The Offseason Thread

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Wonder if he's on the team next year?

I hope not.
Time to turn the page on that dude.
He's not gonna be taking any AB's away from Pete at 1B...nor from Lindor at 2B, or SS.
I'm sure whomever happens to become the new GM would agree.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Thor & Conforto

Thor's QO decision an interesting case

NEW YORK -- Upon returning from Tommy John surgery in late September, Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard called the prospect of a qualifying offer “something that I’d be extremely grateful for,” and “something that I’m hoping for.” Syndergaard’s hopes have now become reality, as the Mets on Saturday...

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[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Just say NO to Cano....

Canó's comeback starts with Winter League

Mets infielder Robinson Canó will begin his comeback attempt next week. The veteran is set to make his season debut with the Estrellas Orientales of the Dominican Winter League on Wednesday, according to the team’s Twitter account. Canó, who recently turned 39, received a 162-game suspension on...

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Pillar.....

Options declined, Pillar now free agent

NEW YORK -- The Mets, who had already entered the offseason tied for the highest number of free agents in baseball, now have one more. Outfielder Kevin Pillar declined his $2.9 million player option for 2022, and the Mets subsequently declined their $6.4 million team option, triggering a $1.4...

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If Stro leaves in FA....would Cueto be a good pickup??

SF declines Cueto's option; veteran now FA

Johnny Cueto’s six-year run with the Giants might be coming to an end. As expected, San Francisco declined Cueto’s $22 million club option for 2022 on Sunday, making the 35-year-old right-hander a free agent this offseason. The Giants will still owe a $5 million buyout to Cueto, who logged a

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[Nasty_Magician]

Just say NO to Cano....

Canó's comeback starts with Winter League

Mets infielder Robinson Canó will begin his comeback attempt next week. The veteran is set to make his season debut with the Estrellas Orientales of the Dominican Winter League on Wednesday, according to the team’s Twitter account. Canó, who recently turned 39, received a 162-game suspension on...

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Pillar.....

Options declined, Pillar now free agent

NEW YORK -- The Mets, who had already entered the offseason tied for the highest number of free agents in baseball, now have one more. Outfielder Kevin Pillar declined his $2.9 million player option for 2022, and the Mets subsequently declined their $6.4 million team option, triggering a $1.4...

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If Stro leaves in FA....would Cueto be a good pickup??

SF declines Cueto's option; veteran now FA

Johnny Cueto’s six-year run with the Giants might be coming to an end. As expected, San Francisco declined Cueto’s $22 million club option for 2022 on Sunday, making the 35-year-old right-hander a free agent this offseason. The Giants will still owe a $5 million buyout to Cueto, who logged a

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Speaking of pitchers, apparently Mets sent 2 scouts for whatever that's worth:

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Speaking of pitchers, apparently Mets sent 2 scouts for whatever that's worth:

I know he's coming off injury, he's old and he's another question mark for a staff full of question marks but if he's a fraction of himself he's exactly what we need. A veteran that knows how to win and has pitched in big spots.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Skipping this one......for superstitious reasons.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Sad news.


R.I.P. Pedro Feliciano...

Former Mets lefty Pedro Feliciano dies at 45

NEW YORK -- One of the most durable relievers of his generation and a staple of the Mets’ mid-aughts bullpens, Pedro Feliciano died on Monday. He was 45. Feliciano had a rare genetic heart condition, which doctors first diagnosed in 2013. That became his final season in a nine-year Major

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[Nasty_Magician]

Guess we're kicking this PBO can down the road:

 

[Nasty_Magician]

This is just embarrassing. We're an ultra wealthy NY baseball team and the best we can do is a guy that's been out of baseball since 2017? And Sandy alluded to it being a 1 year trial run? At this point just let Sandy run it until you get your shit together.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Maybe it is you, Sandy....and not the city.

Just sayin'

Alderson: NYC a deterrent in Mets' GM search

Mets president Sandy Alderson said Tuesday the biggest impediment in the franchise's search for a general manager is the spotlight created by the New York market.

