It’s certainly a challenge to compile a list of memories from a season that was so forgettable. But over the course of a six-month season, there were plenty of things to celebrate despite the overall disappointment. And it’s even more bittersweet now that some of the principal characters are already written out of next year’s story. Lindor Walks off Cards After making a habit...
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Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets are still looking around for further offseason help, but it looks like Ketel Marte won’t be part of those plans. In an article by Steve Gilbert of MLB.com, Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen said, “My gut this whole time was that [a trade of Marte] wasn’t going to happen, and I think it seems likely that that’s the case and we want to...
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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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Good morning, Mets fans! Latest Mets News Johnny Trujillo shared the following interview with Eduardo Brizuela, assistant general manager for the Mets. Below is the translation of the interview: Eduardo: Yes, we are looking for an outfielder. We are looking for players because we like the versatility of the roster we have right now, but we are looking for players who can continue to help us....
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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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