I’m convinced that the Mets are taking such a hardline with Pete because they want to keep 1B open for a run at Vladdy next season. Assuming the 3 yr deals on the table include an opt-out after 1 year, Pete just needs to have a better all-around season than he did in ‘24 and an opt-out is a lock. That allows the Mets to not have all the pressure of bringing him back because almost every fan will want Vladdy anyway. I’m less worried about Vladdy needing DH reps his athleticism, even for his size, should be fine at 1B for the next decade (barring any significant injuries).
For at least one more day I'm going to live in the 'realm of fantasy baseball' and consider Pete the alternative and Vlad Jr the object of my baseball affection. I need a World Series win ASAP.
I've said this before, but Pete probably now regrets not taking a guaranteed seven years and $158 million. He may have even been able to bump it up to $168 million and make it an even $24 million AAV.
If I had to guess, that's about where Stearns and Cohen would have drawn the line for any kind of long-term deal.
That being said, I've thought (along with Michael) it made sense to put four years and $100 million on the table, or even five and $125 million, this season. I thought maybe that's where the organization was looking to land.
But now I'm not so sure. It all may be by the boards. They might just be looking to Vladdy long-term already and not be willing to give Pete the years he's looking for at any price.
Glad to read that the Mets have imposed a deadline of sorts with Boras and his BS. I'd love to see Pete back but it's becoming apparent that it may be time to move on. We all need to remember that Pete turned down his best offer, fired his former reps, and cast his fate with the huckster Boras. It was a bad decision that Pete will now have to live with.
The Mets, meanwhile, will be fine with or without Pete. It's time.
I’m convinced that the Mets are taking such a hardline with Pete because they want to keep 1B open for a run at Vladdy next season. Assuming the 3 yr deals on the table include an opt-out after 1 year, Pete just needs to have a better all-around season than he did in ‘24 and an opt-out is a lock. That allows the Mets to not have all the pressure of bringing him back because almost every fan will want Vladdy anyway. I’m less worried about Vladdy needing DH reps his athleticism, even for his size, should be fine at 1B for the next decade (barring any significant injuries).
For at least one more day I'm going to live in the 'realm of fantasy baseball' and consider Pete the alternative and Vlad Jr the object of my baseball affection. I need a World Series win ASAP.
I've said this before, but Pete probably now regrets not taking a guaranteed seven years and $158 million. He may have even been able to bump it up to $168 million and make it an even $24 million AAV.
If I had to guess, that's about where Stearns and Cohen would have drawn the line for any kind of long-term deal.
That being said, I've thought (along with Michael) it made sense to put four years and $100 million on the table, or even five and $125 million, this season. I thought maybe that's where the organization was looking to land.
But now I'm not so sure. It all may be by the boards. They might just be looking to Vladdy long-term already and not be willing to give Pete the years he's looking for at any price.
Glad to read that the Mets have imposed a deadline of sorts with Boras and his BS. I'd love to see Pete back but it's becoming apparent that it may be time to move on. We all need to remember that Pete turned down his best offer, fired his former reps, and cast his fate with the huckster Boras. It was a bad decision that Pete will now have to live with.
The Mets, meanwhile, will be fine with or without Pete. It's time.