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While the MLB Winter Meetings may be in the books, the offseason rolls on and there are still plenty of big names left on the board with a plethora of teams still looking to make a statement and address needs. We at MMO are going to delve right in and round up the latest rumors involving the New York Mets and the rest of MLB for you.

Swanson, Braves Not Talking

Despite the fact that over $2 billion has been spent in baseball this winter, there are still some big names available and star shortstop Dansby Swanson is one of them. Per MLB.com, Swanson and the Atlanta Braves are yet to stage any real negotiations although the team did offer a six-year deal worth roughly $17 million per year at some point this year. With Carlos Correa the only other elite shortstop left on the market, Swanson will get paid one way or the other even if that isn’t with the Braves.

Nimmo Had Offer From Giants

San Francisco just can’t beat New York. Per Mike Puma of the New York Post, outfielder Brandon Nimmo had an offer on the table from the Giants prior to signing an eight-year, $162 million contract with the Mets on Thursday. After losing out to the New York Yankees in the Aaron Judge sweepstakes, the Giants pivoted to Nimmo and actually made an offer before owner Steve Cohen and general manager Billy Eppler joined forces to ensure Nimmo returned to Queens. San Francisco will now have to look elsewhere for outfield reinforcements after missing out on two of their top targets.

Mets Still Not Done

Despite blowing past the $300 million mark in payroll this offseason after signing Justin Verlander, José Quintana, David Robertson and re-signing Edwin Díaz and Brandon Nimmo, the Mets are still not done. Multiple reports have suggested the team are still very much in on free agent starter Kodai Senga, while there are still needs to be addressed when it comes to the bullpen and more pop in the lineup. And, per Jon Heyman, veteran starter Nate Eovaldi is yet another name that has been linked with the Mets. Put it this way; don’t be surprised if owner Steve Cohen ends up committing over $400 million in payroll for the 2023 season.

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Lugo Drawing Interest As A Starter

Seth Lugo is attracting plenty of interest in free agency and, per Jon Heyman of The Post, the Dodgers, Padres and Nationals are all willing to give the righty a chance to start in 2023. Lugo pitched to a 2.67 ERA as a starter during his rookie year back in 2016, while he started 17 games for the Mets in 2017. However, injuries resulted in the 33-year-old being relegated to the bullpen and he’s been used largely as a set-up man ever since. That could now change with a number of teams at least open to signing Lugo and then allowing him to start in 2023.

Veterans Getting Plenty Of Looks

Former Met Justin Turner and veteran third baseman Evan Longoria are both not short of suitors this winter, per Jon Heyman of The Post. Turner, who was linked to a return to Queens at one point this offseason, is drawing interest from the likes of the Diamondbacks, the Dodgers and the Marlins. The Diamondbacks are also in on Longoria, as are four other teams with both players still able to offer plenty despite their advanced years.

Rodón May End Up In NYC After All

Prior to signing Verlander to a big-ticket deal, the Mets were also reported to be in on Carlos Rodón but they ultimately decided to sign a three-time Cy Young Award winner and two-time World Series champion in Verlander as a direct replacement for Jacob deGrom. However, according to Heyman of The Post, Rodón may still end up in The Big Apple with the Yankees keen on another star in the rotation and a lefty at that. Rodón is the best starter left on the market and he would tick a lot of boxes for the Yankees. The only issue seems to be the length of the contract with the Yankees not wanting to go above five years for a 30-year-old. Watch this space.

Kepler Being Shopped

The Minnesota Twins are exploring options to trade outfielder Max Kepler, per Aaron Gleeman and Dan Hayes of The Athletic. With the outfield market now razor thin with Judge and Nimmo both opting to return to their respective teams, Kepler could be an intriguing option for teams who are looking for help in the outfield. Kepler has spent his entire career with the Twins and is a career 232/.317/.427/.744 hitter with 129 home runs and 400 RBI.