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How much risk should the Mets be willing to take when upgrading their rotation this winter?

🥵 Interest in Joe Ryan, Twins like Jonah Tong
👀 Mets still not willing to go to five years for Díaz
🔥 Red Sox in on Alonso, Schwarber

Today's newsletter ✍️ by @LindaSurovich www.justmets.net/p/the-mets-h...
The Mets have another ace on their radar
Should the team swing a trade for Minnesota's top pitcher at the expense of a top pitching prospect?
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December 5, 2025 at 2:49 PM
🚨⚾️ NEW PATREON POD ⚾️🚨

@yayroger.bsky.social joins @richmacleod.bsky.social to chat about the biggest surprises of the Mets offseason, Pete Alonso's bid to be mayor, and preview a massive Winter Meetings ahead.

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December 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Making sense of the latest smoke connecting the Mets to Kyle Schwarber and Freddy Peralta.

🔎 Mets showing interest in Robert Jr. (again)
🔥 Buxton more willing to waive no-trade clause
👀 Tucker visits with Blue Jays

Today's newsletter ✍️ by @michaelgbaron.net www.justmets.net/p/what-mets-...
Kyle Schwarber? Freddy Peralta? Byron Buxton? Making sense out of this week's buzz
The Mets are connected to some big names, but have yet to be connected to others who could serve as massive upgrades
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December 4, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The rumor mill is BUZZING, and the Mets are involved in pretty much everything!

💸 Alonso ranked Boras' top client
🔥 Arenado trade rumors grow
👑 A potential King suitor

Today's newsletter ✍️ by @piazza_party www.justmets.net/p/the-mets-a...
The Mets are in on everyone (almost)!
The Mets are still casting a wide net on roster improvements ahead of the winter meetings — where should David Stearns start?
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December 3, 2025 at 5:16 PM
With Francisco Álvarez suffering from the injury bug recently, do the Mets need to build up depth at catcher?

‼️ Reactions to Williams signing
👀 One less Imai suitor
🎰 Cohen gets his casino

Today’s newsletter ✍️ by @justinwmears www.justmets.net/p/a-position...
A position nobody is talking about that the Mets need to address
Meanwhile, the Mets make their first big move to fix their depleted bullpen
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December 2, 2025 at 2:15 PM
PROGRAMMING NOTE...

@richmacleod & @AndrewJClaudio_ will be going LIVE at 10pm EST on the Just Mets YouTube channel to react to the Mets signing Devin Williams, and their continued interest in Edwin Díaz.

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December 2, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Despite the reports, the Mets locker room dynamics are NOT the reason they missed the playoffs in 2025.

👀 Mets "in the mix" for Schwarber
🤔 Senga doesn't want to be traded
🔥 The latest on Kyle Tucker

Today's newsletter ✍️ by @michaelgbaron.net www.justmets.net/p/oh-the-unn...
Oh, the (unnecessary) drama!
The Mets reportedly had some clubhouse rifts over the course of the 2025 season. Plus, some buzz on Kyle Schwarber and Kyle Tucker
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December 1, 2025 at 4:23 PM
🚨⚾️ NEW JUST METS POD ⚾️🚨

- Nimmo trade fallout
- Mets "expected" to sign Valdez?
- Lindor vs. McNeil
- Debunking the Lindor/Soto "chilly" dynamic
- Senga wants to stay
- Alonso/Díaz Confidence Meter

🎙️: @richmacleod & @AndrewJClaudio_
December 1, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Six things we’re thankful for this year at Just Mets…

🍗 Happy Thanksgiving!
👀 Mets reach out to other closers
😳 Cease gets mega deal from Blue Jays

Today’s newsletter ✍️ by @andrewsteeled www.justmets.net/p/theres-a-l...
There's a lot to be thankful for
We're celebrating Thanksgiving by reflecting on all the things Mets fans have to be thankful for this year...
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November 27, 2025 at 2:29 PM
A full deep dive on what the Mets are getting in Marcus Semien...

📈 Benge's odds of making roster increasing
🫥 Stearns not being sentimental
📝 Mets make handful of minor signings

Today's newsletter ✍️ by @piazza_party www.justmets.net/p/what-shoul...
What should we expect from Marcus Semien?
Plus, a quick recap of Semien's introductory press conference with the media on Tuesday
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November 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Whether you agree or disagree with the move, there is a human side to the Brandon Nimmo trade...

🗣️ David Stearns meets media
🥺 Nimmo says goodbye, adds context
😯 Imai doesn't want to play for Dodgers

Today's newsletter ✍️ by @justinwmears www.justmets.net/p/a-look-at-...
A look at the human element of the Brandon Nimmo/Marcus Semien trade
Plus, a summary of David Stearns' media session and buzz around some free agent pitching with a surprising suitor for a top-shelf starter
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November 25, 2025 at 3:28 PM
🛋️⚾️ NEW THERAPY SESSION ⚾️🛋️

@AndrewJClaudio_ looks back on his favorite Brandon Nimmo moments, and shares reactions to the fallout of the trade & David Stearns’ press conference.

