Mets Free Agent Rumors Suggest They Want to Add Two Bats

[@1metts]

At this point, I'm good with letting Pete walk and put in a temp first base until next year.

[@littlemacky0]

Yes Yes totally true man. Petes resume is not as good as people think it is, he has been on a steady decline since his rookie year. With Vladimir Guerrero Jr, The Mets will do better. And Pete got Scott Boris on his team for a reason I think his biggest concern is money right now.

[@Dan-tt8sn]

So you’re ok with losing in 2025 and playing for 2026? I guess there might be no other option, but I’m not ok with that.

[@Peter-ok9bj]

@@Dan-tt8snWe have never won with him so what are you talking about? He has never carried this team.

[@mikedelape6609]

bregman is needed

[@mikedelape6609]

@@Dan-tt8snthey are not losing in 25 lol they are after bregman hard now

[@kriduro1956]

Santander and Vladimir can be the perfects ones!

[@GeraldM_inNC]

How much are you willing to give up to rent Vlad for 2025?

[@kriduro1956]

​@@GeraldM_inNCi believes thats the reason ,Soto picks the mets,is because Uncle Steve promise he would Bring Vladimir, to all cost,don't matter what,Steve Cohen is not any youger,and his toy is the mets,he may don't make money,,but he would reach his dream!the delay on Pete ,may the reason is,why to spend $200 millions in Pete,when he casave it and paid $400 for a much better and danger hitter!

[@kriduro1956]

​@@GeraldM_inNC i believes ,part of the deal of Soto with the mets is to sign Vladimir, anyway ,why spend $200 mill for Pete if he can spend $400 mill for Vladdy,better hitter and more danger! Steve dream is make a dinasty in flushing!

[@ketorising81]

I think Nimmo’s recovery is going to bleed into the season, and DH’ing him a bit to start the season will be necessary.

[@Unconsciouzone]

Your overvaluation of the longball has us intentionally putting Santander and Alonso in the same lineup to go along with Francisco Alvarez. Homerun roulette is not the way to win baseball games. I'm also annoyed at how dismissive you are to Marte's contribution when he's been healthy. Marte is a rally igniter. Alonxo is a rally killer. Have you been watching?

[@alandesgrange9703]

Hey Pete. Have fun being non competitive in San Fran.

[@Dan-tt8sn]

He doesn’t care. He wants $200m, not $90m. For $100m extra, I think anyone would be ok losing on the field when they’ve won at life.

[@mamalannightshyaman]

who said he's going to SF. Way to be a sell out

[@fr2ncm9]

@@Dan-tt8sn SF is not going to give him 200 million. They won't go over 5 years for him. He's too much of a risk.

[@Dan-tt8sn]

@ I hope you’re right. I’m leaning towards what you said too, but anything is possible.

[@fr2ncm9]

@@mamalannightshyaman There have been things in the past that suggested that he was not the team first player that fans thought he was. Last spring, he got some flack for attending a concert and singing on stage after the team lost their first two games to start the season. Of course, he also turned down a 7 year deal offered to him at the start of the 2023 season.

[@philipmoreno358]

i think the mets gave him there best deal i dont think will move from 3 years

[@inversionesincia5754]

That's great, but, WHO'S GOING TO PITCH?

[@mamalannightshyaman]

senga, manea, peterson, sproat, Holmes, Montas

[@escobar410baltimore8]

@@mamalannightshyamanyou trolling right

[@Dan-tt8sn]

@@escobar410baltimore8he’s not wrong, except Sproat is wishful thinking.

[@evilN.J.]

That rotation wouldn't scare anyone.

[@Dan-tt8sn]

@@evilN.J. no it won’t, but it’s not the worst either. They better get a solid bullpen and two big bats to score as many runs as possible this year if they aren’t adding to the starting pitching though.

[@brianchu3317]

I think the Mets should’ve and needed to sign one of the top tier pitchers. Since they’ve missed out they should go for strengthening the BP. Sign Pete. His presence will help to protect Soto. And then sign one more bat since they’re on a win now mode.

[@petercullen2196]

Maybe the Mets are using Nimmo as DH because of his foot problems. That would make sense to have a left-handed DH who can also hit left-handed pitching and it would also keep him off the field until he is completely healed.

