Kodai Senga is attracting trade interest from multiple
teams, league sources said. Some clubs view Senga, 32, as an interesting
buy-low candidate after he experienced an injury and ended the season in Triple
A due to poor performance.
It is
unclear, however, how open the Mets would be to trading him, though they’ve had
conversations about their starting pitchers, including Senga, people briefed on
the talks said.The Mets’ rotation projects as something along the lines of Nolan McLean, Clay Holmes, Sean Manaea, David Peterson and
Senga, with Brandon Sproat, Jonah
Tong and Christian Scott lingering
as other intriguing candidates.
The
Mets are clearly in the market for help in their rotation, but league sources
said it’s more likely they end up with one addition rather than two, given
their crowded group — unless there’s some subtraction.
Mets Top Trade Chip
https://fansided.com/mlb/mlb-trade-rumors-every-team-top-trade-chip-2025-offseason#inline-text-54
New York Mets: Brandon Nimmo, OF
Nimmo has a complete no-trade clause, which
could make things slightly harder. However, the Mets’ late-season collapse
justifies making some difficult decisions, one of which is their veteran left
fielder, who is signed through 2030.
Which team makes the most sense? Milwaukee
Brewers. Asking the Brewers to take on what remains of Nimmo’s eight-year, $162
million deal might seem unrealistic, but so did the idea of Milwaukee winning
97 games last year. There’s a championship window in Milwaukee that might be
closing, and the Brewers need to take the risk and trade for Nimmo if they can
make the finances work.
Carlos Beltran
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6815977/2025/11/18/baseball-hall-of-fame-2026-ballot-storylines/
Beltrán’s 70-percent solution — Last year was
Beltrán’s third spin on this ballot. In his first year, he got dinged by many
voters for his high-profile spot on the 2017 trash-can pounders’ roster in
Houston. Since then, though, he has jumped from 46.5 percent in Year 1, to 57.1
percent in Year 2, to 70.3 percent in Year 3. So is he now a lock to reach the
75 percent required for election? Here’s what history tells us.
In the six decades since the Hall went to
annual voting, eight previous players have cleared 70 percent of the vote
within their first three years on the ballot (without being elected). Check out
how they fared the next year.
2017 Trevor Hoffman 74.0 Elected
2017 Vlad Guerrero 71.7 Elected
2014 Craig
Biggio 74.8
Elected
2010
Roberto Alomar 73.7
Elected
1990
Gaylord Perry 72.1 Elected
1983 Harmon Killebrew 71.9
Elected
1982
Juan Marichal 73.5 Elected
1975 Robin Roberts 72.7 Elected
Seeing a trend? I bet you do. So maybe there
are still enough trash-can fanatics out there that Beltrán can’t flip those
last 20 votes he needs. But I’ll take the “over.”
Acceptable Replacement For Edwin Diaz
Target- Raisel Iglesias
At first glance, this might seem dubious.
After all, Iglesias is no spring chicken at age 35, and last year's numbers
were a negative departure from his career norms. But when you dig a little
deeper, it actually makes perfect sense for the Mets to take a swing.
Spotrac projects his market value to be a
two-year contract worth $8.8 million in AAV. If the numbers are anywhere near
that, it's a good deal. He comes at a slight discount due to his age and
decline in face-value statistics. He also won't require a lengthy commitment.
In addition to the money-saving and flexibility this allows, his actual
performance last season isn't as bad as the numbers look.
His ERA+ finished at 3.21, his FIP finished
at 3.31, and home runs per 9 finished at 1.1. These were all declines in
performance from his previous season. Most of his struggles occurred from April
through June, though. He finished the season incredibly strong. In 23.2 innings
from the start of August to the end of September, he allowed just one earned
run and zero home runs. During that time span, his ERA dropped from 4.62 to his
final number of 3.21.
While the overall numbers don't look that
great, he was actually one of the best pitchers in the world in recent months.
The last time we saw him, he was absolutely rolling. And if the Braves are the
team to steal Diaz, it'd be nice to get some immediate revenge.
A renewed case for the Mariner’s Luis Castillo
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Now 33-years-old right hander Luis Castillo, who
is signed through 2027 for a little under $23 million a year, is coming off a
season where he started 32 games, ended up with an 11-8 record along with an
ERA of 3.54 over 180 innings. Going into the season, even the Seattle sports
writers viewed him as closer to their fifth best starter, given the strength of
their staff. Castillo still has a no trade clause and might want to stick
around to see if the Mariners can make the leap next year. But maybe not.
The Mariners far exceeded expectations last
year holding off the Astros, and their offense was much improved over 2024.
