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BigEastPhil said:
SNY was reporting last night that Nimmo / McNeil / Acuna / Vientos and possibly Baty all available for trade. .
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IMO, it would be news if they WEREN'T available for trade.

If David Stearns were to make a list of Met untouchables (which I suspect he already has), it would not be a very long list, and none of the above names would be on it.

Now if you were to make a list of UNTRADEABLES, that's different. Nimmo and McNeil would be right on top of that list. Although I guess for Cohen, no one is theoretically untradeable, depending on how much salary he is willing to eat.
 
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yesrutgers01 said:
For some reason, I am starting to feel the Mets are only going to go half hearted for Pete. I don’t think think Diaz comes back though.
The shame is- if the Mets even just match any other deal offered to Pete, I think he would come back.
I don’t know what the plan is but I just can’t see how we become a better team without Alonso with the next couple of years being the last of Lindors prime and a long term commitment from Soto.
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I sense you are right. I just don't think Stearns is all that into Alonso. IMO re-signing DIaz is more likely.

Also, if Boras feels that the Mets are slow-playing Alonso, there is no guarantee that the Mets would be given the option to match. IIRC, deGrom didn't give the Mets that option, although they wouldn't have matched anyway.

If I am a team serious about Alonso, my message is "Come visit us and take your time. We are prepared to make you a very good offer, and we may have further room for negotiation. But if you leave without signing with us, that offer goes off the table. We have no intention to be Cohen's stooge."
 
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Doctor Worm said:
IMO, it would be news if they WEREN'T available for trade.

If David Stearns were to make a list of Met untouchables (which I suspect he already has), it would not be a very long list, and none of the above names would be on it.

Now if you were to make a list of UNTRADEABLES, that's different. Nimmo and McNeil would be right on top of that list. Although I guess for Cohen, no one is theoretically untradeable, depending on how much salary he is willing to eat.
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After the way last season ended, everyone except for Soto, young pitchers and position players should be available for trades. This team is dire need for leadership.
 
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Doctor Worm said:
You may recall that prior to the 2024 season, the Mets tried to lock up Alonso long term. They reportedly offered 7/$158.5M, which he declined. At the time I thought Alonso might come to regret that decision. I was wrong. He won't.

Over the last two years, Alonso made $50.5M. Therefore, in order for him to match the offer he turned down, he'd need 5/$108M.

He will do much better than that.
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Boras gets his clients for a reason. He doesn’t bat .1000, but he’s a hall of famer in the agent world.
 
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It is interesting that we don’t hear much about Mauricio.
and of the players with some MLB experience- I sort of like him and Baty the most.
Vientos May be a guy to really help a trade package- he is not happy here at all and other teams can see he could be a solid 10+ year contributor. He most likely would be a big piece of a Skubal or Peralta trade.

mans as much as I want Pete as a lifetime Met- it is getting clear that he most likely won’t be.
My question to the Mets office is how do they make this team better without him? There would have to be another FA they sign or a trade.
The Mets got fan traction this past year. Largest crowds in decades. How do they keep the fans interested? I think McLean will be a sellout every time he pitches but what about the other games?
 
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yesrutgers01 said:
It is interesting that we don’t hear much about Mauricio.
and of the players with some MLB experience- I sort of like him and Baty the most.
Vientos May be a guy to really help a trade package- he is not happy here at all and other teams can see he could be a solid 10+ year contributor. He most likely would be a big piece of a Skubal or Peralta trade.

mans as much as I want Pete as a lifetime Met- it is getting clear that he most likely won’t be.
My question to the Mets office is how do they make this team better without him? There would have to be another FA they sign or a trade.
The Mets got fan traction this past year. Largest crowds in decades. How do they keep the fans interested? I think McLean will be a sellout every time he pitches but what about the other games?
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The Mets should be careful with Vientos and Maurico because those are the players who will have some value. Vientos had a helluva year and post season year before last, and Mauricio might have the most raw power and versatility.
 