[@Cubanlu718]

Petes starting to piss me off rejecting a 7yr deal then a 3 yr deal.

[@ronr9084]

Can't win without pitching. The starting rotation doesn't stack up with the others. And the bullpen is worse.

[@LockedOnMets]

The bullpen definitely needs help, but considering how the rotation looked last year when everybody thought it would be a weakness, I think we need to be patient and let this rotation play out next year. This team has earned that trust

[@michaelcassara2880]

OK nro not finished just got started more pitching and bats coming SMH LGM OMG

[@mikedelape6609]

they rotation is absolutely fine, senga and manea are good, montas is proven to be a good pitcher when healthy, peterson also was great last season and holmes and butto also, they are absolutely fine

[@TenthScissors70]

@@michaelcassara2880 English, learn it.

[@mamalannightshyaman]

if The mets made all-star performances out of Manea and Severino, while Peterson had the best season of his career, I think Manea, Senga, Montas, Holmes, Peterson with Sproat coming up is a very competitive rotation. You're thinking of the Rockies i think

[@NathanLucas-r4l]

You do a great job Ryan. If the Mets were able to acquire Luis Robert in a trade I believe that would put them in a pretty good position to compete with a team like the Dodgers. Not sure if they would be willing to part with the prospect capital necessary to get the deal done but if the Mets want to try to put themselves over the top then it’s my opinion La Pantera is the guy.

[@fr2ncm9]

I would rather Sign someone like Eloy Jimenez or Randal Gricuk. Both are solid hitters, and you won't have to give up prospects to get them.

[@NathanLucas-r4l]

Eloy already signed with Tampa. If the goal is to actually improve the roster and win then Luis Robert offers exponentially more to the roster both in the field and at the plate. He’s an GG, SS, and AS. Assuming the Mets actually want to try and win a WS and assuming they resign Alonso or pick up Vlad. Adding a player of Roberts caliber would most likely be required to be able to beat a team like the Dodgers in a seven game series. Soto is a great foundation. Now the Mets need to finish building the walls and put a roof on the house.

[@quetzalflight5790]

COME ON NOW RYAN , WINKER CLEARLY SAID HE ENJOYS BEING HERE . LIKE IT GOES DON'T FIX WHATS NOT BROKEN .

[@fr2ncm9]

How about Randal Grichuk? His power numbers are not great, but he's a solid hitter and a decent fielder. He could be an upgrade on Jessie Winker.

[@RayCharound]

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[@charliec775]

5yr 88mil seems like a steal for Santander

[@jmartinez9332]

Mets really blew an opportunity to get Cody Bellinger for CF. He's an elite OF can play Excellent at 1st base and most importantly is an amazing athlete and provides that much needed lefty bat. Also Joc Pederson with Bellinger would have created a murderous lineup against Righty Pitchers. Marte could have been your Righty DH and a fourth outfielder. This was so doable considering how little the Yankees gave up for Bellinger plus you're not stuck with him on a ridiculous long-term contract. Ryan I truly believe the more athletes you can have in the lineup the more long-term and consistent offense you will have. Offensively you want guys that can go 1st to 3rd 1st to HP & 2nd to HP on virtually any basehit. Defensively running those balls down in the gap especially with runners on. Speed and Athleticism pays dividend like it did last year for the Mets and more so for the Dodgers.

[@thetravelingchicken3235]

If Roki Sasaki needed proof that your market of interest can change at any point just look at Pete Alonso. He should wait the two years, and sign as a free agent.

[@rickcuban322]

yeah dude, but you are saying “they already have Vientos” but they’re going out for two more bats and then they’re also going for Bregman, Alonzo, Santander, when don’t we just ask the National League to allow for 5 DH’s, every game. this way the Mets can write in 5 Dh’s every game. you can’t bring in every single bar that's out there. there’s not enough room to make everyone happy man. BAD IDEA. I mean, they get both Alonzo and Bregman, why are you bringing two more bats? Does that mean you’re done with Vientos? Where does he fit in now? .

[@yamidmedina9472]

With Nimo having a bad foot maybe getting a left field and Nimo DH

[@GeraldM_inNC]

Masataka Yoshida is a nice steady bat for DH. Not offensively spectacular, but neither will he ever kill you. .280-.290 with 15-20 homers guaranteed. And we can get him without giving up any talent, as the Red Sox desperately want out of his salary.

[@rickcuban322]

yeah dude, but you are saying “they already have Vientos” but they’re going out for two more bats and then they’re also going for Bregman, Alonzo, Santander, when don’t we just ask the National League to allow for 5 DH’s, every game. this way the Mets can write in 5 Dh’s every game. you can’t bring in every single bar that's out there. there’s not enough room to make everyone happy man. BAD IDEA. I mean, they get both Alonzo and Bregman, why are you bringing two more bats? Does that mean you’re done with Vientos? Where does he fit in now? we want to get Young, not bringing 30 something year-old bats. We didn’t learn with JD Martinez.? enough with Pete. Do not offer him anymore. Get Bregman, put hm on third base. Move Vientos to first base, bring up Mauricio and Bary to fight it out for DH spots and second base and outfield.. Trade Marte for buble gum a bag of baseballs a couple fungo bats. Trade Jeff Mcneil as well. .

[@DoloSupreme]

I heard Jose Sri suffered a hand injury at Winter ball

[@docnoc66]

Ryan, what happened to Garrett crochet? What’s his status? Would you still make a trade for him?

[@mikedelape6609]

he was traded to boston 2 weeks ago lol

[@mamalannightshyaman]

Maybe we should sign Mo Vaughn too

[@docnoc66]

@@mikedelape6609ooops

[@docnoc66]

@@mamalannightshyamanhow about Vogelbach

[@shoaibsheikh2942]

Ramón Laureano could be DH

[@ozrutap]

Arenado at third base. Vientos at first base. Alonso at DH

[@christianbreed8628]

If the Mets sign 2 free agents with a QO and let Alonso walk they would lose 4 picks for signing the 2 QO free agents but will also get back two 4th round bonus picks for losing Alonso and Severino (one for each).

[@barbarakesselman5915]

What happened to Jesse Winker?

[@christianbreed8628]

If the Mets sign a 2nd free agent with a QO they would lose their 3rd and 7th round picks, NOT their 6th round pick. The top 5 remaining picks after losing your 2nd and 5th round picks would be 1st round, 3rd round, 4th round, 6th round and 7th round. The 7th round pick would be your 5th best remaining pick. The 6th round pick would be your 4th best pick, not your 5th best.

[@joesutherland9354]

Yes, but you are also forgetting the fact that it would be negated by another team signing Alonso which is why the Mets are in on Bregman. There are no more penalties after you have signed 2 QO FA’s it’s why they are willing to go after 2 like Bregman or Teoscar or Santander.

[@christianbreed8628]

@@joesutherland9354 I already mentioned that the Mets would get a 4th round bonus pick for losing Alonso as they also got one for losing Severino. As a tax offender they lose 2 picks for signing a free agents with a QO and they get one pick for losing a free agent with a QO. There is no limit on the penalties. The penalties are the same regardless of how many QO free agents they sign. If the Mets sign 3 free agents with QO's they lose their 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th and 9th round picks and $3 million of their pool money.

[@christianbreed8628]

@@joesutherland9354 The Mets lose two picks for signing a free agents with a QO and they receive one 4th round bonus pick for losing a free agents with a QO. If they sign Bregman and lost Alonso they lose their 2nd, 3rd, 5th and 7th round picks and $2 million in pool money for signing Soto and Bregman and they get two 4th round bonus picks for losing Severino and Alonso (one for each). They lose two picks and $1 million in pool money for every QO free agent they sign, regardless of how many of them they sign. If they sign 3 of them they will lose their 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th and 9th picks and $3 million in pool money.

[@pscalzo]

I think we are getting two of these guys ( Alonso or Vladdy ,& Bregman or Arrenado )

[@evilN.J.]

They still need another pitcher. Senga is not a guarantee to stay healthy and this rotation is not great.

[@MayaguezMets62]

I think the Mets will sign Anthony Santander and Josh Bell.

[@EdwinGarcia-hb8vt]

I hope I'm wrong but I feel the Mets are not really trying to sign nobody, I think they are going to go in house.Mauricio, Jett , Sprout, Acuna etc. they are waiting to long to sign anyone and players are coming of the board fast, especially pitching.

