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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/grading-sean-manaea-75-million-contract-mets');   ga('set', 'title', 'Grading Sean Manaea’s $75 million contract with Mets');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ASAP-Grading-Sean-Manaeas-75-million-contract-with-Mets.jpg"></figure><h1>Grading Sean Manaea’s $75 million contract with Mets</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-24T06:35:20-08:00">December 24th, 6:35am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-24T06:35:20-08:00">December 24th, 6:35am</time><address><a>Russell Steinberg</a>Russell Steinberg covers Major League Baseball and the New York Liberty for ClutchPoints. A baseball and basketball lifer, he has written for Boardroom, SLAM, SB Nation, The Next, and more. He graduated from NYU in 2012 and still returns to serve as PA announcer and occasional broadcaster for the school’s basketball and volleyball teams.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>It almost made too much sense, and it finally became official on Monday when <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mets-news-sean-manaea-agrees-to-3-year-contract-with-mets">Sean Manaea returned to the New York Mets</a> on a three-year, $75 million deal.</p><p>Manaea came to Flushing last offseason as a free agent, signing a two-year, $28 million contract with a player option for the second season. After having one of the best years of his career in 2024, Manaea wisely declined to exercise that option, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb-news-sean-manaea-makes-free-agency-pitch-to-teams">putting him in position to earn</a> an average of $25 million over the next three seasons.</p><p>Overall, Manaea went 12-6 for the Mets with a 3.47 ERA, 1.084 WHIP and 184 strikeouts over 181.2 innings pitched. Even better, he was stellar in three of his four postseason starts as New York went from the National League Wild Card Series to pushing the eventual World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers to six games in the NLCS.</p><p>Manaea figures to be ready to ride that momentum into 2025, and with the rest of the Mets’ rotation still sorting itself out, the 32-year-old could find himself as one of the more dependable starters on the staff.</p><h2><b>Sean Manaea’s contract fits a Mets team in win-now mode</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Sean-Manaea-Mets.jpg"><figcaption>Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>It doesn’t take a baseball expert or a mathematician to see that Mets owner Steve Cohen has spent nearly $1 billion this offseason to build a 2025 team even better than the 2024 club that came within two games of the World Series. He already brought in <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/juan-soto-bold-predictions-765-million-mets-contract">Juan Soto on a $765 million deal</a>, took <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mets-news-clay-holmes-rivals-new-york-yankees-trade-fans">ex-Yankees closer Clay Holmes</a> and made him a starter, and the team remains a serious <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mets-news-new-york-signs-infielder-pete-alonso-free-agency">contender for Pete Alonso</a> and Alex Bregman.</p><p>So it’s no surprise to see Manaea back with the Mets on any sort of deal — especially now that Luis Severino is with the Athletics.</p><p>Even with “only” Soto and Francisco Lindor anchoring the lineup and Kodai Senga on track to be back and healthy as a No. 1. starter, the Mets are on the short list of World Series favorites. Manaea gives New York the potential to have a lethal front end of the rotation as well.</p><p>The other side of it is that Lindor is 30, Senga is 31 and Alonso, if he returns <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fair-territory-with-ken-rosenthal/id1686246159" rel="noopener">as is widely expected</a>, he will be entering his age 30 season. That won’t be a problem in 2025 but it gives the Mets a clear window of the next few years before those stars start exiting their primes. Cohen has invested heavily and the Mets are built to win right now.</p><h2><b>Grading the Sean Manaea contract</b></h2><p>If Manaea’s 2024 season was perfectly representative of his entire career, this contract would be a no-brainer A+, particularly for a team with the Mets’ resources. But it’s only fair that we zoom out a bit. Between 2022 and 2023 with the San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants, he pitched to an 83 ERA+, clearly below league average. Before that, he pretty much alternated good and bad seasons for much of his career.</p><p>So there’s some risk. There’s also an element of unknown for us, the non-Mets staff and front office. We don’t know what they were able to unlock in Manaea that could give them confidence to proceed with a $75 million commitment. Giving them the benefit of the doubt but still acknowledging the relative risk, this contract appears to be a great one for both sides.</p><p><b>Sean Manaea contract grade: A-</b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Grading Sean Manaea’s $75 million contract with Mets