Last season there were only three AL teams that scored as many runs and only
four that had a better run differential. Still a little more offense to support
Raleigh would help them repeat as division winners.
What follows is how the five pitchers that
were presented in February did in 2025 compared with 2024 shown in parenthesis.
As you will note, Castillo had another good season and was a little better than
the year before and only Bryan Woo, who was paid a mere $800K, jumped out with
huge improvement. The other three did not fare as well with each throwing
considerably less innings. It was oddly the offense that carried this team last
year despite the predictions that it would be their pitchers doing so.
Luis Castillo; 11-8 (11-12), 3.54 (3.64) ERA, 180 (175)
innings, 162 (175) Ks, 46 (46) BB, 2.1 (1.8) WAR, $22.75 M
Logan Gilbert; 6-6
(9-12), 3.44 (3.23) ERA, 131 (208) innings, 173 (220) Ks, 31 (37) BB, 2.1 (2.8)
WAR, $7.6 M
George Kirby;
10-8 (14-11), 4.21 (3.53) ERA, 126 (191) innings, 137 (179) Ks, 29 (23) BB, .8
(1.9) WAR, $4.3 M
Bryce Miller; 4-6
(12-8), 5.68 (2.94) ERA, 90 (180) innings, 74 (171) Ks, 34 (45) BB, -.8 (3.4)
WAR, $800K
Bryan Woo; 15-7 (9-3), 2.89 ERA,
180 (121) innings, 198 (101) Ks, 36 (13) BB, 4.3 2.4) WAR, $800K
Dodgers free agency targets
1. Edwin Diaz, RP/CL
2025 stats: 62 games, 28 saves, 66.1 IP, 12
ER, 37 H, 21 BB, 98 SO, 1.63 ERA, 0.874 WHIP
If the Dodgers aren't all-in on spending a
massive amount on a lineup addition, they should use that money on the bullpen,
which was a weakness in 2025. No right-handed arm on the open market is going
to command a bigger contract than Edwin Diaz.
The 31-year-old stumbled a bit in 2024, then
bounced right back for the New York Mets in 2025 with his third All-Star bid,
28 saves and 98 strikeouts. There aren't many better relievers in baseball, let
alone right-handed options — and Diaz would instantly become the top
high-leverage option for a Dodgers team that will surely be contending for a
lot of wins in 2026.
Recently named the NL Reliever of the Year
for the second time, Diaz has said there's a chance he doesn't return to the
Mets next year. Realistically, the Dodgers can give him everything he'd want: a
winning team, the established closer role and a hefty contract.
The Dodgers have become baseball's premiere
team in pursuing elite talent to fill their needs. This offseason, a trusted
bullpen arm is their top need, and there's no better option out there than
Diaz.
Dodgers free agency targets
1. Edwin Diaz, RP/CL
2025 stats: 62 games, 28 saves, 66.1 IP, 12
ER, 37 H, 21 BB, 98 SO, 1.63 ERA, 0.874 WHIP
If the Dodgers aren't all-in on spending a
massive amount on a lineup addition, they should use that money on the bullpen,
which was a weakness in 2025. No right-handed arm on the open market is going
to command a bigger contract than Edwin Diaz.
The 31-year-old stumbled a bit in 2024, then bounced right back for the New York Mets in 2025 with his third All-Star bid, 28 saves and 98 strikeouts. There aren't many better relievers in baseball, let alone right-handed options — and Diaz would instantly become the top high-leverage option for a Dodgers team that will surely be contending for a lot of wins in 2026.
Recently named the NL Reliever of the Year
for the second time, Diaz has said there's a chance he doesn't return to the
Mets next year. Realistically, the Dodgers can give him everything he'd want: a
winning team, the established closer role and a hefty contract.
The Dodgers have become baseball's premiere
team in pursuing elite talent to fill their needs. This offseason, a trusted
bullpen arm is their top need, and there's no better option out there than
Diaz.
The Mets might’ve cracked the code on their high-upside catcher
Few catchers in baseball combine Francisco Alvarez’s
offensive ceiling with enough defensive potential to stick at the position
long-term. Most teams have to choose between bat-first catchers or glove-first
ones. The Mets might have someone who can be both.
Even with his defensive shortcomings, Alvarez
brings too much impact at the plate to be anything other than a key part of the
club’s future. If he continues improving his framing and receiving — areas that
often take time — he has a genuine shot at becoming one of the best all-around
catchers in the game.
The Mets should feel confident about where
this is heading
The thumb injury slowed his season, but it
didn’t derail the bigger picture. Alvarez is trending upward, and 2025 served
as another checkpoint showing how special his profile can be.
If the Mets surround him with the right
coaching and developmental support, they could end up with a
middle-of-the-order bat behind the plate — a rarity in modern baseball and a
massive advantage for a team with postseason ambitions.