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Farewell, Brandon Nimmo | Just Mets Therapy | Just Mets
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November 25, 2025 at 2:06 PM
🚨 JUST METS POD 🚨

ICYMI, @richmacleod & @AndrewJClaudio_ went live for the latest episode of The Just Mets Podcast to react to the Brandon Nimmo trade…

- Instant reactions
- Nimmo’s legacy
- Hello, Marcus Semien
- What next?
- Alonso/Díaz confidence meter
November 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
In the aftermath of the Brandon Nimmo trade, the Mets suddenly have many avenues to remake this roster.

😱 Reactions to Nimmo trade
👀 Non-tenders around the league
🎙️ Just Mets emergency podcast

Today’s newsletter ✍️ by @michaelgbaron www.justmets.net/p/the-mets-n...
The Mets journey to remake themselves has begun
In the aftermath of trading Brandon Nimmo, there's a lot of buzz around the Mets looking to trade off parts and add big new ones as the off-season starts to take shape.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Earlier tonight, the Mets made the shocking move to trade Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers for Marcus Semien.

Here’s how @michaelgbaron reacted to the news… www.justmets.net/p/breaking-m...
BREAKING: Mets trade Brandon Nimmo for Marcus Semien
The Mets shored up their defense on the right side of the field at the expense of some offense from a homegrown star
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November 24, 2025 at 4:33 AM
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November 23, 2025 at 3:34 PM
⚾️☕️ NEW EPISODE ☕️⚾️

On this week’s edition of Offseason Coffee, @richmacleod talks about the week’s latest rumors, Adam Ottavino going nuclear on Carlos Mendoza, and ticket prices… www.patreon.com/posts/144125...
A wild Ottavino appeared! | Offseason Coffee ☕️ | Just Mets
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November 22, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Adam Ottavino torched the Mets manager for pitching injuries on Thursday… but is he actually right?

⭐️ Beltrán’s HOF case
🌍 Japanese FAs posted
🔥 The latest hot stove buzz

Today’s newsletter ✍️ by @lindasurovich www.justmets.net/p/who-is-tru...
Who is truly to blame for the injuries and underperformance of the bullpen?
Plus, trade buzz around Kodai Senga and two more Japanese players have been posted for MLB free agency.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Despite what the Mets have said, don't be so sure that Carson Benge will be the Opening Day answer in center field...

🔥 Mets trying to steal Bellinger?
📝 New coaching staff announced
👋 Montas officially released

Today's newsletter ✍️ by @andrewsteeled www.justmets.net/p/is-carson-...
Is Carson Benge really ready to contribute for the Mets in 2026?
Making the case for why the Mets may need a Plan B for center field. Plus, the Mets announces its coaching staff for the 2026 season...
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November 20, 2025 at 2:40 PM
🚨⚾️ NEW PATREON POD ⚾️🚨

@ragazzoreport joins @richmacleod on the show to discuss the Mets interest in Cody Bellinger, pessimism over Alonso/Díaz reunions & extreme ways the team is looking to remake their roster this offseason.
November 20, 2025 at 1:17 PM
"(Brandon Nimmo) has a full no-trade clause... this is so much more than 'he could be had'... so many other dominos have to fall"

@AndrewJClaudio_ emphasizes how difficult moving a player with no-trade clause will be this winter, which includes Mets outfielder, Brandon Nimmo.
November 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Two prospects have re-entered the picture for the 2026 season.

💣 Senga, Nimmo available in trades
🤔 Could Mets sign Díaz AND Williams?
🔥 Connections to Schwarber, Bichette

Today’s newsletter ✍️ by @piazza_party www.justmets.net/p/the-mets-a...
The Mets are open for business and shopping rostered veterans
Plus, believe it or not, the Mets have a bevy of internal options for their pitching staff
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November 19, 2025 at 2:26 PM
⚾😟JUST METS THERAPY😟⚾

"Mets Are Blowing It Up Plenty" - Reacting to Jeff Passan's MLB Preview

🎙️ : @AndrewJClaudio_
November 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
With plenty of talk surrounding Díaz, let's take a look at a relief pitcher option that no one's discussing...

👀 Red Sox major suitor for Alonso
🗣️ Gibbons on what went wrong in 2025
🔥 Marlins starters getting interest

Today's newsletter ✍️ by @justinwmears www.justmets.net/p/an-under-t...
An under the radar relief option the Mets already have
Meanwhile, Daniel Murphy is on the Hall of Fame ballot, and a pair of Marlins pitchers that could become options for New York
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November 18, 2025 at 3:22 PM
How can the Mets upgrade their offense while still balancing defensive needs?

🧐 Beltrán: Mets will do "everything" to retain Díaz/Alonso
😬 Blue Jays meet with Díaz agents
🚨 First big name comes off the board

Today's newsletter ✍️ by @michaelgbaron.net www.justmets.net/p/ideas-on-w...
Ideas on who can significantly upgrade the Mets offense
Getting better offensively and defensively at the same time is not an easy balance to strike for the Mets, but there are some options that can do both
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November 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM