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Jimmy P's avatar

I still want the Mets to sign Manaea, even though it is outside Stearns comfort level. 4/$85 works for me. And then I want them to add a starting pitcher who is better than that. A trade for Crochet (and Robert?) or a big signing for Burnes, that kind of thing.

Soto has to be resolved first.

Given that this year represents Stearns first real chance to remake the roster, it feels like Alonso is the key opportunity for a makeover. I'm having a harder time imagining Stearns locking up Pete long-term.

Who knows!

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James Schwartz's avatar

If Soto signs with the Red Sox I’m going to scream. There’s no two ways about it but it also begs another question. Are the Mets not the prized organization we all think they are? Seriously, think about it. We’ve missed out on big name players before and yes during the Coupons years (after the Madoff implosion) it was even worse but we for some reason aren’t able to land a generational player for any cost. I’m not going there (yet) but what the hell? My sights have been set on him for years and I’m going to be beyond disappointed if he goes elsewhere. Assuming he does sign somewhere else does that make Big Pete a must sign? I almost think it does as Belleneger makes more sense in the Bronx especially with that short porch in right. Dude will hit 50 there for sure. I’m also becoming a bit concerned with Stearns and what his philosophy has shown to this point with pitching. Are we going to be making up a staring rotation with guys who are reclamation projects every year? I mean Montas probably is a tweak or two from becoming what? A sub 4 ERA pitcher who can give us 180-200 innings? That’s what his philosophy is? Sure that ERA now is pretty damn decent but it’s not anyone that makes you want to run to the park to see. Are we not going to ever look to sign guys who might be in the mix for a Cy? I get it there aren’t many of them out there anyways but let’s figure something out here. I hope the Soto situation ending is the start of making some moves here. We need real dudes who can get us a frigging ring dammit! The money is off the books let’s go!

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