The breakout hasn’t fully arrived yet. But
the flashes aren’t fading. They’re becoming more frequent, more convincing, and
harder to ignore.
MetCast @MetCastPod
MET CAST TRADE PROPOSAL
Thomas Nestico @TJStats
Zach McCambley (MIA)
was left off the Marlins 40-Man roster and is now eligible for the Rule 5 Draft
McCambley registered an elite 24.3 K-BB% in a
relief role across AA and AAA on the heels of a nasty cutter and big sweeping
slider. He is a name to watch as the draft approaches
Ernest Dove
@ernestdove
Random young Mets player stat of the day you
werent asking for
Mets IF Luisangel Acuna per baseball ref is now through 14 gm played
in winter ball
.863 OPS
12 BB / 12 K 4 SB 2 HR
3 Doubles
Daniel
Wexler @WexlerRules
Just for context- the VEWL is essentially A+ level baseball, Acuna hit
.337/.419/.495 in the same league last winter and an .863 OPS is good for 28th
in the league. Acuna can provide value with his legs and glove but we are at
the "show me" portion in regard to his bat
Codify @CodifyBaseball
Seasons with 41+ HR, 13+ RField, >125
games in CF:
Willie Mays (4 times)
Ken Griffey Jr. (2 times)
Andruw Jones
Carlos Beltrán
Dodgers free agency targets
1. Edwin Diaz, RP/CL
2025 stats: 62 games, 28 saves, 66.1 IP, 12
ER, 37 H, 21 BB, 98 SO, 1.63 ERA, 0.874 WHIP
If the Dodgers aren't all-in on spending a
massive amount on a lineup addition, they should use that money on the bullpen,
which was a weakness in 2025. No right-handed arm on the open market is going
to command a bigger contract than Edwin Diaz.
The 31-year-old stumbled a bit in 2024, then
bounced right back for the New York Mets in 2025 with his third All-Star bid,
28 saves and 98 strikeouts. There aren't many better relievers in baseball, let
alone right-handed options — and Diaz would instantly become the top
high-leverage option for a Dodgers team that will surely be contending for a
lot of wins in 2026.
Recently named the NL Reliever of the Year
for the second time, Diaz has said there's a chance he doesn't return to the
Mets next year. Realistically, the Dodgers can give him everything he'd want: a
winning team, the established closer role and a hefty contract.
The Dodgers have become baseball's premiere
team in pursuing elite talent to fill their needs. This offseason, a trusted
bullpen arm is their top need, and there's no better option out there than
Diaz.
The Mets might’ve cracked the code on
their high-upside catcher
Few catchers in baseball combine Francisco Alvarez’s
offensive ceiling with enough defensive potential to stick at the position
long-term. Most teams have to choose between bat-first catchers or glove-first
ones. The Mets might have someone who can be both.
Even with his defensive shortcomings, Alvarez
brings too much impact at the plate to be anything other than a key part of the
club’s future. If he continues improving his framing and receiving — areas that
often take time — he has a genuine shot at becoming one of the best all-around
catchers in the game.
The Mets should feel confident about where
this is heading
The thumb injury slowed his season, but it
didn’t derail the bigger picture. Alvarez is trending upward, and 2025 served
as another checkpoint showing how special his profile can be.
If the Mets surround him with the right
coaching and developmental support, they could end up with a
middle-of-the-order bat behind the plate — a rarity in modern baseball and a
massive advantage for a team with postseason ambitions.
The breakout hasn’t fully arrived yet. But
the flashes aren’t fading. They’re becoming more frequent, more convincing, and
harder to ignore.
MetCast @MetCastPod
MET CAST TRADE PROPOSAL
Mets Receive:
- Byron Buxton (CF)
- Joe Ryan (SP)
Twins Receive:
- Brandon Nimmo
- $20 Million (Offsets Salary)
- Brandon Sproat (SP)
- Jacob Reimer (IF/OF, Mets #6 Prospect)
Thomas Nestico @TJStats
Zach McCambley (MIA)
was left off the Marlins 40-Man roster and is now eligible for the Rule 5 Draft
McCambley registered an elite 24.3 K-BB% in a
relief role across AA and AAA on the heels of a nasty cutter and big sweeping
slider. He is a name to watch as the draft approaches
Ernest Dove
@ernestdove
Random young Mets player stat of the day you
werent asking for
Mets IF Luisangel Acuna per baseball ref is now through 14 gm played
in winter ball
.863 OPS
12 BB / 12 K 4 SB 2 HR
3 Doubles
Daniel
Wexler @WexlerRules
Just for context- the VEWL is essentially A+ level baseball, Acuna hit
.337/.419/.495 in the same league last winter and an .863 OPS is good for 28th
in the league. Acuna can provide value with his legs and glove but we are at
the "show me" portion in regard to his bat
Codify @CodifyBaseball
Seasons with 41+ HR, 13+ RField, >125
games in CF:
Willie Mays (4 times)
Ken Griffey Jr. (2 times)
Andruw Jones
Carlos Beltrán
MLB announces new 3-year rights deals
with ESPN, NBC, Netflix
Anthony Castrovince @castrovince
On the heels of a 2025 season that saw large
viewership increases -- including the most watched postseason in eight years
and a World Series Game 7 that was the most watched Major League Baseball game
in 34 years -- MLB announced Wednesday that it has formed new three-year media
rights agreements with Netflix, NBCUniversal and ESPN.
