets will...
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Much of the Mets’ offseason speculation has surrounded Pete Alonso’s future and Juan Soto’s arrival. However, one hot topic that’s come up in recent days and weeks is the notion of Jeff McNeil as a possible trade chip. The former NL batting title winner struggled in 2024, posting a 1.3 fWAR and .238/.308/.384/.692 hitting line. The utility player is just three seasons...
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Nick Madrigal, INF Position: INF B/T: R/R Age: 27 (03/05/1997) 2024 Traditional Stats: 94 PA, .221/.280/.256/.535, 19 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI 2024 Advanced Stats: 57 wRC+, 10.6% SO%, 4.3% BB%, .250 BABIP, .270 xwOBA, -0.7 fWAR, -5 OAA The Candelita/Jose Iglesias era in Queens appears to be over. The Mets signed infielder Nick Madrigal to a one-year contract for the 2025 season. It’s a split deal...
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With the offseason nearing its end and pitchers and catchers reporting in just a few short weeks (Feb. 12 for the Mets), it’s time for a way too early Opening Day roster projection. Top names like Alex Bregman and Pete Alonso (more on the Polar Bear later) remain on the market, and they could sign any day now. These predictions are never certain; injuries happen, surprises occur, etc. The...
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