[@mikelee7318]

Most top relievers remain unsigned. Also if Diaz is back, now 2 seasons removed from a devastating injury, to something like his 2022 form and Nunez is healthy they’ll be about the best back end of a bullpen in MLB. With that said I 1000% believe the Mets will sign at least one more proven bullpen arm and very possibly 2. I have faith in the Mets pitching lab to get the best out of Montas, Peterson who was really good last year after returning from his hip injury, and Clay Holmes as a starter. With Senga and Manaea at the top of the rotation this can be a very good rotation. Not elite but very good. After what they did with Severino and Manaea theirs reasons to be optimistic. If Sasaki picks the Mets this rotation suddenly could be elite this season. For all the talk of the Dodgers pitchers they literally all have had massive arm trouble issues within the last season. Everyone talks about Ohtani coming back to pitch like it’s a forgone conclusion he just comes back and is an Ace. Based on what? In 2023 before getting hurt he had an FIP of 4.0 and this will be his 2nd TJS in six years. The Dodgers have no clue what he’ll be. Sprout will start the season in AAA and depending on how he pitches he could be in Queens as early as June. Even a guy like Canning has solid stuff. Wouldn’t shock me if he can be turned into a very good back end to mid rotation starter. Oh yeah…..the Mets still have all their prospects so trading for a starter if one becomes available is definitely possible.

[@petercullen2196]

If the Mets pass on Alonzo, the ONLY option would be a trade for Vladdy. Yes, he would cost some prospects, but if Vladdy becomes a Met he could more than likely be extended. Would a year more of Vladdy be worth 2 or 3 prospects instead of 2 draft picks next year? These 2nd and 3rd rate trade prospects are not even a consideration. Please stop with these crazy trades. They will never, never happen.

[@thomasramirez718]

Paul Blackburn never played with the orioles.

[@johncummings5350]

Pete may decide to go to San Francisco if they offer him a long deal but he better be satisfied without winning because they're not going to contend in that division.....its loaded with quality teams and they would be a longshot to see the postseason in the near future.

[@mikedelape6609]

pete wants the money not the winning, and i would do the same

[@mamalannightshyaman]

@@mikedelape6609 he's road blocked behind scott boras. This happens every year and every blames the player for wanting more money. Don't YOU want more money? Ease up

[@GeraldM_inNC]

He just wants a bag.

[@johncummings5350]

​@@GeraldM_inNCObviously he wants money....as anyone would.....but he does like playing in Queens.

[@jamesLATORRACA]

Hell with Pete let him walk

[@Peter-ok9bj]

Pete will go where he gets one dollar more. Bye Pete enjoy the 14% California tax.

[@mamalannightshyaman]

so because the giants showed interest that 100% means Alonso is going to the giants. What is wrong with everyone here

[@GeraldM_inNC]

Most athletes do.

[@rickcuban322]

Thats ridiculous. So they are out our young guys? No more bring up the young guys? Stupid idea. So how about Vientos? There’s only 10 people in the fucking lineup. What do you guys have a lineup for 15? How about Mauricio, Baty or the rest of our guys?How about giving these young guys a chance instead of blocking them

[@petercullen2196]

Winker is not a good DH. If you signed him where else would you play him? Not right-field!

[@nik1800]

Jordan Montgomery for Marte?

[@GeraldM_inNC]

I would do that deal.

[@scottross6404]

@@GeraldM_inNC Montgomery stinks. Way overrated. Pitchers that don't throw hard don't make it in the Major's.

[@stanplummer26]

​@scottross6404 Quintana did well last year & even though I hate to admit it, Tom Glavine did pretty good, too. The "soft stuff" is a change of pace. Not everyone can throw 100+ mph.

[@GeraldM_inNC]

@stanplummer26 Plenty of 100 mph pitchers who can't get anyone out. Control is more important than velocity.

[@GeraldM_inNC]

@scottross6404 2024 Monty stats are his only bad season. Agreed that 2023 was also an outlier for him, in a good way, but the real Monty is somewhere between the two. Normally an innings eating 4th or 5th starter who doesn't kill you.

