Author: David Melendi

Trade Profile: Jeff McNeil, 2B/OF

Jeff McNeil Position: 2B/OF B/T: L/R Age: 33 (4/8/92) 2025 Traditional Stats: .243/.335/.411/.746, 12 HR, 54 RBI, 21 2B, 5 3B, 49 BB, 55 SO, 3 SB, 462 PA 2025 Advanced Stats: 111 wRC+, 11.9 SO%, 10.6 BB%, .327 xwOBA, 2.1 fWAR, 2.0 bWAR, 4 OAA at 2B, -2 OAA at OF, 2 FRV at 2B, -2 FRV at OF Contract: $15.75 million in 2026, $2 million club buyout or $15.75 million in 2027 Rundown Jeff McNeil put...

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Who Are the Best Remaining Free Agents?

The Mets, you may have noticed, have a lot of holiday shopping to do. Who’s on first? (Sometimes Jorge Polanco, apparently.) We know Brett Baty will play third, but I don’t know who’s in left, at the top of the rotation with Nolan McLean or getting the ball to closer Devin Williams. Here’s a look at the best of what’s left of the free agents out there, whether they...

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Morning Briefing: Soto Squashes Reports of Rift With Lindor

Good morning, Mets fans! Lightning McLean? Juan Soto addressed several questions that have popped up over the last week in interviews with the Spanish language digital platform El Padi TV posted on X by a user who goes by Master Flip. There were reports of clubhouse tension between Soto and Francisco Lindor and he was asked about their relationship. “Good, I get along very well with...

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A Farewell for Pete Alonso

I’m responsible for a few dozen of the 66,000 views on YouTube. “He did it! He did it!” Mets radio announcer Howie Rose exclaims as Pete Alonso circles the bases. “Pete Alonso with the most memorable home run of his career!” Alonso, of course, hit a three-run home run off Devin Williams in the top of the ninth inning at Milwaukee with the Mets trailing 2-0. New York...

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Braves Sign Robert Suarez to Three-Year Deal

The Atlanta Braves signed free agent closer Robert Suarez to a three-year, $45 million deal Thursday, sources told Jeff Passan of ESPN. The Mets were among several teams rumored to be after the 34-year-old, who led the National League in saves this year for the Padres with 40. The Mets, who could use a reliever to set up Devin Williams, may look to pivot to Pete Fairbanks, a free agent who saved...

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