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willisneverrana43 said:
The Mets should be careful with Vientos and Maurico because those are the players who will have some value. Vientos had a helluva year and post season year before last, and Mauricio might have the most raw power and versatility.
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Agree- and why I feel Vientos may be a key player in any major trade. Keep in mind- reports are that he really is not happy here.
 
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Doctor Worm said:
I sense you are right. I just don't think Stearns is all that into Alonso. IMO re-signing DIaz is more likely.

Also, if Boras feels that the Mets are slow-playing Alonso, there is no guarantee that the Mets would be given the option to match. IIRC, deGrom didn't give the Mets that option, although they wouldn't have matched anyway.

If I am a team serious about Alonso, my message is "Come visit us and take your time. We are prepared to make you a very good offer, and we may have further room for negotiation. But if you leave without signing with us, that offer goes off the table. We have no intention to be Cohen's stooge."
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Chicks dig the long ball. Stearns is a nerd, that may be why he's not a fan of Pete.:ROFLMAO:
 
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Doctor Worm said:
I sense you are right. I just don't think Stearns is all that into Alonso. IMO re-signing DIaz is more likely.

Also, if Boras feels that the Mets are slow-playing Alonso, there is no guarantee that the Mets would be given the option to match. IIRC, deGrom didn't give the Mets that option, although they wouldn't have matched anyway.

If I am a team serious about Alonso, my message is "Come visit us and take your time. We are prepared to make you a very good offer, and we may have further room for negotiation. But if you leave without signing with us, that offer goes off the table. We have no intention to be Cohen's stooge."
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If he leaves he leaves. If he stays he stays. I just dont want to see it drag on to just about the start of spring training like this year.
 
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Tomorrow is the deadline for the Mets to submit tender offers to their arbitration eligible players. They have nine:

David Peterson
Francisco Alvarez
Luis Torrens
Tyrone Taylor
Reed Garrett
Tylor Megill
Max Kranick
Jose Castillo
Huascar Brazoban

The first four on the list are no brainers. But after that it gets dicey. Garrett and Megill are out for the season, and Kranick for at least part of the season. Will the Mets pay them to rehab? Castillo and Brazoban are healthy, but are on the roster fringe to begin with. The Mets could decide to move on.

My guess: Garrett, Kranick, and Brazoban yes, Megill and Castillo no.
 
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Zak57 said:
Anything in print to back that up? Haven't seen that mentioned.
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I remember reading about him a few time last year when he was talking about trade talks as well as some things about his work ethic. I'm not going to try to find them but I also recall wfan also talking about it last year. There was also something in this regard during his rookie season as well.
 
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Heard something concerning about Murakami in Japan this past year. I believe hit only hit .143 on any fastball over 93 mph...That is a disaster waiting to happen in the MLB
 
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Doctor Worm said:
Tomorrow is the deadline for the Mets to submit tender offers to their arbitration eligible players. They have nine:

David Peterson
Francisco Alvarez
Luis Torrens
Tyrone Taylor
Reed Garrett
Tylor Megill
Max Kranick
Jose Castillo
Huascar Brazoban

The first four on the list are no brainers. But after that it gets dicey. Garrett and Megill are out for the season, and Kranick for at least part of the season. Will the Mets pay them to rehab? Castillo and Brazoban are healthy, but are on the roster fringe to begin with. The Mets could decide to move on.

My guess: Garrett, Kranick, and Brazoban yes, Megill and Castillo no.
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I thought Taylor was a free agent. Anyway not so sure I agree with him being a no brainer since I'm sure the team is in the market for a CF to bridge the gap to Benge. Could be him or they could opt for someone with a bit more upside as a hitter. That's if Benge doesn't take the job to start.
 
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yesrutgers01 said:
I remember reading about him a few time last year when he was talking about trade talks as well as some things about his work ethic. I'm not going to try to find them but I also recall wfan also talking about it last year. There was also something in this regard during his rookie season as well.
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I don't think so plus he was a Mets fan growing up. Only thing he was upset about was how he was hitting.
 
