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Stanek and his burst of mediocrity just barely got him over the hump.

Stanek is a worse pitcher than Braden Pooper, Frank Franshitshow and Jorge Juliblow combined.

Slipknot Stanek is closing? LOL, good luck.

Diaz has historically been a very overrated pitcher.

Wow, Diaz sucks and so does the rest of the team. Typical Stearns!

I dated all those girls in high school.

I've never heard the name.

He has yet to really suck in his career, so he's a surer bet than the umpteenth waiver claim that hasn't pitched in the majors since 2022 with a 6.54 career ERA. The Mets should give him and Kimbrel a shot. Kimbrel is wasting away in the minors right now and even since he started his decline, he's still pitched about as well as perhaps an Ottavino.

Was it noted that Chris Williams was released? Also, the Diamondbacks signed Anthony Gose.

Frayed Knot wrote: Jason Adam is an All-Star and he's also a guy I've never hear of. oe: so it turns out he's faced the Mets six times for a total of six innings, once in 2021 & '23, and then four times last year, twice each for SDP & TBR But I still don't remember him. Adam is one of those guys you turn around and see he's been in the league for a million years and ask, "has it been that long all ready?" He's already got eight years under his belt and he's one of those names that I think of as starting to pop up 'just yesterday.' He's also really good and the Mets should trade for him.

I can't even remember the last time I watched an All-Star Game. I think the last time I watched a Home Derb was when I was literally a child.

They should give Jared Porter another shot.

I'm sure Billy Eppler and Brodie are still available if you'd rather have them. I give Stearns the benefit of the doubt. I miss Jim Duquette.

LOL, Hayden Senger and his 0.01.

I stole it from Johnny Lunchbucket.

Poche was re-signed. Zach Poop will probably be re-signed to a $5 million big league deal and put in the closer's role.

I remember thinking he was just another stupid transient Stearns acquisition. And I was right!

Andinson Ferrer, who didn't even have a face in this thread, actually found a new home, being signed by Sacramento after being released by the Mets in April. Also, Jankowski elected free agency.

Struck me as the kind of guy who was going to be a Mets lifer. My second favorite Mets 'Grant,' my first being Grant Roberts. He debuted in another pitching carousel year, 2023 (but aren't they all nowadays); his name is stored in my brain alongside Josh Walker and Zach Muckenhirn.

You appreciate the effort but you're just looking for something dumb to gripe about. As I've cited before, I pull them from CBS/ESPN/Rotowire.

Joe Coleman died. https://www.newsweek.com/sports/mlb/tigers-all-star-first-draft-pick-appear-mlb-game-passes-away-2097007 Who was Joe Coleman? Joseph Howard Coleman was a Major League Baseball pitcher whose 15-year career (1965–1979) spanned seven teams, most notably the Detroit Tigers. A right-handed fireballer known for his fast pace and live arm, Coleman was a two-time 20-game winner and an American League All-Star in 1972. He was originally the third overall pick in MLB's inaugural amateur draft in 1965 and became the first drafted player to reach the majors. Coleman broke in with the Washington Senators at just 18 years old, later becoming a core part of Detroit’s rotation following the blockbuster 1970 trade for Denny McLain. Between 1971 and 1973, he won 62 games, struck out over 200 batters each season, and helped Detroit to the ALCS in 1972, throwing a record-setting 14-strikeout shutout in Game 3. His career included stints with the Cubs, Athletics, Blue Jays, Giants, and Pirates, finishing with a 142–135 record, 1,728 strikeouts, and a 3.70 ERA. Though he didn’t pitch in the postseason, he was part of the 1979 World Series champion Pirates. After retiring, Coleman had a long coaching career at both minor and major league levels, including roles with the Angels, Cardinals, Rays, Tigers, and Marlins organizations. He also made baseball history as part of MLB's first three-generation pitching family, following in the footsteps of his father, Joe Sr., and fathering Casey Coleman, who pitched in the majors in the 2010s. Coleman passed away at age 78 in Jamestown, Tennessee, on July 9, 2025. Lee Elia died. https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45711822/lee-elia-manager-cubs-phillies-dies-87 Who was Lee Elia? Lee Constantine Elia (1937–2025) was a lifelong baseball man whose career spanned over five decades as a player, manager, coach, and executive in Major League Baseball (MLB). Born in Philadelphia to Albanian immigrant parents, Elia was a multi-sport athlete who chose baseball after a football injury in college. As a player, Elia had brief stints in the MLB with the Chicago White Sox (1966) and Chicago Cubs (1968), compiling a modest career batting average of .203 over 95 games. After retiring as a player, he found his true calling in coaching and management. He began managing in the minors in 1975 and rose through the Philadelphia Phillies' farm system, ultimately managing the Phillies (1987–88) and the Cubs (1982–83) at the major league level. His MLB managerial record stood at 238–300 (.442). Elia also served as a coach for several major league teams, including the Phillies, Yankees, Mariners, Blue Jays, Devil Rays, and Orioles. He earned a World Series ring with the 1980 Phillies. Elia is perhaps most famously remembered for a profanity-laced tirade against Cubs fans in 1983, a moment that cemented his reputation for passionate defense of his players. Beyond the dugout, Elia held scouting and executive roles later in life, serving as a special assistant with both the Dodgers and Braves. Known for his loyalty, intensity, and baseball mind, he mentored players and contributed to player development well into his seventies. He passed away in Odessa, Florida, on July 9, 2025, just shy of his 88th birthday, leaving behind a legacy as a fiery and deeply committed figure in American baseball.

