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Just Mets @justmets.bsky.social · Jul 2
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It’s officially a new year, but the Mets have yet to address their biggest problem from 2025…

🥵 Mets, others remain in mix for Bellinger
🤷‍♂️ Imai signs with Astros
🔀 Trade for ace remains most realistic path

Today’s newsletter ✍️ by @michaelgbaron www.justmets.net/p/the-mets-b...
The Mets biggest need for 2026 remains untouched, for now
Plus, notes on Cody Bellinger and where the Mets stood with Tatsuya Imai
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January 2, 2026 at 6:18 PM
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Should fans root for the Mets to bottom out so the team moves on from David Stearns?

@richmacleod and @AndrewJClaudio_ react to a bizarre take from Joe Benigno earlier this week… youtu.be/3qEoPed352s?...
Should Mets fans root for a bad Mets season if it means David Stearns is fired?!
FOLLOW RICH - https://x.com/richmacleod FOLLOW ANDREW - https://x.com/AndrewJClaudio_ SIGN UP FOR A BONUS EPISODE LATER THIS WEEK ON PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/c/JustMets SIGN UP FOR THE…
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December 31, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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The Mets consider Kodai Senga expendable… but should they?

🔥 Mets looking to acquire 2 OFs & 2 pitchers
👀 Club “on periphery” for Imai
👋 Rendon hits free agency after restructure

Today’s newsletter ✍️ by @piazza_party www.justmets.net/p/the-mets-a...
The Mets are still looking to add pitching, outfielders
Plus, the case for the Mets to keep Kodai Senga
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December 31, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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Brett Baty has quietly become one of the most important members of this Mets roster.

🤨 Would Contreras have waived his no-trade?
🇩🇴 Mauricio plays third in Winter League
✈️ Okamoto travels for US meetings

Today’s newsletter ✍️ by @justinwmears www.justmets.net/p/with-so-mu...
With so much uncertainty, a young Mets player has now become critical for 2026
Meanwhile, Ronny Mauricio is only playing third base in winter ball
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December 30, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Continuing Framber Valdez buzz, and the growing fWAR deficit.

👀 Giants, Orioles also in on Valdez
🤔 Mets tried to acquire Contreras
🗣️ Should Stearns speak to fans?

Today’s newsletter ✍️ by @michaelgbaron www.justmets.net/p/buzz-on-fr...
Buzz on Framber Valdez, and the Mets fWAR deficit
The Mets have a lot of ground to make up in order to simply be as bad as they were in 2025
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December 29, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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🚨⚾️ NEW JUST METS POD ⚾️🚨

- How the Mets can be competitive
- Thoughts on Joe Benigno’s wish
- The Lindors vs. the NY Post
- Most exciting prospects & Mauricio’s role
- Final thoughts on 2025

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MAILBAG! Saying Goodbye to the 2025 Mets! | The Just Mets Podcast
In this edition of the Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod & Andrew Claudio put a bow on the 2025 Mets calendar by answering mailbag questions submitted via Twitter & Substack. 00:00 - INTRO 01:57 - Any…
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December 29, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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With so much production lost this winter, where will the Mets find their next big bat?

🥱 Mets waiting out pitching market
😐 Interest in Austin Hayes
🎄 Happy Holidays from Just Mets!

Today’s newsletter ✍️ by @piazza_party www.justmets.net/p/two-big-op...
Two big options for the Mets to reconstruct their lineup
The Mets are reportedly interested in an unnatural fit which would boost their offense in a big way
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December 24, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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Jeff McNeil will be easier to replace than some of his fellow departed Mets…

💥 The core is no more
🤔 Bregman & Bichette may be too expensive
👋 Mets officially introduce Polanco

Today’s newsletter ✍️ by @justinwmears www.justmets.net/p/the-mets-a...
The Mets are looking for a right-handed bat, but are they still in on Luis Robert Jr. ?
Also - replacing Jeff McNeil might be easier than the others who have departed
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December 23, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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Jeff McNeil’s time in Queens is officially over, and with it the Mets longtime core is no more.

@michaelgbaron.net broke down the trade & offered his instant analysis earlier today… www.justmets.net/p/breaking-m...
BREAKING: Mets trade Jeff McNeil to the A's
Jeff McNeil has spent his entire eight-year career with the Mets
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December 23, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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🚨 EMERGENCY LIVESTREAM 🚨

@richmacleod.bsky.social & @AndrewJClaudio.bsky.social will be going live at 4pm ET to react to the breaking news that the Mets have traded Jeff McNeil to the A's.

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December 22, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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Alright, let's talk about the Mets payroll... (again.)

💸 Cohen lashes out at payroll reports
👀 Continued interest in Robert Jr.
😒 More Mets targets come off the board

Today's newsletter ✍️ by @michaelgbaron.net www.justmets.net/p/more-luis-...
More Luis Robert Jr. buzz, and the Mets payroll trajectory
There’s only one direction for the club’s already high payroll to go, and that is up
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December 22, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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🚨⚾️ NEW JUST METS POD ⚾️🚨

- King & Murakami sign elsewhere
- Contreras traded to Boston
- Mets keep stealing Yankees players
- Reactions to Steve Cohen rage tweets
- Best moments of 2025

🎙️: @richmacleod.bsky.social & @AndrewJClaudio.bsky.social
December 22, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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The Mets have A LOT of work to do to fix their bullpen by next season.

😒 Michael King re-signs with Padres
😈 Mets swipe top international prospect
🎁 Tong, McLean, Sproat dressed up like elves

Today's newsletter ✍️ by @LindaSurovich www.justmets.net/p/a-few-righ...
A few right-handed options to round out the Mets bullpen
Plus, a starting pitching option eluded the Mets and the rest of his east coast suitors late Thursday
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December 19, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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🚨⚾️ NEW PATREON POD ⚾️🚨

@deeshathosar joins @richmacleod to discuss the failed Díaz negotiations, Steve Cohen's lowest moment as Mets owner, and tried to figure out what big moves David Stearns could be planning.

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December 19, 2025 at 3:08 AM
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The Mets have signed Luke Weaver to a two-year, $22M deal.

@richmacleod identified Weaver as an option & broke him down earlier this winter in our Free Agency Guide.

📝: www.justmets.net/p/the-2025-j...
December 17, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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An under-the-radar name who could help bolster the Mets bullpen…

😳 Mets “very in” on Cody Bellinger
🔥 Clubs still in on Michael King
👀 A new Bregman suitor

Today’s newsletter ✍️ by @piazza_party www.justmets.net/p/updated-bu...
Updated buzz on the Mets and Cody Bellinger, Michael King
Plus, the Mets can't forget to shore up a piece of the roster that helped lead to their demise in 2025
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December 17, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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🛋️⚾️ NEW THERAPY SESSION ⚾️🛋️

@AndrewJClaudio_ shares his quick reactions to reports from @Feinsand saying the Mets are "very in" on Cody Bellinger, and showing interest in Kyle Tucker and Alex Bregman.
December 16, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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Should the Mets trade their young prospects or not?

👀 Team open to trading infielders
🔥 Senga, McNeil & Peterson also available
👍 Mets sign Christian Pache

Today’s newsletter ✍️ by @justinwmears www.justmets.net/p/the-mets-a...
The Mets are open to trading redundant pieces from the roster
Plus, should the Mets really be trading from their group of big prospects right now?
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December 16, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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December 15, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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How the Mets can make up for all the production they've lost this offseason...

💸 Bellinger still a good fit for this team
👀 Club open to trading Mark Vientos
💨 Interest remains in Luis Robert Jr.

Today's newsletter ✍️ by @michaelgbaron.net www.justmets.net/p/the-mets-h...
The Mets have a wins gap badly in need of covering
The Mets still have a ton of work to do just to get back to 2025's fWAR totals, which was good for 83 wins
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December 15, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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🚨⚾️ NEW JUST METS POD ⚾️🚨

- Getting over the loss of Díaz & Alonso
- Mets/Padres rumors heating up
- Jonah Tong is "highly coveted"
- No more Michael King?
- The three paths David Stearns could take for 2026

🎙️: @richmacleod.bsky.social & @andrewjclaudio.bsky.social
December 15, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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Is this Mets offseason leading to a mega-trade with the San Diego Padres?

🥵 Mets in on Mason Miller, Pivetta, others
👂🏼 Team listening on Tong offers
🗣️ Reactions to Polanco signing

Sunday newsletter ✍️ by @michaelgbaron
We know the way for the Mets, even if there's a long way to go
The procurement of Jorge Polanco and their trade talks with the Pirates are showing us the path forward for the Mets
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December 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Earlier today, the Mets reportedly signed Jorge Polanco — who could potentially spend some time at first base.

@richmacleod broke down the signing in what’s been a topsy turvy week for this team. www.justmets.net/p/breaking-m...
BREAKING: Mets sign Jorge Polanco to two-year, $40M contract
New York's intriguing offseason continues with a surprising move on the infield.
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December 13, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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🚨 EMERGENCY LIVESTREAM 🚨

@richmacleod.bsky.social & @AndrewJClaudio.bsky.social will be going live in 20min to react to the breaking news that the Mets have signed Jorge Polanco to a two-year deal.

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December 13, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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BREAKING: The Mets have signed INF Jorge Polanco to a two-year, $40M contract.

Polanco is expected to play 1B/DH, according to @JeffPassan.
December 13, 2025 at 4:27 PM