The new year has begun, and most of the big free agents and trade candidates are still available. Jon Heyman of the New York Post and Mark Feinsand of MLB.com broke down where these players stand. Both reporters linked the Mets to multiple players that could slot into either the Mets rotation or outfield. Starting Pitching Another domino is off the board as Tatsuya Imai signs with the Astros on...
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Juan Soto sat down with Katherine Hernández on the Siendo Honestos podcast to discuss everything from why he chose the Mets, to his relationship with the players, to where the best Dominican food in NYC is. Soto mentioned that the value of the contracts he had in front of him were very similar and that the differences came more from the fine print. He said in the end it was a family decision...
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On Monday, both Robert Murray of Fanside and Jon Heyman of the New York Post held live streams discussing available free agents including Tatsuya Imai. Both linked the New York Mets to Imai. It was unclear if this was being reported directly from sources or if it was their speculation. Murray described Imai, who is entering his age 28 season, as fitting the type of player the Mets under Stearns...
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Tatsuya Imai, SP Position: SP B/T: R/R Age: 27 (05/09/1998) 2025 Traditional Stats (NPB): 10-5, 1.92 ERA, 0.892 WHIP, 163.2 IP, 178 SO, 45 BB, 24G (5 CG, 3 SHO) 2025 Advanced Stats (NPB): 27.8% K%, 7.0% BB%, 2.01 FIP, 2.26 xFIP, 172 BAA Editor’s note: We’re re-running this on December 30 in anticipation of Imai signing by January 2. Rundown What happens when you get Joe Ryan’s...
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Per Yakyu Cosmopolitan, NPB star first baseman Kazuma Okamoto has reportedly arrived in the United States to meet with teams and make his final decision. His posting deadline is January 4 at 5 p.m. ET. The Pirates, Padres, Angels, Diamondbacks, Cubs, Blue Jays and Red Sox are potential suitors for Okamoto’s services. Okamoto could be on the Mets’ radar even though they haven’t...
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