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A baseball and basketball lifer, he has written for Boardroom, SLAM, SB Nation, The Next, and more. He graduated from NYU in 2012 and still returns to serve as PA announcer and occasional broadcaster for the school’s basketball and volleyball teams.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Veteran outfielder and designated hitter <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rangers-news-texas-agrees-contract-joc-pederson-nathaniel-lowe-trade">Joc Pederson is headed to the Texas Rangers</a> on a two-year deal, but the left-handed hitter could have gone to the New York Mets instead.</p><p>The New York Mets <a href="https://x.com/JonHeyman/status/1871201675312263274" rel="noopener">were interested</a> in acquiring Pederson, who spent 2024 with the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post.</p><p>The Mets have already had an eventful offseason, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb-rumors-mets-aggressive-yet-smart-plan-juan-soto-765-million-contract">signing Juan Soto</a> to a massive 15-year, $765 million contract, then taking <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mets-news-clay-holmes-rivals-new-york-yankees-trade-fans">ex-Yankees closer Clay Holmes</a> to bolster their starting rotation. They also <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mets-news-sean-manaea-agrees-to-3-year-contract-with-mets">re-signed starting pitcher Sean Manaea</a> on Sunday night as their full roster starts to take shape.</p><p>In total, Mets owner Steve Cohen has spent close to $1 billion on his team this winter, and the club isn’t complete just yet. Now that they’ve missed on Pederson, the team is expected to work toward <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/perfect-contract-mets-offer-re-sign-pete-alonso">bringing back first baseman Pete Alonso</a>, the last remaining major player on the board at that position.</p><p>The Mets may also look to add one more infielder and <a href="https://nypost.com/2024/12/23/sports/mets-nearing-billion-dollar-offseason-with-sean-manaea-contract/" rel="noopener">another bullpen arm</a>, according to Justin Tasch of the New York Post.</p><h2><b>Joc Pederson goes to the Rangers after a career year in Arizona</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Joc-Pederson.jpg"><figcaption>Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Pederson is going to Arlington — not the Mets — on a two-year deal worth $37 million <a href="https://x.com/Buster_ESPN/status/1871180944952242378" rel="noopener">with an opt-out</a> after year one, ESPN’s Buster Olney reported. With an AAV of $18.5 million, Pederson is taking advantage of arguably the best season of his career.</p><p>Pederson, who made $9.5 million last year for the Diamondbacks, had a mutual option with the club worth $14 million for 2025. In his age 32 season, Pederson hit .275 with 23 home runs and a career-best .908 OPS.</p><p>The one downside for the Rangers is that Pederson was a full-time designated hitter in 2024. He has not played the field since his time with the San Francisco Giants, where he primarily played left. With Jake Burger taking up first base for the Rangers and the quartet of Ardolis Garcia, Wyatt Langford, Evan Carter and Leody Taveras already patrolling the outfield, Pederson can be a depth piece at either position, but will also probably spend the bulk of his time at DH.</p><p>That is, of course, unless Texas swings a trade before the offseason ends.</p><p>The Rangers, who won the 2023 World Series, are coming off a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rangers-blame-missing-2024-postseason">disappointing 78-84 season</a> in 2024. But with the Houston Astros losing Kyle Tucker and probably Alex Bregman, the American League West will be up for grabs next season. Provided Jacob deGrom comes back healthy and Kumar Rocker can put together a complete season in the Majors, there’s no reason to think the Rangers won’t be contenders again in 2025.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

MLB rumors: Mets showed interest in Joc Pederson prior to Rangers deal

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mets-news-sean-manaea-agrees-to-3-year-contract-with-mets');   ga('set', 'title', 'Sean Manaea agrees to 3-year contract with Mets');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Mets-news-Sean-Manaea-agrees-to-3-year-contract-with-New-York.jpg"></figure><h1>Sean Manaea agrees to 3-year contract with Mets</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-22T22:54:51-08:00">December 22nd, 10:54pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-22T23:43:08-08:00">December 22nd, 11:43pm</time><address><a>Brayden Haena</a>Brayden Haena is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. A die-hard San Francisco Giants fan and a football fanatic, Brayden further channels his baseball enthusiasm through his podcast, where he delves into the latest in sports with engaging commentary. He also serves as the Defensive Coordinator for Heritage High School. His commitment to sports journalism is evident in his diverse experiences with ContraCosta.news and his dedication to delivering compelling and insightful content.