The off season is not over. Really not, even.
But it is clear that the New York Mets will have work to do to please their fans, but also to build a team to take advantage of the best years of Francisco Lindor and his best friend Juan Soto.
Brandon Nimmo started against Marcus Semien. Pete Alonso (Orioles) and Edwin Diaz (Dodgers), meanwhile, took advantage of their autonomy to break the bank elsewhere. And that’s what disgusts the fans.
In fact, the two situations are different, but hurt New York fans. The Mets weren’t close to Alonso’s demands and fans find the right offer was on the table.
And Diaz had a similar offer to stay in New York, but he chose to leave, which put Mets fans on edge.
No one has as much pressure as the Mets of Steve Cohen and David Stearns. The latter may have to agree to step out of his comfort zone a bit to sign guys, but hey.
If you’re rational with all free agents, you’re going to finish third every time. – Andrew Friedman, Dodgers president
Will the club sign a big pitcher? Will give hope to go get some? Will you agree to give money to a free agent who wants to come hit at Citi Field?
Outfielders Cody Bellinger or Kyle Tucker could bolster an outfield that needs it.
Meanwhile, the Orioles just paid $155 million to a first baseman and are still in the market trying to get their hands on a top pitcher.
Ryan Helsley… Taylor Ward… Pete Alonso… a potential big pitcher… the Orioles think they’re the Mets, like.
Clearly, a big change is taking place in New York. Fans are not used to seeing Steve Cohen lose players like this, but we seemed to want to change the heart of the core.
The failures of 2025 have clearly hurt.
The work is still very big. But will David Stearns achieve anything? Because I don’t know how much free agents want to sign in New York right now.
I’m not ruling out the Mets coming up with something. But right now, fans are angry because there is work to be done.
- Seranthony Dominguez to Boston?
- Rhys Hoskins linked to the Twins.
- Ketel Marte linked to Red Sox.