As part of the rights agreements, which cover
the 2026-2028 MLB seasons, the league’s longstanding relationship with ESPN
will reach 39 consecutive seasons, NBC will return to regularly airing games on
its broadcast network for the first time in a quarter century, and Netflix’s
engagement with MLB will expand from documentaries to live baseball event
coverage for the first time.
Sunday Night Baseball will shift from ESPN,
where it aired since 1990, to NBCUniversal, which also secured the rights to
Sunday Leadoff and the Wild Card Series in the postseason for NBC and Peacock.MLB announces new 3-year rights deals
with ESPN, NBC, Netflix
Anthony Castrovince @castrovince
On the heels of a 2025 season that saw large
viewership increases -- including the most watched postseason in eight years
and a World Series Game 7 that was the most watched Major League Baseball game
in 34 years -- MLB announced Wednesday that it has formed new three-year media
rights agreements with Netflix, NBCUniversal and ESPN.
As part of the rights agreements, which cover
the 2026-2028 MLB seasons, the league’s longstanding relationship with ESPN
will reach 39 consecutive seasons, NBC will return to regularly airing games on
its broadcast network for the first time in a quarter century, and Netflix’s
engagement with MLB will expand from documentaries to live baseball event
coverage for the first time.
Sunday Night Baseball will shift from ESPN,
where it aired since 1990, to NBCUniversal, which also secured the rights to
Sunday Leadoff and the Wild Card Series in the postseason for NBC and Peacock.
14 comments:
I will randomly put up some players that weren't protected by their teams from the Rule 5 draft
Google ADAM OTTAVINO
scorched earth shite about Mendoza and Nimmo
P.S. don't look for Adam at a team function anymore
Good stuff, Mack.
Me? I think Skubal and Diaz should both go the Dodgers, so I can skip the season next year. 125 wins?
Luis Castillo is a fine 2B. I’m leaning on Not to be, rather than 2B.
I don’t want much out of Alvarez. Just the next Cal Raleigh.
Nimmo had no idea he was meeting greatness that day at the ballpark as a Savannah sand gnat
Just read it, Makes Mendoza look like an idiot. That's probably why you don't see him on SNY anymore.
Such a deal
What about the four Japanese players now posted?
Wouldn't answer one question. Not a peep. Just stared at me. Passed about what I wrote when the Mets drafted him
Just a brat
Joe
I was in radio before this
Managed WKTU when WHN switched from country to WFAN
Later managed WIP in Philadelphia
Talking shite =.increased listening
Increased listening = more ads
More ads = more $$$
Now.
Talking shite on Podcasts = more clicks
More clicks = more $$$
Mack, if at the time, you had only said, LET’S GO BRANDON!
Couldn’t tell you on those Japanese FAs, except: anyone we sign will mostly turn out to be the wrong one.
Ottovino isn’t wrong. Mendy’s bullpen management WAS shite. Half the time, and particularly in the second half of the season, he looked like he was managing scared, pulling guys who were pitching well after a bloop hit and a bleeder, going through 5/6 arms for no good reason, etc. Really bad. Hearing Otto talk about “no feel” and no communication validates what it looked like from the outside. Couple that with other small but important failures like the consistent failure of guys to take pitches in clear, baseball 101 take situations - it was as if the team didn’t even have a take sign - and I lost all confidence in Mendy. Hopefully, maybe, the new coaching staff will be empowered to impose some tactical thinking on their game situations. But it worries me that no one from the FO, it seemed, ever sat Mendy down to talk to him about all this. Or at least, he wasn’t listening.
Iglesias is gone. Atlanta re-signed him in the strangest free-agent signing ever. He took a 0% raise on a 1-year contract as a 36 year old. Glad he took it though, because if the Mets used him as a replacement for Diaz it would be an awful year. Sign Diaz and don't give up on Helsley.
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