[@IraRoemer]

I like a one year low priced contract for zjosh Bell switch hitter with power as DH who can also spell at first base. Forget zBregman. Sign Pete. Then, trade jonah Tong, Brett baty, rony Mauricio to Cards for 3b gold glover with power and average NolanArenado,$15M cash and Starting righthanderErik Fedde.This mean you have Nolan for 3 years owed $60M after Cards paid out $15M of his contract and underated Fedde owed $7.5M for just one year! Fedde had a very good year and rebuilding cards would like to get rid of his contract and Nolans. Then trade Marte to Royals for Lefthanded young reliever Angel Zerpa if you pay out $12M of Marte remaining 1 year.

[@BGDoesit]

It doesn’t make sense. Spend crazy money and then wanna go cheap. Make up your mind

[@GODHASRISEN811]

The Mets could trade baty & Mauricio to the marlins for sandy alcantara

[@LI2Chesapeake]

Yeah maybe they'll take a bag of balls..

[@johncummings5350]

Let's see him pitch first.....he's coming off Tommy John

[@GODHASRISEN811]

@ true but very confident he can still come back from TJ & still be dominant

[@mikelee7318]

Would take more than that. Guy was worth 8 WAR in 2022. In 2023 while probably pitching hurt he was still solid and went over 6 2/3rds per start. In 2022, his best year, he averaged over 7 innings per start. He had TJS in early October 2023 so by spring training he’ll be over 16 months removed from his surgery meaning he should be ready for opening day. If he’s even 80% of his old self you are getting him at a very team friendly contract the next 2 years, 17.3 million per year (11.2 in terms of luxury tax as the deal was backloaded) and a 21 million dollar club option for 2021 with a 2 million dollar buyout. Someone trading for him will have to include a top 100 prospect.

[@GODHASRISEN811]

@ I would go Jett Williams if I had to add a top prospect &/or Jonah tong . Mauricio would still be considered a top 100 if not for his own injury & baty has already been mentioned in trade talks with marlins . That package would be insanely better for what MIA just got for a younger luzardo

[@koningklootzak7788]

Isn't Soto their DH already? 😂

[@mikedelape6609]

what?? no soto is playing right field

[@koningklootzak7788]

@mikedelape6609 at least he will look like he is playing right field, right?😂

[@mikelee7318]

@@koningklootzak7788 He’s a subpar RF’er. So? He was worth 14 WAR the last two seasons. Almost 8 last year. The Yankees had a subpar defender at a key defensive position, far worse defender than Soto is, and they made him their 15th team captain in franchise history for over 10 years.

[@koningklootzak7788]

@mikelee7318 isn't it pretty hard to defend one of the least liked players in MLB?😂

[@CHAZZANELKINS01]

This organization is still a joke. You give Brandon Nimmo an 8-year deal worth $160 170 million but Pete Alonso isn't worth that? Seriously? They gave soto 800 million but they can't give Pete what he wants? I want to see somebody else including Soto replace Pete's 42 110 every year! This team is not serious about winning. They are not all in

[@riddlememary]

Forget Pete sign bregman to play 3B and 2B trade for vlad for 1B and if the Mets want a DH sign sandandare for something like a 2 year deal Vientos could play 3B while bregman plays 2B or the other way around so it would be Lindor Soto Vientos Vlad Sandandare Bregman Nimmo Siri Alvarez I know it’s a long shot and kinda crazy but imagine that lineup

[@mamalannightshyaman]

I play fantasy baseball too

[@CarsonDurham-vl1bw]

@@mamalannightshyamansadly with Cohen with no cap limit, this fantasy lineup could come true 😂

[@mikelee7318]

Vientos is 3B and could probably be okay at 1B. Suggesting he play middle infield is insane.

[@mothmanevolved8748]

what we can see is the Mets seem not be aggressive, they are mid approaching things that’s telling me they are again banking on multiple years of building farm systems and free agent signings and i think that’s not a great approach instead of trading potential promising players to fill needs they can sign Pete and actually could have tried to acquire a ace i do not like Stearns Approach at all him and Cohen are complete opposites when it comes to signings i do not feel confident in this roster as of right now, we replace pete’s bat with Soto but have no backings offseason is not over yet and anything can still happen but i’m not feeling to upbeat on how stearns operates and that’s just my opinion

[@mikedelape6609]

they literally went after toescar hernandez lol, and bregman is still on the table

[@johncummings5350]

How good would Yordan Alvarez fit in the Mets lineup. Id give up the farm to grab him.

