Here’s some thoughts I had about todays Mets news

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Yes but they also were elite in getting on base arraez only gets on base with singles which are not as valuable in todays game. I’m not saying he’s a terrible hitter, he’s just not as valuable as his batting average suggests

But he doesn’t get on base at higher level than guys who hit .270. He never strikes out but also never walks. I think you also would like more power out of the DH spot. He hit four home runs last year

I get where you’re coming from and I think we just have a difference on what is important in a hitter. Arraez gets on base about 35% of the time which is about the same as McNeil but McNeil has enough power to hit 15-20 hrs and can play defense at an acceptable level

His WAR last year was a 1. McNeil, who had the worst year of his career last year, for comparison had a 1.6

Because he’s a one dimensional player. He provides only contact hitting. He has no extra base power, he doesn’t walk and is a liability on defense. His OBP for someone with that high an average should be elite and it’s not

He said that if the Mets are looking for a veteran infielder and would likely look at Arraez as a DH or first base option if they miss out on Alonso

Probably means nothing but maybe he doesn’t care about playing with Ohtani

Yes, mostly because I think he rubs people the wrong way. We would miss his versatility though

He’s just hedging in case he doesn’t come back. If Soto signs with the Mets he’ll say he’s happy the Yankees didn’t overpay

Just shows how expensive starting pitching is. This is normal money for a backend starter in free agency. Stearns likes reclamation projects and hopefully he can be this years Manaea or Severino

I have felt all year that the Mets don’t have a ton of interest in bringing Pete back unless it’s a team friendly deal. I don’t think he fits the type of team Stearns wants to build. I hope I’m wrong but I don’t see him coming back.