Author: Allison Waxman

Free Agent Profile: Ryne Stanek, RHP

RYNE STANEK Position: RP B/T: R/R Age: 32 (07/26/1991) 2023 Traditional Stats: 55 G, 50.2 IP, 4.09 ERA, 1.243 WHIP, 3-1, 51 SO, 21 BB 2023 Advanced Stats: 103 ERA+, 23.9% SO%, 9.9% BB%, 3.96 xERA, 4.60 FIP, 5.06 xFIP,  0.1 fWAR, 0.3 bWAR Rundown Ryne Stanek began his major league career with the Tampa Bay Rays, primarily used as an opener after struggling in his first few appearances. During...

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Mets Redesign Black Jersey; City Connect Coming in April

Updated Post, 1/23/24 In addition to the information shared below, UniWatch also reported that the Mets will debut their City Connect jerseys on Friday, April 26. UniWatch did not have any details of what the jersey would look like, but he correctly pointed out that the Mets usually wear their black jerseys on Fridays. The jersey could include a nod to that. UniWatch says the design will likely...

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Aroldis Chapman Signs With Pirates

Updated Post: Jan 22 at 7:13 pm ET According to Francys Romero of MLB, Aroldis Chapman is in agreement on a contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The deal is pending physical. It is a one-year, $10.5 million deal, per Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Original Post: Jan 22 at 1:14 pm ET With the reliever market finally heating up, Andy Martino of SNY reports the Mets, along with the Yankees,...

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Did the Mets do Enough This Offseason to Compete in 2024?

It was a different offseason than Steve Cohen’s previous ones in his Mets tenure. After committing to a “World Series or bust” mentality straight out of the gate, he put together a juggernaut roster with co-aces Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander, landed All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor and put together the most expensive payroll in baseball history. However, after all that,...

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Crossfire: External DH or Rely on Internal Candidate?

With the free agency period dwindling and Spring Training about a month away, the Mets head into the 2024 season with tempered expectations. While in previous years, the mentality was “World Series or bust,” which came across in how Steve Cohen spent, this past offseason was quieter.  After bringing in David Stearns as the president of baseball operations, the Mets decided to take a...

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