[@explosivo631ny]

What about Barry bonds

[@fr2ncm9]

I wonder how good the 1980s Mets would have been if they had traded young players like Backman,Dyckstra and Sid Fernandez for thirty-year-old major leaguers.

[@3rdFloor]

I want to support this channel but at this point you’re just engagement farming. You’ve talked about more players to keep an eye on than there are roster spots for 4 teams. Think quality. Also can you interview specialist who have leads? I don’t know how you got this channel but it’s clear you don’t have any real sources and you get things from google and Twitter like we do. Bring on some people. Not sure how you’re on Locked On media but you’re a glorified fan and that’s cool but I expect some actual journalism on a Locked On platform

[@joshiherrmann]

Disagree. I like this channel for Ryan's analysis of reports and what the Mets might do. He gives useful context to what's going on. Not all journalism is about breaking new stories, and that world of exclusives has its fair share of bullshit mixed in.

[@3rdFloor]

@ journalism isn’t about breaking stories but it’s about actual validity to things that are possible rather just engagement farming. You can like this type of content … more power to you. I checked out and there’s a lot better Mets content out there

[@christophercancel934]

Is Jose siri good? He hasn't played that much last year.

[@joshuabolden5875]

He played plenty. Lots of flare, low average, lots of power, great defense, tons of strike outs.

[@Dan-tt8sn]

Not much? He played 130 games last year. He just has the stats of playing only a half season, but played over 3/4 a season last year.

[@mikedelape6609]

siri is really good actually, best center fielder in the league and has good power

[@christophercancel934]

@@mikedelape6609well there’s a reason the rays let him go.

[@mikedelape6609]

@@christophercancel934cause they cant afford anything thats why

[@johnrobinsonherrera3]

I think the Mets should go after the number 4 and 5 Prospect from the Marlins for Bret Baty What do u think they are good fit.

[@fr2ncm9]

Neither of these players are MLB caliber. Their hit tools are inferior to Baty's. Stop comparing him to Vientos, and judging him based on 169 games over three seasons. His floor is better than either of those players.

[@johnrobinsonherrera3]

@ vientos is better is that baty look like the odd man out he needs to be traded

[@johnrobinsonherrera3]

@ get Brenmon trade Baty for those 2 prospects and that solve ur problem

[@mikelee7318]

You want to trade Baty for more infielders the position that our farm staying is chock full of. If the Mets trade Baty, very possible, it will be for a reliever or as part of a package for a starter.

[@Mets4ever]

Move vientos to first ,Ronny Mauricio to third and sign Santander or better option but more money of course ,get Santander and bregman and move vientos to first,bye pete greedy ungrateful

[@jasonfitzgerald1254]

Love to listen but please please can the corny intro…..just talk normal bud.

[@sebastiantrimboli3650]

I love Pete he is a club house kinda guy but he either hits home runs or strike out he is not an all around player he is average first basement that’s about it

[@Patrick-o8l6m]

Please no winker we need an impact bar not a show boat who can’t hit please do what it takes to sign Pete get Santander you can’t count on Vlad picking Mets next year . Cohen please step in and over rule stearns he is not a good match for this team . He needs to be a low market GM

[@pingamalinga]

Winker is a great LH bench piece

[@Patrick-o8l6m]

@ no way he had 3 hits the last month of season and nothing in playoffs he is below average but we all have our own opinions. Happy new year

[@pingamalinga]

@@Patrick-o8l6m Had nothing in playoffs? Did you watch? He had multiple big hits in each of the first two rounds while dealing with an ailing back. It was JD Martinez who provided nothing.

[@mikedelape6609]

@@Patrick-o8l6mwinker hit 320 in the playoffs and is a proven all star player, your crazy, winker needs to be back

[@mikedelape6609]

@@Patrick-o8l6mcalling winker below average is ridiculous

[@Miadolph427]

Stop it already. The Mets don’t do shit.

[@mikelee7318]

They’ve had the highest payroll in MLB the past few seasons and just got done giving a 26 year old future HOF’er a 15 year contract worth 805 million dollars. They resigned a 3 WAR pitcher from last season. They’ll be getting back Senga who when healthy in 2023 was a 4.5 WAR pitcher in his first season in MLB. lol at the idea that they “do nothing”.

[@Miadolph427]

@ You clearly are not a fan of the Mets. If you were then you would know that $174M of payroll last year was not on the team. The roster last year was middle of the pack in payroll when you remove dead money. They signed Soto and then have done nothing else. This is a 75 win team at best with this pitching staff and no protection for Soto. He will be walked all year and stranded on first. Stearns had not put together a pitching staff that can compete on the major league level.

[@christianbreed8628]

Let Mr. Potato Head walk!!! Hasta La Bye Bye Mr. Potato Head!!!

[@mikedelape6609]

goodbye pete!! thank god the mets dont want him back, get bregman hes way better

[@mamalannightshyaman]

what's with the anti-pete crap? He's stuck behind scott boras and he wants to make a few extra million a year. So what? What is everyones problem with that?

He’s not worth $100-M, never mind &200-M. Pete and Boras are delusional.

[@stanplummer26]

Pete's worth $100+M no doubt. His stats are comparable to Olson, Freeman, Walker, etc. He's not Gold Glove but is adequate defensively (NO ONE IS KEITH HERNANDEZ). Only 8 hrs behind Judge, good rbi total, OPS average above .800, slug% .500 or better. BA has been low, should be, .260 - .285 (He's golden if he hits .270-ish). He's not a sprinter, but not the slowest Met either. He wants 7yrs/$175-$200M-(high ask)... Mets offered 3yrs/$90M-(low ball), Mid-way = 5yrs/$145M. He can play 1B so, Vientos develops @ 3B, then Pete transitions to DH if a "younger, more dynamic 1B option" becomes available. Lastly, he's a "fan favorite," will set every team batting record and has a chance to hit 500 home runs, as a homegrown Met. That's possibly HOF. He's worth at least that much.

[@michaelwworthingtonjr61]

Ryan when going wake up realize Cohen ain't spending no more money. Mets haven't upgraded bullpen, starting rotation, dh. Dodgers Padres Diamondbacks Phillies Braves r all better than Mets. Cohen not signing Santander lol, not signing Bregman and Alonso. Lucky get Alonso back. Mets will not be in postseason in 2025. Book it!

[@ddsara6566]

Finally a realistic comment on a Mets channel. Soto was a vanity project for Cohen. If money was no object Burnes and Fried would be the top 2 starters on the Mets. Any fool who tells you stearns would rather take bargain bin starters instead of 2 aces is ridiculous. When money Is not an obstacle who cares what you pay these guys and for how many years. You only care when salary is a concern.

[@johncummings5350]

​@@ddsara6566 They're not done..... they know they don't have enough yet...... they'll make a trade for prospects before long..... they have too many grade B and C prospects that Stearns is looking to move. He knows not all of these kids are in their long-term plans. He didn't get Soto to sit still after that. The bullpen will be tightened up with multiple additions and I don't believe for a second that they're looking to move Vientos to first base. Stearns isn't going to gamble on a move like that.

[@Bkny28]

It’s December 2024, the 2025 pennant will not be decided any time soon. Take a deep breath and relax. It took a few small key moves during the season that got them 2 games away from the WS.

[@7taino]

@@ddsara6566You spend the money on what makes the most sense not at every one available. They don’t value those guys like you do.

[@ddsara6566]

@@7taino is money no object for Cohen or not? When they signed Soto that’s what we heard. Money doesn’t matter to Cohen. So if that’s true are the Mets better off with Burnes and Fried in the rotation or with Montas and Holmes? Either money matters and so you go looking for leftovers as a project or it doesn’t so you go get the best pitchers available. You can’t have it both ways.

[@ronkonkoma4223]

It's time to move on from Pete, Nolan Arenado is a good fit on a short term.

[@Poisonshartfrog]

Yikes

[@johncummings5350]

​@@Poisonshartfrog Lots of fans selling out on Pete...... either they forget how productive he's been for the majority of his career or they're simply young fans that aren't thinking sensibly..... he'd be good with this lineup they've upgraded.

[@tetuone11]

Arenado? You sure he's not done already? And Teoscar Hernandez resigned with LA. Who would of though? Happy New Year!

[@mikedelape6609]

@@johncummings5350hes not productive lol he has a low WAR, easily replaced by arenado or bregman

[@mikedelape6609]

@@tetuone11arenado done at 33?? no hes not done lol