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The New York Mets may have just hit rock bottom this offseason. Just a day after inexplicably letting closer Edwin Diaz walk to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Met
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NY Radio Host Offers Ominous Prediction for Steve Cohen and Mets After Pete Alonso Departure
According to the New York Post’s Joel Sherman, the Mets did not extend a formal contract offer to Alonso, who turned 31 on Dec. 7. Alonso signed a two-year, $54 million deal last offseason but opted out last month, declining a $24 million salary in the process.
As for Matt Turner, who the Mets selected from the Yankees in the Triple-A phase, he is very much a minor league journeyman. The 26-year-old left-handed reliever has spent his entire professional career in the minors after being drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 2017 MLB Draft.
This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/cardinals/onsi as Pete Alonso Exit Opens Door To New Cardinals Trade Suitor: Mets. The St. Louis Cardinals have plenty of trade chips on their hands. Although they didn't get a deal done during the winter meetings, that doesn't mean the deals that did get done, won't impact the team.
New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns faces tough scrutiny for questionable decisions this offseason.
New York Mets GM David Stearns certainly made his mark on the winter meetings, but there are rumors that he has more business to do. After signing a new closer, Devin Williams, then punting on his old one,
Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported on Wednesday that the Mets are showing interest in reuniting with right-hander reliever Tyler Rogers. The 34-year-old submariner has a robust market, however, so competition will be tight for him.
The New York Mets are reportedly targeting free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker in a massive 10-year, $400 million deal following the departures of Pete Alonso and Edwin Díaz. This aggressive move aims to salvage a disastrous offseason,