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Of all the Mets to get traded, I never thought it'd be Nimmo because of how much time is left on his contract. Good deal though. Semien has been on my dark horse hall of fame watchlist for a while and Nimmo is very good, but not a potential Hall of Famer or even worth watching. The Mets are selling high i would say.

I agree.

I wouldn't stress too much, guys, the Mets brought Jackson Cluff back. They also signed a fella named Jodarlin Perez. Whoa, whoa, whoa. I'm so confuzzled. Now the transaction logs are saying Cluff was never released to begin with. What in the world. This is going to be his first time in their system. Maybe I misread it, I've been known to go off the Cluff in the past, but I don't think so.

I hope the role Taylor plays is as backup water boy at Binghamton. I'd like to see Kranick back. The Quadruple-A experiments often work pretty well "for a while," then they fall apart. Danny Young, for example. Kranick was still in the working out pretty well phase, so I think there's still more juice to be squeezed. Not sure if I want Castillo back. He was really, really lucky, but he was also solid if you ignore the WHIP and BB/9.

You guys are terrible at getting "tongue in cheek." Is that a boomer thing LMAO

I'm a victim here. Reported to the SPLC.

So clearly I'm on Gwreck's ignore list because I've guessed the last two multiple times now. Brandon Nimmo Edgardo Alfonzo This is bigotry and discrimination.

Probably Wyoming's own Brandon Nimmo. Also to reiterate my previous guess Edgardo Alfonzo.

Marco Scutaro was one of those "ones that got away" that is rarely talked about.

It's mostly David Stearns being David Stearns.

Jed Lowrie was a better investment.

Probably Algardo Edfonzo, he likely compiled his way to 20 WAR.

Dang! That really sucks! --no one ever

Steve Hargan died. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/11/steve-hargan-passes-away.html Who was Steve Hargan? Steven Lowell Hargan (1942–2025) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher best known for his years with the Cleveland Indians and his 1967 All-Star season. Born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana, he excelled in sports despite his high school not offering baseball, instead showcasing his pitching talent in youth leagues. After being scouted by several teams, he signed with the Cleveland Indians in 1961. Hargan made his MLB debut in 1965 and quickly demonstrated promise, highlighted by a standout 1967 season in which he opened with back-to-back shutouts, earned an All-Star selection, and led the American League in shutouts. Across his career he pitched for the Indians (1965–1972), the Texas Rangers (1974–1977), and briefly the Toronto Blue Jays and Atlanta Braves in 1977. Although known for strong performances and durability early on, injuries—including arm troubles, an ankle fracture, and later carpal tunnel syndrome—hampered his consistency. He finished his career with an 87–107 record, a 3.92 ERA, and 891 strikeouts. Hargan died in Palm Springs, California, in 2025 at the age of 83.

Jeff McNeil: McNeil's agent, Garrett Parcell, has revealed that his client underwent thoracic outlet surgery shortly after the conclusion of the regular season, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. Parcell said that McNeil already has good range of motion and is expected to participate fully in spring training. Thoracic outlet surgery is a much more serious operation for pitchers, but Parcell did note that the issue caused McNeil discomfort with his swing late in the season. McNeil had a .514 OPS in September after posting an OPS no lower than .742 in any other month. The 33-year-old is tentatively projected to open the 2026 season as the Mets' second baseman, though he offers the versatility to play other positions, if needed. Injury Shoulder. Est. Return 2/1/2026. AJ Minter: Minter (lat) exercised his $11 million player option for 2026 on Monday, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports. Minter made only 13 relief appearances for the Mets in 2025 before undergoing season-ending left lat surgery in early May. The left-hander is expected to be recovered in time for the start of spring training and will return to a high-leverage role in the Mets' bullpen. Minter could even see some save chances in 2026 if Edwin Diaz departs via free agency. Injury Lat. Est. Return 2/1/2026. Frankie Montas: Montas (elbow) exercised his $17 million player option for 2026 on Tuesday. Montas posted a 6.28 ERA in seven starts and two relief appearances in 2025 and will miss the entire 2026 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, making his option decision an easy one. Injury Elbow. Est. Return 2/1/2027.

Minor leaguer Jonah Conradt has been released. Mets recently released a minor leaguer named Jackson Cluff.

