CARLOS BELTRÁN IS HEADED TO COOPERSTOWN. After becoming eligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2023, Carlos Beltrán finally makes the cut after reaching the required 75% of votes on the ballot. Carlos Beltrán joins Mike Piazza and Tom Seaver in the Hall of Fame as a New York Met. While nothing is confirmed yet, it is… Read more
After missing out on Kyle Tucker, the Mets quickly pivoted by signing Bo Bichette to a $126 million for 3-year deal for an average annual value of $42 million with opt-outs after the first and second year. A shocking deal the Mets made but one that made sense for their lineup, they were desperately lacking… Read more
I genuinely have no words. I am in utter disbelief that the Los Angeles Dodgers, the team that has won the chip the last two seasons, have signed the premier bat on the free-agent market for an outstanding cost of $240 million for four years. So much for wishful thinking that this guy could come to… Read more
After missing out on locking up Alex Bregman to a long-term deal, the Red Sox quickly shifted gears and leaned into one of their strengths: pitching. Boston went back into the free-agent market and used the money originally set aside for Bregman to sign left-handed starter Ranger Suárez to a five-year, $135 million deal. The… Read more
After missing out on star third baseman Alex Bregman, the Arizona Diamondbacks quickly shifted gears and swung a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals, acquiring Nolan Arenado in exchange for pitching prospect Jack Martinez. The move provides Arizona with an impact bat and elite defense, while allowing St. Louis to enter a rebuild and bring… Read more
As we move into the final weeks of the offseason and approach spring training, it’s time to evaluate the current roster and make a few early predictions about what the Mets’ Opening Day lineup could look like. With spring training just about a month away, the chaos of the offseason is nearly over, and a… Read more
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