Author: James Villani

2024 Mets Report Card: Luis Severino, SP

Luis Severino Player Data: Age: 30 (02/20/1994), B/T: R/R Traditional Stats: 31 GS, 11-7, 182 IP, 3.91 ERA, 1.242 WHIP, 161 SO, 60 BB Advanced Stats: 101 ERA+, 21.2 SO%, 7.3 BB%, 3.88 xERA, 4.21 FIP, 4.12 xFIP, 2.1 fWAR, 1.6 bWAR 2024 Salary: $13 million Grade: B 2024 Review President of baseball operations, David Stearns, made a relatively low risk signing in the 2023 offseason by bringing in...

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Four Cost-Friendly, Left-Handed Reliever Free Agent Options

Lost in the shuffle of a terrific 2024 season was how large of a loss left-handed relief pitcher Brooks Raley was after undergoing Tommy John surgery. Losing Raley, who has quietly been one of the best left-handed reliever in the major leagues over the last few seasons, was a huge blow to a Mets bullpen who was largely up-and-down throughout the successful season. His injury left Jake Diekman as...

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2024 Mets Report Card: Starling Marte, OF

Starling Marte Player Data: 36 (10/09/1988) B/T: R/R Traditional Stats: 370 PA, .269/.327/.388/.715, 90 H, 7 HR, 40 RBI Advanced Stats: 104 wRC+, 21.9% K%, 7.3% BB%, .333 BABiP, .338 xwOBA, 0.6 fWAR, 0.7 bWAR, -8 OAA, -6 DRS 2024 Salary: $20.75 million Grade: C+ 2024 Review Unfortunately, it was another injured-riddled season for the New York Mets’ outfielder Starling Marte in 2024. A bone...

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Projecting Pete Alonso’s Next Contract Ahead Of Free Agency

It was certainly a magical season for the New York Mets in 2024. With the deep run, the turnaround to the offseason is much, much quicker. Monday marks the opening of free agency and the Mets have several that are set to hit the open market. Of those, none are more prominent than New York’s first baseman Pete Alonso. Alonso is set to be one of the top bats on the market. Across his six...

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Three Strong Hitting Performances Within The Mets System In 2024

One of the focuses for the New York Mets since owner Steve Cohen took over and after president of baseball operations David Stearns came on was to build the minor league system. The Mets have done so, now owning a farm system that is ranked around the top 10 by many. Of course, there are several intriguing bats that headline such system, including the likes of Jett Williams, Drew Gilbert, and...

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