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/clay-holmes-admits-mets-deal-came-with-juan-soto-twist">New York Mets have secured a key piece of their rotation</a> by agreeing to a three-year, $75 million contract with left-hander Sean Manaea. Manaea, 32, is coming off one of the best seasons of his career, <a href="https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/report-sean-manaea-staying-with-mets-on-three-year-75-million-contract/" rel="noopener">establishing himself as a dependable force</a> in the Mets’ rotation. The <a href="https://x.com/JeffPassan/status/1871084494184460421" rel="noopener">news of the signing broke late</a> Sunday night.</p><p>“BREAKING: Left-hander Sean Manaea and the New York Mets are in agreement on a three-year, $75 million contract, sources tell ESPN. The 32-year-old is running it back with the Mets,” Passan reported via X, formerly Twitter.</p><p>Across 181.2 innings in 2024, he posted a 3.47 ERA, struck out 184 batters, and recorded a 1.08 WHIP. Opposing hitters managed just a .201 batting average against the six-foot-four southpaw, reflecting his dominant presence on the mound.</p><p>The veteran lefty’s stellar second half was particularly noteworthy. After the All-Star break, Manaea refined his delivery, contributing to a sharp 3.05 ERA and 124 strikeouts over 121 innings. His ability to limit walks—issuing just 38 free passes during that span—further cemented his value. His efforts earned him an 11th-place finish in the Cy Young voting and set the stage for his lucrative new deal.</p><h2><b>Sean Manaea, Mets reunite</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Sean-Manaea-with-NY-Mets-3.jpg"><figcaption>Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Manaea’s impact extended into the postseason, where he became a go-to arm for the Mets in their run to the National League Championship Series. Over his first three playoff starts, he allowed just five earned runs across 17 innings, showcasing his ability to thrive under pressure. However, his final outing in Game 6 of the NLCS against the Los Angeles Dodgers saw him surrender five runs over two innings, marking a disappointing end to an otherwise impressive season.</p><p>Originally drafted in the first round of the 2013 MLB Draft by the Kansas City Royals, Manaea debuted with the Oakland Athletics in 2016 after being traded. He has since played for the A’s, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, and Mets, amassing a 4.04 ERA over nine big league seasons.</p><p>The decision to re-sign Manaea underscores the Mets’ commitment to maintaining a competitive rotation. Manaea’s six-pitch arsenal and improved mechanics make him a reliable asset, particularly as the team eyes another deep postseason run. For Manaea, the contract signifies faith in his continued growth and ability to sustain his success. As he returns to Queens, both the player and the organization will look to build on a strong 2024 campaign and aim for a championship in the seasons to come.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Sean Manaea agrees to 3-year contract with Mets

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb-news-sean-manaea-makes-free-agency-pitch-to-teams');   ga('set', 'title', 'Sean Manaea makes free agency pitch to MLB teams');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Sean-Manaea-makes-free-agency-pitch-to-teams.jpg"></figure><h1>Sean Manaea makes free agency pitch to MLB teams</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-20T21:45:33-08:00">December 20th, 9:45pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-20T21:45:33-08:00">December 20th, 9:45pm</time><address><a href="https://letterboxd.com/splooshpuhrty/films/by/your-rating/">Jedd Pagaduan</a>Jedd Pagaduan is a certified Clippers and Gunners fan, which means he's a very sports-traumatized individual. He now writes about sports instead as a form of therapy.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The end of the calendar year is near, and a few of the top free agents on the market have already found new homes for 2025 and beyond — with Juan Soto grabbing the headlines after signing a 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets that could be worth as much as $805 million. But now that the Mets have broken the bank to bring in the best player in free agency, some of their 2024 contributors may not be brought back — including <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb-rumors-sean-manaea-contract-update-wake-nathan-eovaldi-deal">starting pitcher Sean Manaea</a>.</p><p>While the door hasn’t completely closed yet on <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb-rumors-mets-aggressive-yet-smart-plan-juan-soto-765-million-contract">Manaea potentially re-signing with the Mets</a>, there is a chance that the 32-year-old lefty would have to look elsewhere to get the contract he desires. But Manaea wants to make <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBNetwork/status/1870273229144895910" rel="noopener">one thing absolutely clear</a> — he will be giving it his all for any team he puts pen to paper for.