Okay then. Let's talk about Willson Contreras

[Benjamin Grimm]

There's been a bit of buzz that the Mets may target Willson Contreras of the Cardinals as their new first baseman. He'll turn 34 in May. His five-year contract has two more seasons to go, ending in 2027. There's a team option for 2028.

In 2025, he played in 135 games. 20 homers, 31 doubles. .257/.344/.447.

Some speculation I've seen says that Mark Vientos might be included in a trade for Contreras. That seems to be coming, as far as I can tell, from former Mets acting GM Zack Scott. So who knows?

[MFS62]

He's a 240 pound ex-catcher. I'm curious how he might be a key run preventer at first. But the bat plays well.

Later

[smg58]

His glove at first has not been bad. But I still think there are better bats available that will not cost players.

[Centerfield]

I have nothing against Contreras, depending on what we have to give up to get him.

But at some point we have to get someone who can hit behind Juan Soto and he’s not it.

[Lefty Specialist]

But at some point we have to get someone who can hit behind Juan Soto and he’s not it.

 

Bingo.

[metirish]

BREAKING: The Boston Red Sox are acquiring first baseman Willson Contreras in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals, sources tell ESPN

Full trade, per ESPN sources:

Red Sox get: 1B Willson Contreras and $8 million to cover part of his remaining $41.5 million in salary

Cardinals get: RHP Hunter Dobbins, RHP Yhoiker Fajardo and RHP Blake Aita

Passan

[Edgy MD]

I think there should be a Hunter Dobbins included in every trade.

By law.

[whippoorwill]

That is a good name.

[Edgy MD]

That is a good name.

 

And it's not like Yhoiker Fajardo and Blake Aita are bad names.

And please tell me that Blake Aita's nickname is Am I the *******?