Top Free Agent Bargains for Mets

Under Steve Cohen’s ownership, the Mets have profiled as big-name hunters in free agency. From luring Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander to New York in consecutive offseasons to agreeing to terms with Carlos Correa before concerns about his ankle nixed the deal, the organization has put a premium on supplementing its roster with star talent. That narrative isn’t subject to change this...

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Free Agent Profile: Gleyber Torres, 2B

Gleyber Torres, 2B Position: 2B B/T: R/R Age: 27 (12/13/1996) 2024 Traditional Stats: 665 PA, .257/.330/.378/.709, 151 H, 15 HR, 63 RBI 2024 Advanced Stats: 104 wRC+, 20.5 SO%, 9.8 BB%, .306 BABIP, .310 xWOBA, 1.7 fWAR, -7 OAA   Rundown The Mets are in a tough spot at second base. Jeff McNeil, a veteran, is a potential trade candidate because of his inconsistency at the plate. Luisangel...

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Morning Briefing: Multiple Garrett Crochet Suitors Emerge

Good morning, Mets fans! The Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers are leading the race for Chicago White Sox ace Garrett Crochet. Baltimore, armed with a top-tier farm system, is seen as a strong contender, while Boston and the Dodgers also eye the All-Star lefty to bolster their rotations. Crochet’s breakout 2024 season, featuring 209 strikeouts in 146 innings, has made him...

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2024 Mets Report Card: David Stearns, President of Baseball Operations

David Stearns, President of Baseball Operations Grade: A 2024 Review The Mets have had to endure brutal stretches in the front office in the past. Brodie Van Wagenen handing $20 million to Jed Lowrie, the invisible man. Then there are the guys who made positive contribuitions to the organization but made some baffling moves along the way. Steve Phillips sending Scott Kazmir away for Victor...

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Report: Blue Jays Interested in Luis Severino

The Blue Jays are showing interest in Luis Severino, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet reports. Toronto has already been linked to Juan Soto, but Nicholson-Smith adds that they are also interested in Max Fried, Anthony Santander, and Alex Bregman. Blue Jays CEO Mark Shapiro said back in October that he expects the team’s 2025 payroll to be similar to what it was this past year. Severino...

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Happy Thanksgiving from MMO

On behalf of all of us here at Metsmerized Online, we would like to thank all of our dedicated readers and contributors for your continued support in what has been a promising year for the Mets.  The MMO community would not be what it is today if not for your passion and love for the game of baseball and the New York Mets – and we certainly do not take that for granted. The spirited debate and...

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