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When UMDB dies I will have no internet home.

Nick Madrigal elected free agency. So did ... Omar De Los Santos William Lugo Daniel Juarez Jace Beck Eduardo Herrera Alfred Vega Joe La Sorsa <-- the Pirates are signing him Ty Adcock Joey Meneses Oliver Ortega Yacksel Ríos Matt O'Neill Luis De Los Santos José Azocar Bryce Montes de Oca Gilberto Celestino Luis Moreno Luke Ritter Herrera, De Los Santos and Vega were somewhat promising. I thought Ritter might've been something, too. Released were... Alvaro Matos Fidel Pinango

Well it is technically departing, but it doesn't mean they won't bring him back. And of course technically correct is the best type of correct to be.

Among multiple names electing free agency, notably wunderkind Matt Allan has departed the organization.

I don't see a case for Valenzuela, unless you really emphasize the more intangible and less-stat heavy "fame" and "story" and "legend" angles of the Hall of Fame (a la Catfish Hunter), however I support all the rest and voted for everyone but Valenzuela.

Mets agreed to terms with Brandon Waddell on a major league contract. A.J. Minter and Frankie Montas have exercised their 2026 player options. Mets exercised option on Brooks Raley.

Craig Eaton died. https://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/player.php?p=eatoncr01 Who was Craig Eaton? Craig Eaton (September 7, 1954 – October 14, 2025) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played briefly in Major League Baseball for the Kansas City Royals in 1979. A right-handed pitcher from Glendale, Ohio, Eaton grew up in Lake Worth Beach, Florida, where he attended Lake Worth Community High School. After two years at Miami-Dade College, he was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the sixth round of the 1974 amateur draft but chose instead to finish his degree in marine biology at Florida State University before signing as a free agent in 1979. Eaton made his MLB debut on September 5, 1979, appearing in five games and pitching ten innings with an impressive 2.70 ERA—one of the lowest on the Royals that season. The following year, he was sent to the California Angels to complete a trade involving Willie Aikens and Rance Mulliniks. Eaton spent subsequent years in the minor leagues with the Angels, Detroit Tigers, and Montreal Expos organizations, including stints with Triple-A teams in the Pacific Coast League. His professional career was cut short by a series of knee injuries sustained in an off-season golf accident in 1983, leading to multiple surgeries after the 1984 season. Off the field, Eaton married his high school sweetheart, Suzanne Sullivan, in 1977, and together they had four daughters. He later settled back in Lake Worth Beach, Florida. Eaton passed away in Jupiter, Florida, on October 14, 2025, at the age of 71. Though his time in the majors was brief, Craig Eaton’s journey reflected a lifelong dedication to baseball, education, and family—marking him as one of the many unsung figures who contributed to the game’s rich tapestry. Terry Ley died. https://www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com/obituary/TerrenceTerry-Ley Who was Terry Ley? Terrence Richard “Terry” Ley (February 21, 1947 – August 30, 2025) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played briefly in Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees in 1971 and later in Japan for the Nippon-Ham Fighters. A left-handed pitcher from Portland, Oregon, Ley attended Madison High School before playing college baseball at the University of Oregon and later Clark College in Vancouver, Washington. Ley was initially drafted by the Detroit Tigers in 1965 but chose to attend college. He was selected by the Yankees in the third round of the January 1967 draft and signed shortly afterward. He made his MLB debut on August 8, 1971, appearing in six games, finishing the season with a 5.00 ERA and seven strikeouts. After the 1971 season, Ley was involved in multiple trades, moving from the Yankees to the Texas Rangers and then to the Cleveland Indians. Following his U.S. career, Ley played for the Nippon-Ham Fighters in Nippon Professional Baseball from 1974 to 1975. He made history in 1974 as the first pitcher in NPB to commit three balks in a single inning. Ley passed away in Prineville, Oregon, on August 30, 2025, at the age of 78. Though his major league career was brief, Ley is remembered for his time in both MLB and NPB, as well as his unique place in baseball history.

Both Alonso and Diaz have opted out. Mets decline option on Drew Smith, potentially ending the Mets career of (surprisingly) one of the team's longest-tenured players. Mets bring aboard pitcher Joey Gerber.