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Alderson addresses Mets' search for new GM

It’s Day 2 of the GM Meetings in Carlsbad, Calif., and the Mets have not made a decision on who their next general manager will be. According to team president Sandy Alderson, the club has talked to a handful of candidates, but it has not set a deadline for when

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Also....
Conforto has declined the Mets offer....

Source: Conforto to decline qualifying offer

Free-agent outfielder Michael Conforto will decline the Mets' qualifying offer, a source told MLB.com's Anthony DiComo on Monday. The Mets have not confirmed the decision. While most players who receive qualifying offers end up declining them, Conforto was a candidate to accept it after posting...

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And....
KB in the Mets crosshairs?

Rockies sign Bryant to 7-year deal (source)

MLB.com is keeping track of all the latest news and rumors surrounding third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant, who is a free agent. Read all about Bryant here.

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[Nasty_Magician]

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

From MLB.com...and The Athletic.

Nov. 11: Mets eyeing Stearns for future role (report)

The Mets are looking to hire a new general manager this offseason, but the team is hoping to land Brewers president of baseball operations David Stearns for the same role in their organization after 2022, according to a report from The Athletic (subscription required).

New York reportedly has requested permission to interview Stearns multiple times but hasn't been permitted to do so by Brewers ownership. Per The Athletic's report, the Mets are operating under the belief that Stearns' contract will expire after the upcoming season and that he'll be interested in joining their organization after growing up a Mets fan in Manhattan.

Former Nats assistant GM Adam Cromie has emerged as the favorite to become the Mets' GM, a source told MLB.com's Jon Paul Morosi. However, it's possible that whichever candidate the Mets end up hiring this offseason will be working under a new president of baseball operations come 2023.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Read all about Báez here.

Nov. 12: Báez market deeper than expected

The Mets’ chances of reaching a quick resolution with Báez don’t appear as good as they once did. The team sat down with Báez’s camp this week, but sources told MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand that the market for the free-agent infielder is much deeper than expected.

Previously, it seemed as though Báez could look to strike a deal with the Mets early in the offseason to avoid being part of a shortstop logjam with fellow free agents Carlos Correa, Corey Seager, Trevor Story and Marcus Semien. But the 28-year-old may now be comfortable waiting, especially if he wants to find a team that will use him at short.

Báez has made it clear he prefers shortstop, saying in 2020 that the only scenario in which he’d be willing to play second base was if his good friend Francisco Lindor was his double-play partner. That scenario came to fruition when the Mets acquired Báez from the Cubs in July, but there are likely to be multiple teams interested in Báez as a shortstop now that he’s a free agent.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Nov. 15:
Billy Eppler a strong candidate for Mets (report)

The Mets are close to making a general manager hire, according to a report from SNY's Andy Martino.
According to Martino, former Angels general manager and Yankees executive Billy Eppler is a strong candidate for the role. Eppler was fired by the Angels at the end of the 2020 season.

Per Martino's report, there has been little traction between the Mets and former Nationals assistant general manager Adam Cromie, though he is not officially eliminated from the mix.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

 

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[Nasty_Magician]

Possibly playing the long game with this move as well:

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

I think Brad Ausmus is an interesting candidate, and would be a good get for this team.
Extremely intelligent.
Former Gold Glove Catcher and All-Star.
Managerial Experience.
Has a good rapport with Eppler, and possibly Sandy A. & Steve Cohen too.
And he's a southern Connecticut guy. (New Haven)

Brad Ausmus - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Let's do this.

Sign him up.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Bummer but at the same time no clue what he is at this point. Was always inconsistent and injury prone. At least we get a pick out of this but it's another hole to fill. We have a very sketchy rotation:

 

[Nasty_Magician]

I think in order to address our pitching and improve the offense we need to move guys. JD Davis, Dom Smith and McNeil should all be on the table

Sign a starting pitcher and trade for one. We'll also need to shed some salary if we're looking to bring in a Bryant or a Marte (or both).