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What happened to optionality?

Mets Fix • 275 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🎾 Sports Baseball Contracts Teams Free Agency
  1. Teams are extending players early in their careers to secure productive years and avoid high costs later on.
  2. Being limited in player flexibility can lead to challenges in finalizing team rosters and potentially losing players to waivers or free agency.
  3. Backloading contracts can help teams manage luxury tax impact and compete for player services effectively in the long term.

Commanding speed

Mets Fix • 275 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🎾 Sports Baseball News
  1. Excitement for baseball season starting soon with pitchers and catchers reporting.
  2. Mets signed Shintaro Fujinami to strengthen their bullpen.
  3. Offer of 7-day free trial to subscribe and access full post archives.

Super Mets Fan

Mets Fix • 255 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🎾 Sports Baseball Football Athlete Fandom
  1. Baseball season is near with Mets starting workouts soon.
  2. Taylor Swift should not distract from following Patrick Mahomes.
  3. Access to full post archives with a 7-day free trial subscription to Mets Fix.

Ottavino returns

Mets Fix • 294 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Baseball
  1. The Mets signed Adam Ottavino to boost their bullpen.
  2. There is still more work to be done by the team.
  3. Pitchers and catchers are reporting in 14 days.
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Positional optionality

Mets Fix • 235 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🎾 Sports Baseball Training
  1. Baseball season is starting, with Mets players already practicing in Port St. Lucie.
  2. Pitchers and catchers are reporting in 4 days.
  3. Access Mets Fix posts with a 7-day free trial subscription.

Just Short

Mets Fix • 294 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Baseball News
  1. Billy Wagner falls short of reaching the Hall of Fame, while three others make it.
  2. The Mets are looking for relief pitching in the market.
  3. Spring training is just 21 days away.

Remember Buddy

Mets Fix • 294 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Baseball News
  1. Mets legend Buddy Harrelson passed away
  2. The Mets reached agreements with six arbitration-eligible players
  3. Access to full post archives with a 7-day free trial on Mets Fix

Ballot Time

Mets Fix • 235 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Baseball News
  1. Find out if Billy Wagner is inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame tonight.
  2. Mets missed out on Aroldis Chapman and are still engaged with Hector Neris.
  3. Spring training is 22 days away, get ready for Mets Fix with your morning coffee!

Reaching for the Stars

Mets Fix • 255 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Baseball International Players
  1. The Mets signed Dominican and Venezuelan prospects while Starling Marte stands out in winter ball.
  2. The Mets had a Dominican-themed week, celebrating their Academy's graduation ceremony.
  3. Read more by subscribing to Mets Fix for a 7-day free trial.

Forever Mets

Mets Fix • 235 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Baseball Sports News
  1. Spring training for pitchers and catchers is less than a month away.
  2. Mets will be reporting to Port St. Lucie on February 14.
  3. First full-squad workout is scheduled for February 19.

All quiet on the Alonso front

Mets Fix • 255 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Baseball
  1. Negotiations for a contract extension between Pete Alonso and the Mets are at a standstill
  2. David Stearns is actively trying to trade for more starting pitching for the Mets
  3. Read more with a 7-day free trial on Mets Fix

Hey Manaea!

Mets Fix • 235 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Baseball
  1. The Mets signed Sean Manaea to a two-year, $28 million contract with an opt out in 2024.
  2. The Mets are being risk-averse in their 2024 offseason signings.
  3. Read more about the Mets' rotation and offseason moves with a 7-day free trial on Mets Fix.

Meet the new Mets

Mets Fix • 196 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Baseball
  1. Introduction of new Mets players: Harrison Bader and Luis Severino.
  2. David Stearns shares update on offseason approach.
  3. Mets sign Yacksel Ríos to a minor-league deal and an update on arbitration deadline.

Revenge of the Nerds

The Better Letter • 196 implied HN points • 08 Dec 23
🎾 Sports Analytics Baseball Innovation Management Statistics
  1. Baseball's analytics revolution owes its existence to a smart security guard creating statistical analysis accessible and interesting.
  2. The success of 'Moneyball' accelerated the statistical disruption in baseball and led to the widespread use of advanced statistical measures in MLB.
  3. The Bill James approach transformed baseball analysis to be more objective, relevant, and useful, impacting team strategies and decision-making.

Stray Thoughts... - You mean Cerberus?

THE BATFLIP • 314 implied HN points • 29 Sep 23
🎾 Sports Baseball Statistics Team Dynamics
  1. Chris Bassitt reached the 200 inning mark with a stellar performance for the Blue Jays, a rare accomplishment in today's game.
  2. Pitchers going deep into games for 200+ innings is becoming increasingly rare due to injury prevention, expanded bullpens, and awareness of third-time-through-the-order penalty.
  3. Brandon Belt's performance, Rangers' bullpen struggles, and playoff scenarios are important factors to watch for Blue Jays' postseason hopes.

A Stearns Move

Mets Fix • 314 implied HN points • 13 Sep 23
🎾 Sports Baseball News
  1. David Stearns is coming to save the Mets
  2. Ronny Mauricio impresses with his first major league home run
  3. Access full post archives with a 7-day free trial of Mets Fix

Get to know Joander Suarez

Mets Fix • 314 implied HN points • 08 Sep 23
🎾 Sports Baseball Profiles
  1. The post is about Joander Suarez, a young right-hander catching attention in baseball.
  2. Suarez is not a top-ranked prospect, but is impressing people with his performance.
  3. Read more about Suarez with a 7-day free trial subscription to Mets Fix.

Las Vegas is a good bet for baseball

Silver Bulletin • 125 implied HN points • 17 Nov 23
🎾 Sports Baseball Tourism
  1. Las Vegas is a good location for baseball due to its high tourist population that seeks entertainment.
  2. The city has a high sports avidity demonstrated by the interest in various sports leagues.
  3. Las Vegas's compact layout makes it easy for residents and tourists to access the stadium efficiently.