What a great read, I was riveted and nostalgic! Yet getting much of the granular I never knew.
I have a strong feeling the team will go all-in for Skubal. But if they fall short on getting him, my intuition says the Bellingers won’t be signing with the club. Trade-wise, who else do you think would be a good fit — a true blockbuster — worth sending a huge haul of prospects for?
A long-term, MVP-caliber bat also seems like a major priority. An eleven-year veteran — and we never quite know which version of Lindor we’ll get — could face a season affected by a nagging injury, as any player might. How many more years like 2024 does he have in him? Could they also be putting big money on the table for a hitter under 30 with, say, a plus-one dWAR?
And then there’s the bullpen. Without Díaz, will that have to be rebuilt from scratch? With the possibility that not every need can be filled this offseason, adding a Skubal might be the kind of move that lets them tell themselves they’re gearing up to be the Dodgers — or even something closer to those great Oriole teams, the Big Red Machine, or the 1969–76 A’s who averaged nearly 95 wins a year. Which in this era might scream that any team with that aspiration needs two major additions every year?
And despite huge pockets, penalties still means that managing your payroll will be very important. Look what they got from Manaea, Montas and Marte (only the Mets offered him 2025) in 2025? Plus Montas salary in rehab 2026 is almost $83 million for so so little?
Don't think the Tigers will actually trade Skubal regardless of the haul that will likely need to be better than those four players. Perhaps the Mets can add another prospect and the Tigers can toss in OF Riley Greene who had a good offensive and defensive season. Bichette would be a great pick up for this team.
Yes, bring back Diaz! If Detroit is non responsive offer Marquis Elian Peña, Tong, Scott and Mauricio. For a fifth definitely not Sproat, Benge, Voit, Clifford or Jett.
Athletically, we have a serious issue with the outfield. Starter wise we have two subpar corner outfielders. A glaring hole in CF where if Alonso departs he may need to be one of the best players in baseball. Jett Williams may not be the long term answer (I know little about his defense) in CF but his athleticism is really needed.
I like Sandy Alcantara from the Marlins and Luis Castillo of the Mariners, both of whom I lobbied for the Mets to acquire earlier this year. They will not be break the bank trades as far as players nor will they require at this point bigger dollars as Alcantara is entering his last year and Castillo is inked for two more. As for Montas, most of his $17 million contract will be reimbursed via insurance, although that won't help any towards the luxury tax. He fortunately will not appear on the mound for the Mets in 2026 so that is a big plus.
This November trade was considered one of the more underrated trades the Mets made, and one that turned out great."
I think it's important to judge a trade both when it was made and how it turned out. If this trade happened this November, we would be talking about how we gave up too much. But you're right - it worked out better than the Mets had any right to expect when it was made. If Gentry doesn't get hurt and Frisella doesn't pass away - the Mets lose that trade big time.
I totally agree that the Mets need to strike early, because of the many needs that they have. I dint think its a good idea to wait, because I dont want them to end up with the scraps. Felix Millan was one my favorite Mets. I remember when Ed Ott picked him up and slammed him down and he got hurt, shoulder as I recall.
What a great read, I was riveted and nostalgic! Yet getting much of the granular I never knew.
I have a strong feeling the team will go all-in for Skubal. But if they fall short on getting him, my intuition says the Bellingers won’t be signing with the club. Trade-wise, who else do you think would be a good fit — a true blockbuster — worth sending a huge haul of prospects for?
A long-term, MVP-caliber bat also seems like a major priority. An eleven-year veteran — and we never quite know which version of Lindor we’ll get — could face a season affected by a nagging injury, as any player might. How many more years like 2024 does he have in him? Could they also be putting big money on the table for a hitter under 30 with, say, a plus-one dWAR?
And then there’s the bullpen. Without Díaz, will that have to be rebuilt from scratch? With the possibility that not every need can be filled this offseason, adding a Skubal might be the kind of move that lets them tell themselves they’re gearing up to be the Dodgers — or even something closer to those great Oriole teams, the Big Red Machine, or the 1969–76 A’s who averaged nearly 95 wins a year. Which in this era might scream that any team with that aspiration needs two major additions every year?
And despite huge pockets, penalties still means that managing your payroll will be very important. Look what they got from Manaea, Montas and Marte (only the Mets offered him 2025) in 2025? Plus Montas salary in rehab 2026 is almost $83 million for so so little?
Skubal for Sproat, Jett, Christian Scott, and Mauricio. Then extend him for 8 years/325
Sign Bo Bichette for 2b (7/180)
Bring back Diaz and sign his brother Alexis (fix him up in the lab)
Don't think the Tigers will actually trade Skubal regardless of the haul that will likely need to be better than those four players. Perhaps the Mets can add another prospect and the Tigers can toss in OF Riley Greene who had a good offensive and defensive season. Bichette would be a great pick up for this team.
Yes, bring back Diaz! If Detroit is non responsive offer Marquis Elian Peña, Tong, Scott and Mauricio. For a fifth definitely not Sproat, Benge, Voit, Clifford or Jett.
Athletically, we have a serious issue with the outfield. Starter wise we have two subpar corner outfielders. A glaring hole in CF where if Alonso departs he may need to be one of the best players in baseball. Jett Williams may not be the long term answer (I know little about his defense) in CF but his athleticism is really needed.
We have Benge for CF. We also have AJ Ewing and Nick Morabito who could likely play there.
I like Sandy Alcantara from the Marlins and Luis Castillo of the Mariners, both of whom I lobbied for the Mets to acquire earlier this year. They will not be break the bank trades as far as players nor will they require at this point bigger dollars as Alcantara is entering his last year and Castillo is inked for two more. As for Montas, most of his $17 million contract will be reimbursed via insurance, although that won't help any towards the luxury tax. He fortunately will not appear on the mound for the Mets in 2026 so that is a big plus.
If I was Detroit I would not want to move Greene. Who knows —Miami and Detroit might sign these guys?
"Mets trade for Felix Millan and George Stone
This November trade was considered one of the more underrated trades the Mets made, and one that turned out great."
I think it's important to judge a trade both when it was made and how it turned out. If this trade happened this November, we would be talking about how we gave up too much. But you're right - it worked out better than the Mets had any right to expect when it was made. If Gentry doesn't get hurt and Frisella doesn't pass away - the Mets lose that trade big time.
I totally agree that the Mets need to strike early, because of the many needs that they have. I dint think its a good idea to wait, because I dont want them to end up with the scraps. Felix Millan was one my favorite Mets. I remember when Ed Ott picked him up and slammed him down and he got hurt, shoulder as I recall.
I’m thinking they trade for Alcantra. Maybe Vientos Sproat,wieneger and Mauricio.