Author: Johnluke Chaparro

Morning Briefing: Lindor Named NL MVP Runner-Up

Good morning, Mets fans! Francisco Lindor was officially named the runner-up to Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, who was a unanimous winner after taking home all 30 first place votes, in the race for National League MVP. The Mets shortstop received 23 second place and seven third place votes. Lindor has finished inside the top-10 in MVP voting over each of the past three seasons. The Mets...

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Free Agent Profile: Christian Walker, 1B

Christian Walker, 1B Position: 1B B/T: R/R Age: 33 (03/28/1991) 2024 Traditional Stats: 552 PA, .251/.335/.468/.803, 120 H, 26 HR, 84 RBI 2024 Advanced Stats: 119 WRC+, 24.1% SO%, 10.0% BB%, .287 BABIP, .354 xwOBA, 3.0 fWAR, 13 OAA Rundown The Mets may not see first base as their top priority, but with Pete Alonso testing the free agent market, they need a contingency plan. Whether Alonso...

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Morning Briefing: Jett Williams Suffers Injury in AFL Finale

Good morning, Mets fans. Mets prospect Jett Williams left Thursday’s final regular season Arizona Fall League game after colliding with the outfield fence, suffering a right ankle sprain. The severity is still unclear, but team officials are hopeful it’s a minor issue as they look toward the offseason. Williams and walked to the dugout independently, although with a noticeable limp. David...

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Free Agent Profile: Corbin Burnes, SP

Corbin Burnes, SP Position: SP B/T: R/R Age: 30 (10/22/1994) 2024 Traditional Stats: 32 G, 194.1 IP, 2.92 ERA, 1.096 WHIP, 15-9, 181 SO, 48 BB 2024 Advanced Stats: 128 ERA+, 23.1% SO%, 6.1% BB%, 3.27 xERA, 3.55 FIP, 3.55 xFIP, 3.7 fWAR Rundown Starting pitching is more crucial than ever, and the Mets understand they’ll need to strengthen their rotation. Although their pitching staff performed...

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Morning Briefing: Steve Cohen Set to Convene With Juan Soto

Good morning, Mets fans! According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, Mets owner Steve Cohen plans to head to Southern California next week to meet with superstar free agent Juan Soto and his agent, Scott Boras. Early reports indicate Cohen is likely to take an assertive approach in pursuing the talented outfielder. For more on this, check out our coverage of the situation. Now onto the morning...

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