I’m kinda surprised there’s been no movement after the public statements on Saturday. I was expecting something to break today. I guess not. Since like mid-December I’ve checked this board and Twitter hoping and expecting to see some movement on Alonso. I’m now thinking it’s not going to get resolve...

So after Cohen's adamant rejection of the structure of the Alonso deal, Boras fired back yesterday through Will Sammon. Pete’s free-agent contract structure request are identical to the standards and practices of other clubs who have signed similarly situated qualifying-offer/all-star level players,...

Ichiro is a Hall of Famer. Anyone who doesn’t recognize that doesn’t deserve to vote. I disagree with so much of the HOF process/voting that I try not to lose any sleep over it. But some things are just dumb. I remember a few years ago some idiot writer tried defending his non vote. I think it was R...

If Boras's demand is so outrageous (and I tend to believe the Mets more so than Boras), I don't get why the Mets haven't disclosed the details of the Boras/Alonso demand. Right? This is why I think all of the info that's come out these last few weeks is straight from the Boras camp. If anything cam...

Wow. Steve Cohen just eviscerated the structure of the demand from Alonso/Boras. Called it asymmetric against the team. I have no idea what he’s objecting to but he made it clear he’s not bending on that. Sounds like he feels he made a fair offer to Pete and Pete will have to accept it if he wants t...

I just saw a clip of a panel at Amazin Day hosted by Gary Cohen. It had Stearns and Cohen sitting at it. The crowd was chanting “We want Pete”.

The Blue Jays rumors were flying yesterday. Tim Healey from Newsday and Andy Martino both reporting various degrees of progress. Martino going as far as to say talks were on the "10 yard line". That pretty much got shut down with the Jays' beat writers Shi Davidi and Ben Nicholson-Smith sh...

It's tough to know what Toronto will do. It's said they are desperate, and desperate teams do crazy things. And that's why they remain a threat. But let's assume for the sake of discussion that they are logical. They just gave Anthony Santander a 5 year, $92.5M deal. Per Ken Rosenthal, that deal has...

metirish wrote: ↑Thu Jan 23, 2025 3:31 pm

And the beat goes on

Alonso signs with Jays. "SEE I WAS RIGHT"

Alonso doesn't sign with the Jays. "SEE I WAS RIGHT"

I'm surprised this kid made it out of the drowning pool in Rivera's yard Completely inappropriate comment. You shouldn’t be throwing around baseless accusations just because you don’t like the team he played for. Mariano Rivera did not have a drowning pool in his yard. It was an electrocution pool.

He didn’t offer much. Said he’d love to have Pete back. Hopes it will happen.

Someone said “so we’re not out on Alonso?” He smiled. Kinda chuckled? Said don’t believe everything you hear in the media.

I just don't get what all the fuss is about these supposed "leaks" or whatever they are. The parties can divulge to the press whatever they wanna divulge about the negotiations I didn't say there was a fuss over it. I said the information was leaked. Yes, parties can divulge information. ...

I hope they are gray too. If not, I'd be fine with blue. I liked these from a few years ago. https://arc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-advancelocal.s3.amazonaws.com/public/U4NS7V3NLNAFHCLSRNIK7TEALE.jpg I'm hoping: 1. No black. Especially not the black without the white outline. 2. No script letters. 3. No b...

metsmarathon wrote: ↑Tue Jan 21, 2025 6:24 pm who is the absolute coward who anonymously chose not to vote for ichiro..?!

A guy who deserves to have his vote rescinded.

Love that McNeil photo. Headline is ok. Feels forced. I mean, I get that the Bronx is another borough. But you can't really sing it. And someone needed to say that it doesn't work. If you want to make a play on that song, I think the substitute place has to kinda rhyme. Places that end with "la...

I haven't thought this through completely, but I was thinking of a revenue sharing plan. But instead of rewarding the teams with the least revenue, reward the teams that finish in the middle of the pack. So of the 30 teams, 12 make the playoffs. Teams that finish 13-18 get the majority of revenue sh...

From my viewpoint, there are three scenarios. Scenario A The Mets pulled the walkaway move. They pulled their offer to Pete. But, the reporting is different, and couches a reunion as "less likely", without mentioning that the offer was pulled. If this happened, I think the reporting would ...

I think what CF is saying is that there's no advantage to the Mets in releasing their pivot plans to the public . It certainly makes sense to do that as a bargaining ploy in the private negotiations with Boras and Alonso. Exactly this. Walking away is an effective tactic. But it only needs to be co...

I mean logically. Why would the Mets publicly state they are pivoting to other options. That's the dumbest thing they can do. The effects are: 1. Other teams are encouraged to bid on Alonso, thinking that maybe the Mets are out and won't match it. 2. Public outcry from angry Mets fans 3. Negatively ...

I just don't get what all the fuss is about these supposed "leaks" or whatever they are. The parties can divulge to the press whatever they wanna divulge about the negotiations I didn't say there was a fuss over it. I said the information was leaked. Yes, parties can divulge information. ...

This peak into Boras' mindset starts to give you the context for the leaks they've issued this past week. What leaks? "Pete Alonso is willing to compromise with a three year deal! And despite lots of interest, it's only open to the Mets! What a guy!" "Can you believe it? Even after P...

Boras is starting to lose his cool. Yesterday at the Corbin Burnes conference, he complained openly that MLB teams are making money but not spending. https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/scott-boras-shames-mlb-teams-for-sitting-out-free-agency-theyre-making-more-but-theyre-not-spending/ He's clearly f...

I just found out about the hip surgery too.

I'm guessing that the Mets did their due diligence and that David Stearns is also not just finding out about the surgery.

Minter vs. Scott. Age: Minter is one year older than Scott Track Record: Scott has been lights out for two years, shitty before that. Minter had a shit year in 2019 but has been good every other year since 2017. Career 3.28 ERA, 1.196 WHIP WHIP: Minter was 1.019 in 2024. Scott: 1.125 ERA: Minter: 2....

Love this move. Not as sexy as Tanner Scott, but has a longer history of success.