Morning Briefing: Pete Alonso Expected to Seek a Seven-Year Contract

Good morning, Mets fans! According to a report by Mike Puma of the New York Post, Pete Alonso is seeking a seven-year deal in free agency. He is prepared to opt out of his Mets contract as he seeks a long-term deal from a team. Playoff Update Chicago Cubs 1, Milwaukee Brewers 3 – Brewers advance to the NLCS. The ALCS begins Sunday at 8:03 p.m. in Toronto. The Mariners send Bryce Miller, on three...

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Mets Could Make Big Push for Munetaka Murakami

Munetaka Murakami is expected to be posted this offseason, and according to Mark Feinsand, the Mets are among the teams to make a “big push” for the slugger. The 25-year-old lefty from Japan is among the best hitters to ever be posted — and would be a massive add for whatever team wins the sweepstakes. Murakami has clubbed 246 homers in 892 games in Japan, including an...

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2025 Report Card: Ryne Stanek, RHP

Ryne Stanek Player Data: Age: 34 (7/26/1991) B/T: R/R Primary Stats: 4-6, 5.30 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, 56 IP, 58 SO, 32 BB, 3 SV, 6 BSV, 65 G Advanced Stats: 76 ERA+, 22.7 K%, 12.5 BB%, 4.41 xERA, 4.40 FIP, 4.98 xFIP, 0.1 fWAR, -1.0 bWAR 2025 Salary: $4.5 million Grade: D 2025 Review Ryne Stanek had arguably the worst year of his nine-year career, posting the highest ERA of the seven seasons in which he...

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Morning Briefing: Mariners Outlast Tigers in Instant Classic

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mariners defeated the Tigers in the 15-inning winner-take-all Game 5 on Friday night to advance to the ALCS. Tarik Skubal and George Kirby both pitched well as the starters before the bullpens took over in a grueling yet thrilling game. Jorge Polanco won it with a walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the 15th. With their victory, the Mariners are headed to the ALCS...

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MMO Roundtable: What Will Pete Alonso’s Next Contract Look Like, and With Who?

Last year, I asked the team here at Metsmerized if the Mets should re-sign Pete Alonso. We obviously know that they did. But here we are again, having the same conversation, with a slight spin. Here is where we think the Polar Bear’s going to end up this offseason and how much he’ll sign for. Chris Bello  Pete Alonso should get a high AAV contract after bouncing back with the Mets in...

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2025 Report Card: Francisco Lindor, SS

Francisco Lindor Player Data: Age: 31 (11/14/1993)  B/T: S/R Primary Stats: 160 G, 732 PA, .267/.346/.466/.811, 172 H, 35 2B, 31 HR, 86 RBI, 117 R, 31 SB, 65 BB, 131 SO Advanced Stats: 129 OPS+, 129 wRC+, 17.9% K%, 8.9% BB%, .288 BABIP, .355 xwOBA, 6.3 fWAR, 5.8 bWAR 2025 Salary: $34.15 million GRADE: B+ 2025 REVIEW Through his first decade in the majors, Francisco Lindor has been the...

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