Author: James Villani

What Are The Contract Projections Saying For Alonso, Díaz

By far the two biggest names the New York Mets are seeing go to market from last year’s team are Pete Alonso and Edwin Díaz. Both Alonso and Díaz expectedly declined their options officially on Tuesday. As a result, each become free agents as of November 6. With that in mind, what are some of the early predictors on what a new contract may look like for each? Pete Alonso Alonso is coming...

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Finalists Peterson, Torrens Fall Short Of Gold Glove

Sunday night, Rawlings announced the 2025 Gold Glove winners. The New York Mets had two finalists, those being catcher Luis Torrens and starting pitcher David Peterson. Each were named a finalist on October 15. At catcher, San Francisco Giants backstop Patrick Bailey got the nod. It was well deserved as Bailey turned in a sensational season behind the plate. He ranked in the 100th percentile in...

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2025 Report Card: Luisangel Acuña, INF

Luisangel Acuña Player Data: 23 (03/12/2002) B/T: R/R Primary Stats: 95 G, 193 PA, .234/.293/.274/.567, 41 H, 7 2B, 0 HR, 8 RBI, 16 SB, 1 CS Advanced Stats: 65 WRC+, 19.2 K%, 6.7 BB%, .295 BABIP, .258 wOBA, .258 xwOBA, 4 DRS, 0 FRV, 0.4 fWAR Grade: D 2025 Review Luisangel Acuña burst on the scene to end 2024 as he stepped in for the injured Francisco Lindor. Acuña posted a .966 OPS across 39...

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Three Potential External First Base Free Agent Options If Alonso Leaves

Arguably the most important part of the 2025 offseason for the New York Mets is what happens with slugger Pete Alonso. Alonso has a player option for 2026 that he already confirmed he would, unsurprisingly, exercise the right to opt-out of. Of course, this does not mean Alonso won’t re-sign with the Mets, and that should be New York’s priority as the external options will not bring...

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Report: Mets Coach Desi Druschel Headed Back To Yankees

Sunday night, Jeff Passan of ESPN reported that New York Mets assistant pitching coach, Desi Druschel, is leaving the organization and rejoining the New York Yankees staff. Druschel joined the Mets following the 2024 season, from the Yankees. He served under Jeremy Hefner, who was let go earlier in the offseason, in 2025. Passan confirmed that the Mets allowed Druschel to talk to other teams,...

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