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yesrutgers01 said:
It is interesting that we don’t hear much about Mauricio.
and of the players with some MLB experience- I sort of like him and Baty the most.
Vientos May be a guy to really help a trade package- he is not happy here at all and other teams can see he could be a solid 10+ year contributor. He most likely would be a big piece of a Skubal or Peralta trade.

mans as much as I want Pete as a lifetime Met- it is getting clear that he most likely won’t be.
My question to the Mets office is how do they make this team better without him? There would have to be another FA they sign or a trade.
The Mets got fan traction this past year. Largest crowds in decades. How do they keep the fans interested? I think McLean will be a sellout every time he pitches but what about the other games?
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The offseason has barely started.

What if they sign one of Bregman/Bichette and trade for someone like Yandy Diaz? Diaz won’t hit 40 like Pete might but I think losing Pete & adding 2 pieces like that make the lineup better.

There will be plenty of time in Feb/March to complain about the roster. Let’s see what it looks like first.
 
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knightinaz said:
The offseason has barely started.

What if they sign one of Bregman/Bichette and trade for someone like Yandy Diaz? Diaz won’t hit 40 like Pete might but I think losing Pete & adding 2 pieces like that make the lineup better.

There will be plenty of time in Feb/March to complain about the roster. Let’s see what it looks like first.
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Not complaining- just would love to hear a realistic way the Mets make themselves better in 2026 without Pete.
 
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yesrutgers01 said:
Not complaining- just would love to hear a realistic way the Mets make themselves better in 2026 without Pete.
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You seem caught up on replacing Pete’s production with another first baseman. That’s not happening.

The goal is to create a more productive, consistent lineup whether it includes Pete or not.

I think an infield of Diaz (if he’s available) Bichette Lindor & Baty provides more overall production than last years.

Again, let’s see what happens. Every talking head has said that the Mets will likely be as active in the trade market as they will in free agency. Should be an exciting hot stove season.
 
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I thought Taylor was a free agent. Anyway not so sure I agree with him being a no brainer since I'm sure the team is in the market for a CF to bridge the gap to Benge. Could be him or they could opt for someone with a bit more upside as a hitter. That's if Benge doesn't take the job to start.
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Have never been a big Taylor fan and painfully watching his annual 7 for 100 hitting slump.

He meets the run prevention doctrine but doesn’t meet the run generation doctrine
 
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Taylor is fine as our 4th/5th OF for late defense or base running but should absolutely not start much. This will probably be the last year on the team for him with a lot of our minor league OFs beginning to knock on the door.
 
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Zak57 said:
Taylor is fine as our 4th/5th OF for late defense or base running but should absolutely not start much. This will probably be the last year on the team for him with a lot of our minor league OFs beginning to knock on the door.
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Which works out well, as this is the last year Taylor is under team control. He becomes a free agent at the end of the 2026 season.
 
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Saw somewhere that the Rangers may be looking to trade players like Seager and deGrom...Seems like except for money- Seager may be a great fit and a part of me would love to see if last year's healthy deGrom is the real deal again.

Would either be worth inquiring about?
 
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Zak57 said:
Kranick will be non-tendered per Sammon.

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Danny Young also non-tendered. Another case of the Mets being unwilling to pay major league money for a rehabbing player. Would not be surprised if they sign either or both to minor league contracts.
 
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yesrutgers01 said:
I remember reading about him a few time last year when he was talking about trade talks as well as some things about his work ethic. I'm not going to try to find them but I also recall wfan also talking about it last year. There was also something in this regard during his rookie season as well.
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Never heard or read anything saying that he was unhappy with the Mets.
 
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Semien is falling off a cliff
He had a phenomenal 21 and 23 was very good too
but last 2 years he hasn’t been good

means Benge’s job To lose or bellinger ?

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Anon1751632159 said:
Semien is falling off a cliff
He had a phenomenal 21 and 23 was very good too
but last 2 years he hasn’t been good

means Benge’s job To lose or bellinger ?

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Semien's offense has declined, but he did win a Gold Glove last year. I guess Stearns wasn't kidding about run prevention.

Keep in mind that Nimmo has a full no-trade, so we'll see.
 
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