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2 months ago | 
metsmerizedonline.com | Kai Chang
Spencer Turnbull, RHPPosition: RHP B/T: R/RAge: 32 (09/18/1992)2024 Traditional Stats: 17 G (7 GS), 54 1/3 IP, 2.65 ERA, 1.049 WHIP, 3-0, 58 SO, 20 BB2024 Advanced Stats: 154 ERA+, 26.1 K%, 9.0 BB%, 4.05 xERA, 3.85 FIP, 3.80 xFIP, 0.7 fWAR, 1.2 bWARSpencer Turnbull’s career has been plagued by injuries, preventing him from finding consistency. When healthy, he has been effective, albeit not particularly dominantly.
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2 months ago | 
metsmerizedonline.com | Kai Chang
Good morning, Mets fans!Just a couple days after Steve Cohen’s outspoken remarks on negotiations with Pete Alonso’s camp, the Mets are once again “back in conversation” with Alonso, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Heyman also writes that he believes Alonso “desperately hopes to return” to New York. Francisco Lindor also has informed the Mets’ front office that he prefers that the Polar Bear returns to Queens.
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2 months ago | 
metsmerizedonline.com | Kai Chang
The New York Mets may be preparing for a new era in their infield as they look to fill the void left by Pete Alonso‘s potential departure. His exit would leave a glaring hole at first base, forcing the Mets to explore internal and external solutions. Mark Vientos and Brett Baty are stepping up to the challenge with both taking reps at the position as they prepare to contribute to the team in new ways.
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Jan 22, 2025 | 
metsmerizedonline.com | Kai Chang
Good morning, Mets fans!Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner are all headed to Cooperstown. After 10 years of waiting, Wagner has finally made it, while Sabathia and Ichiro were elected on their first ballots with 86.8% and 99.7% of the vote, respectively. Ichiro missed being a unanimous selection by just one vote.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
metsmerizedonline.com | Kai Chang
Good morning, Mets fans!The New York Mets’ 2025 spring training schedule is set to begin on Feb. 10, when pitchers and catchers officially report. Additionally, their first workout will take place two days later, on Feb. 12. The full squad is scheduled to join in on Feb. 17 for their initial workout together. Finally, the Mets will play their first exhibition game on Feb. 22, kicking off their slate of preseason matchups and offering fans an early look at the team.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
metsmerizedonline.com | Kai Chang
Lucas Sims, RPPosition: RP B/T: R/RAge: 30 (05/10/1994)2024 Traditional Stats: 58 G, 49 1/3 IP, 4.38 ERA, 1.439 WHIP, 49 SO, 30 BB2024 Advanced Stats: 101 ERA+, 22.8 K%, 14.0 BB%, 4.34 xERA, 5.23 FIP, 5.33 xFIP, 0.5 bWAR, -0.3 fWARLucas Sims was part of the trade that sent Adam Duvall from the Reds to the Braves, and he spent nearly all of his pre-free agency years in Cincinnati. He was solid with the Reds despite pitching in the hitter-friendly Great American Ballpark.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
metsmerizedonline.com | Kai Chang
Good morning, Mets fans!Justin Verlander and the San Francisco Giants agreed to a deal on Tuesday, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. The 42-year-old is reportedly guaranteed $15 million. Since winning the 2022 Cy Young Award, Verlander has experienced a notable decline in performance, which is natural with age. While it remains uncertain how much longer Verlander can pitch at the big-league level, the Giants are still getting one of baseball’s all-time greats.
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Jan 1, 2025 | 
metsmerizedonline.com | Kai Chang
Good morning, Mets fans! Happy New Year!Free agent reliever Adam Ottavino discussed what the dynamic of the Mets clubhouse might look like with Juan Soto in it. Ottavino also talked about the Mets in general, and uniform numbers. Listen to the full podcast here. Former Met Robert Stock won the Mexican Winter League Triple Crown, finishing the leader in ERA, strikeouts, and games won. Rob Friedman, aka Pitching Ninja, emphasized Stock’s new and improved filthy stuff.
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Dec 30, 2024 | 
metsmerizedonline.com | Kai Chang
Scott Alexander, RPPosition: RP B/T: L/LAge: 35 (07/10/1989)2024 Traditional Stats: 45 G, 38 2/3 IP, 2.56 ERA, 1.190 WHIP, 1-3, 31 SO, 15 BB2024 Advanced Stats: 155 ERA+, 19.4 K%, 9.4 BB%, 3.97 xERA, 3.89 FIP, 3.94 xFIP, 0.1 fWAR, 1.2 bWARScott Alexander, 35, has consistently been a reliable option out of the bullpen for every team he’s suited up for.
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Dec 25, 2024 | 
metsmerizedonline.com | Kai Chang
Good morning, Mets fans! And a very Merry Christmas to all of those who celebrate!Rōki Sasaki has now met with the Chicago Cubs, according to the Marquee Sports Network’s Bruce Levine. While details are scarce, Levine speculated that “about 12-15 teams” figure to make some sort of a run for the Japanese phenom. The teams known to have met with Sasaki so far include the Mets, Yankees, Cubs, Rangers, and possibly the Giants.