Paul Blackburn: Blackburn (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Sunday before beginning a rehab assignment at Single-A Port St. Lucie after the All-Star break, MLB.com reports. With Kodai Senga rejoining the rotation Friday and Sean Manaea (elbow/oblique) expected back Sunday, the Mets don't need to rush Blackburn back to patch over holes in the rotation. The 31-year-old right-hander should still be ready to come off the IL in late July, but it will likely be in a long-relief role. Injury Shoulder. Est. Return 7/25/2025. Sean Manaea: Manaea (elbow/oblique) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list and is expected to work as a bulk reliever Sunday against the Royals. The left-hander is making his 2025 MLB debut in the final game of the first half, and he is poised to pitch behind Clay Holmes in Kansas City. Manaea threw 73 pitches over 3.2 innings during his final rehab outing and shouldn't face significant workload restrictions, though he could have a suppressed pitch count Sunday as a result of his role. The 33-year-old had a 3.47 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 184:63 K:BB over 181.2 regular-season innings for the Mets last year and should work as a traditional starter after the All-Star break. Starling Marte: Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Friday that the results of Marte's (knee) MRI were "very encouraging," and the Mets expect Marte to return after the All-Star break, Laura Albanese of Newsday reports. Marte was placed on the injured list July 7 due to a bruised right knee, but he may not miss more than the required 10 days. The outfielder is slashing .270/.353/.387 in 188 plate appearances this season. Injury Knee. Est. Return 7/18/2025. Tylor Megill: The Mets transferred Megill (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Tuesday. Megill resumed a throwing program last week as he works his way back from a right elbow sprain, but the Mets' decision to move him to the 60-day IL means he won't be eligible to return until mid-August. The transaction clears a spot for the return of outfielder Jesse Winker (oblique) from the 60-day IL. Injury Elbow. Est. Return 8/14/2025. Dedniel Nunez: Nunez (elbow) is scheduled to undergo Tommy John surgery next week, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. Nunez landed on the injured list July 3 with a sprained right elbow, and he's now slated to undergo Tommy John surgery for the second time in his career. The 29-year-old will wrap up 2025 with five earned runs allowed in 9.2 innings, and because his procedure will happen so far into the season, he's likely to remain on the shelf for the entire 2026 campaign as well. Injury Elbow. Est. Return 2/1/2027. Jesse Winker: The Mets placed Winker on the 10-day injured list Friday due to back inflammation. Winker exited Thursday's game with back tightness and headed to New York to undergo further testing, which revealed inflammation severe enough to warrant an IL stint. Winker has been serving as the Mets' primary DH, a role that could be handed to Mark Vientos in the short term. Jared Young was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move. Injury Back. Est. Return 7/21/2025.

It's Manaea day, he's been activated from the IL. Warren was sent down to accommodate.

We had Michael Wacha once and he sucked. He was good before, but he sucked with us. Well, now he's good again. Since leaving NY: 45-28, 3.72 ERA, 111 ERA+. With NY: 1-4, 6.62 ERA.

You won't see him any time soon, Stearns prefers signing trash heap pitchers like Zach Pop and Colin Poche and instantly putting them on the roster instead of calling up the actual prospects.