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Ryan Finkelstein retweeted
Freddy Peralta won ALCS MVP… because of course he did.
People are quick to spam “lolmets,” which is fair. But nobody’s paying attention to the Brewers side of the original trade.
There’s a real chance that Peralta (who the Brewers traded to the Mets) could end up being the reason the Brewers don’t win the World Series.
At least the Mets got prospects in return that can help them in 2027.
If you’re curious, go look at how Brandon Sproat and Jett Williams have performed in the Brewers organization. 👀 #LGM
Ryan Finkelstein retweeted
The Mets may trade for a top arm this offseason.
Pitchers like:
🔹️ Drew Rasmussen
🔹️ Logan Gilbert
🔹️ Joe Ryan
The only question is whether any of those players can handle New York. Freddy Peralta certainly couldn’t.
All three pitch for small-market teams. Should the Mets try to trade for one of these starters when there’s a chance they won’t pitch well in NY? #LGM
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NEW Saturday Just Baseball Show!
Ryan and Peter discuss:
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LIVE on YouTube after the game!
The way I’ve put it on my show is simple: David Stearns doesn’t deserve any of the credit for the current Brewers going to the World Series.
He does however deserve most of the credit for turning the Brewers into a winning organization.
The current FO and Pat Murphy took a well-built infrastructure and improved upon it.
There's some really dumb narrative out there that the Brewers have been more successful this year because Stearns isn't there lol.
Matt Arnold has proven he's very good at this job and that current front office deserves a ton of credit, but Stearns certainly played a role in building up that roster/organization. We don't need to pass Stearns credit (it should mostly go to the folks still there), but blaming Stearns is nonsensical.
Would be a MASSIVE hire. I’d rather have K-Long back over most of the top bats on the market.
Which is admittedly a reflection on how bad the free agent class is. But Long is as good as it gets for a hitting coach.
Should the Mets Bring Back Kevin Long?
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Just Baseball is looking for an intern to help build our sports card branch @JustBB_Breaks 🚨
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Ryan Finkelstein retweeted
Should Kodai Senga be the Mets’ closer in 2027? 👻
Senga is the kind of player who needs a defined role. Bouncing back and forth between spot starts and bullpen appearances didn’t do him any favors.
It was only when the Mets all but named him closer that he performed.
So what do you do if you want to add a high-leverage arm in free agency or via trade?
Make Senga your 8th-inning guy? Move him back to the rotation? Or just try to trade him? #LGM
Ryan Finkelstein retweeted
The Freddy Peralta experience is everything it means to be a Mets fan.
Brewers (2025): 2.70 ERA
Mets: 4.99 ERA
Rays: 3.25 ERA
Why couldn’t he find success with the Mets? Is it the coaching, or is he just a small-market pitcher?
Regardless, it’s a good thing the Mets found out he can’t pitch in New York before offering him a multi-year contract. #LGM
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Ryan Finkelstein retweeted
Does Mark Vientos deserve a spot on the 2027 Mets?
Looking at his 2026 season, it’s hard to find many redeeming qualities.
He was awful offensively. He was awful defensively. He gives you nothing on the basepaths. And the only thing that seemed to grow this year was his ego.
What should the Mets do with Mark Vientos?
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This week, we will be live TUESDAY 10/13 at 5:30pm eastern. Pinch hitting for @Poison_IBBY will be @FinkelsteinRyan of Locked On Mets & Just Baseball {dot} com!
Join the convo! #LGM
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Ryan Finkelstein retweeted
Ronny Mauricio is out of options.
Both literally and figuratively.
He can’t be sent to Triple-A anymore, and there’s no clear spot for him to get regular playing time on the major-league roster.
Should the Mets tender him a contract for 2027, or try to trade him? #LGM
Ryan Finkelstein retweeted
My 2027 Salary Projections for Arbitration-Eligible Players are now LIVE on Just Baseball with each case analyzed one-by-one!
In addition, each team has a full arbitration/tender decision guide linked throughout the article (and in this thread), where I show you how and why I got to the number I did, as well as the implications it has for tender decisions.
Huge thank you to @JustBB_Media for showcasing my work and @FinkelsteinRyan for help in the editorial process!
I've had the privilege of working professionally in arbitration on both the player and club sides, and I've been inside the hearing room, giving me a one-of-a-kind perspective on each case.
🧵 Check out the thread below for a deep dive into every case and roster decision facing your team! 🧵
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Just imagine how much better Brett Baty would’ve been this year if he had a better batting practice pitcher…
Ryan Finkelstein retweeted
It’s safe to say Bo Bichette will most likely be back in Queens next season.
Hard to imagine any team offering more than $40M a year for a player who just put up a sub-100 wRC+.
Ryan Finkelstein retweeted
Last night, starting pitcher Didier Fuentes got 11 outs against the Dodgers out of the bullpen. 🔥
Teams may start focusing on transitioning some starting pitchers to a bullpen role to have them throw 2–3 innings when needed mid-game.
Could this be the future for Jonah Tong? 👀 #LGM
Ryan Finkelstein retweeted
Ty France has been incredible in the playoffs, and really all year long.
2026 Stats:
🔹️.865 OPS
🔹️141 wRC+
🔹️3.6 fWAR
Should the Mets sign France to be their starting first baseman in 2027? #LGM