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  1. Benjamin Grimm
    From time to time I see some buzz that the Mets may consider signing Max Scherzer or Justin Verlander to a one-year contract. Estimates are that either would be willing to sign for a "mere" $15 million. Much less, of course, than the $40+ million they got last time around. I'd be surprised if this happened, but given the way this offseason is going I suppose a lot of things are possible.
  2. Benjamin Grimm
    You're welcome! I was probably more of a savior back in 2018 when the forum moved to ultimatemets.com. This time around, Edgy MD deserves a big chunk of the credit for providing our current domain. I'd also, while I'm here, like to thank KC again for playing matchmaker and helping to find the UMDB its new home.
  3. Benjamin Grimm
    Well, the transfer is complete. The domain is no longer mine. I'm still seeing my version of the site but that should soon change as the transfer propagates over the various servers.
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    Didn't he also say something about split seasons, which would be another terribly awful idea?
  6. Benjamin Grimm
    There was a delay on the other end over the holidays, but the transfer has now been accepted by the new owner. I'll still have custody of the UMDB through at least Monday afternoon, but at any point after that, it will be in its new hands. After 27 years, I will be officially done. I feel a very very very slight feeling of wistfulness, but no regrets at all. I'm looking forward to seeing what the new administration does with the site. I expect that months from now it will look very different.
  7. Benjamin Grimm
    This article may be behind a paywall if you're not a subscriber, but I think The New Yorker allows a few free reads a month. It's an interesting look at the economics of modern sports stadiums. How the Sports Stadium Went Luxe Some brief interesting snippets:
  8. Benjamin Grimm
    I agree. I don't think it's nothing, but it's probably not the big something that it's often made out to be.
  9. Benjamin Grimm
    I can imagine the Mets giving him a five-year deal with an opt out after two.
  10. Benjamin Grimm
    Someone like Peterson would also meet the definition of "a major-league-ready starting pitcher" but I don't know if that would satisfy the Brewers. It obviously wouldn't be a one-for-one. The Mets would have to add someone else, but perhaps not necessarily a starter.
  11. Benjamin Grimm
    From The Athletic:
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    I'd take Robert if the Mets can get him in exchange for a Single-A batboy. I think one year of Tucker would be better than zero years of Tucker. And probably better than eleven years of Tucker. I don't think the Mets want to put themselves in a position where both Soto and Tucker are making big money in their late thirties.
  13. Benjamin Grimm
    I agree. I'd much rather see four eights than eight fours.
  14. Benjamin Grimm
    Dave Kingman. Sorry for the brevity!
  15. Benjamin Grimm
    I can't help but remember all the tooth gnashing that occurred when the Mets traded him.
  16. Benjamin Grimm
    If they feel nobody is worthy, then a blank ballot is a legitimate choice.
  17. Benjamin Grimm
    A month later I still feel this way. I hope they sign him.
  18. Benjamin Grimm
    There's definitely more to come, but it doesn't seem likely to be sufficient.
  19. Benjamin Grimm
    I'm coming to accept that this may be a season where we hope for that 84th win and that it's enough for the sixth playoff slot. I think I'd rather have that than a trade that costs three top prospects. Let's see what Tong and Sproat and Williams etc can do for the Mets organization in 2026. Maybe they'll be a stronger team in 2027 (if there is a 2027) and beyond.
  20. Benjamin Grimm
    It feels like the Mets are shopping in the Tom Hausman aisle.
  21. Benjamin Grimm
    He's a 30-year-old free agent, formerly with the Reds. A right-handed-hitting outfielder. Jon Heyman says the Mets are considering signing him to replace Brandon Nimmo in left field.
  22. Benjamin Grimm
    I've begun the transfer process to the new owner. I don't know how long it will take to complete, nor what it will look like on the other side. Right now the site is in its purple-and-grey City Connect color scheme. I'll keep that in place for as long as it's in my control. If you visit the site and it doesn't look purple-and-grey, then you'll know that the new administration has begun.
  23. Benjamin Grimm
    My girlfriend is eight years younger than me and on maybe three occasions I've been mistaken for her father. (Thankfully, husband is far more frequent.)
  24. Benjamin Grimm
    It would be one thing if Yordan Rodriguez was a very highly regarded prospect, but he doesn't seem to be. Even if the Mets decided that McNeil had to go, I'm surprised that this was the best deal they were able to find. Ten years from now, if Rodriguez is the ace of the Mets staff, this will look like a great trade. But at this point it really doesn't make sense. I'm really perplexed about what they're doing. Now I see rumors that the Mets are discussing a trade for another second baseman, Ketel Marte. I have my doubts about that one, but maybe they're going to flip Semien? I have no idea.
  25. Benjamin Grimm
    I know what you mean. It's not like there's an impact free agent out there that would solve all this. Maybe they'll sign Tucker or Bellinger, which would be a step in the right direction, but it would still leave them behind where they were at the end of the 2025 season. And that wasn't a good place. Some big moves might be coming, but I don't have any idea what they might be. If they in fact are coming.
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