Author: Evan Mazza

In-Person Meeting with Cohen, Stearns Helped Finalize Alonso Deal

Now that the Pete Alonso saga is over, the Mets and Alonso can now focus on the season ahead. How did a contract situation with so many twists and turns finally come to a resolution on Wednesday night? According to SNY’s Andy Martino, club owner Steve Cohen met with Alonso and his agent, Scott Boras, in Tampa while on his way to the MLB owners’ meetings.  “I really wanted to...

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Projecting the Mets’ 2025 Lineup After Pete Alonso’s Return

The New York Mets played the long game and were very patient in the Pete Alonso free agency story. On Wednesday, the Mets won the battle, as the two sides agreed to a two-year, $54 million deal with an opt-out after the 2025 season. He’ll get a $30 million salary in 2025. With Alonso back for another season, the Mets can pretty much pencil in their 2025 everyday lineup, and it looks a lot...

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2025 NL East Positional Rankings: Right Field

The National League East houses some of the best talents in right field that MLB has to offer. Two of them could certainly be among the top five players in the game today. Those players are also mixed in with younger players who have potential.  Today, we start our NL East position ranking series taking a look at the right fielders. No. 5 Dylan Crews, WSH As part of the influx of young talent...

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Blue Jays to Sign Max Scherzer

The Blue Jays have agreed to a one-year contract worth $15.5 million with three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer, pending a physical. The New York Post’s Jon Heyman was the first to report on the deal. Scherzer held a showcase last week, and the Mets were one of the teams in attendance. Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated reported that the Mets had some interest in a reunion. Scherzer...

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Heyman: Mets Discussing Dylan Cease Trade

Updated Post: Jan. 30 at 6:30 PM Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported Thursday that the Mets are in talks with the Padres revolving around righty Dylan Cease.  Heyman mentioned that the Cubs are also involved in Cease talks but seem more reluctant to give up their top prospects, specifically infielder Matt Shaw. If Shaw is off-limits, San Diego may prefer the Mets prospects to what Chicago...

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