</p><p>“[I bring] consistency. Knock on wood, I’ve been healthy the past few years. I feel like my leadership has definitely improved over the years. I actually view myself in that role and not just somebody that’s part of a clubhouse. I think I can mentor the younger generation, the young kids coming up. And overall, just being a team guy,” Manaea said in an appearance on the MLB Tonight show on MLB Network. “Whatever team I’m on, I put my heart and soul into it.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">"Whatever team I'm on, I put my heart and soul into it…"</p><p>Coming off an incredible season, free agent Sean Manaea joins <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MLBTonight?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MLBTonight</a> to talk about adjustments and the value he brings to a team. <a href="https://t.co/qS4fUg1NbP">pic.twitter.com/qS4fUg1NbP</a></p><p>— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBNetwork/status/1870273229144895910?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 21, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Of course, all of that is simply the cherry on top of what a solid pitcher Manaea continues to be, as he showed for the Mets in 2024. And it’s not like he’s had a long track record of being one of the best pitchers in the MLB, so perhaps the door is open for the Mets to re-sign him on a contract that makes sense for both parties.</p><h2><b>Sean Manaea makes adjustment that leads to solid 2024 for the Mets</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/10-22-24-manaea-image.jpeg"><figcaption>© Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>There is always a temptation for pitchers to tinker with their mechanics to get better results. Such is the pressure of pitching in the big leagues where you always have to be at your best to be a featured member of a roster. But for Sean Manaea, he was already a major part of the Mets rotation even before he lowered the release height in his delivery.</p><p>Regardless, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mets-news-sean-manaea-reveals-attack-strategy-game-3-win">results don’t lie</a>. Manaea had a better ERA, strikeout rate, and walk rate ever since he lowered the release height in his delivery. And perhaps this could lead to better and more consistent numbers for him moving forward — whether it’s with the Mets or another team that he signs with in free agency.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Sean Manaea makes free agency pitch to MLB teams

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mets-news-francisco-lindor-drops-electric-juan-soto-admission');   ga('set', 'title', 'Mets’ Francisco Lindor drops ‘electric’ Juan Soto admission');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Mets-news-Francisco-Lindor-drops-electric-Juan-Soto-admission.jpg"></figure><h1>Mets’ Francisco Lindor drops ‘electric’ Juan Soto admission</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-20T21:07:30-08:00">December 20th, 9:07pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-20T21:07:30-08:00">December 20th, 9:07pm</time><address><a href="https://letterboxd.com/splooshpuhrty/films/by/your-rating/">Jedd Pagaduan</a>Jedd Pagaduan is a certified Clippers and Gunners fan, which means he's a very sports-traumatized individual. He now writes about sports instead as a form of therapy.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/juan-soto-bold-predictions-765-million-mets-contract">New York Mets pulled off the biggest move</a> of the offseason when they secured the services of Juan Soto, signing him to a record-setting 15-year, $765 million contract in free agency that could be worth as much as $805 million. Soto’s contributions in 2024 were worth 8.1 WAR, and it helps that the Mets were able to steal the 26-year-old right fielder from their sworn rival New York Yankees.</p><p>Soto is expected to elevate the Mets the same way he did the Yankees last season, and it’s not like the Mets need him to be anyone other than his usual self for them to take the next step into World Series contention. And shortstop Francisco Lindor also sees how Soto can liven up a raucous Citi Field faithful even further with <a href="https://twitter.com/SNY_Mets/status/1870205109214302409" rel="noopener">the way he carries himself</a> in every inning he plays on the field, and every at-bat he’s hell-bent on sticking it to the opposing pitcher.</p><p>“He’s an electric player. That’s going to add to the vibes as well. Also his professionalism. I think that’s going to go well with the organization with the culture that we’ve been trying to grow and trying to establish,” Lindor said, via SNY Mets on X (formerly known as Twitter).</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Francisco Lindor spoke with <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBNetwork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MLBNetwork</a> about the Mets signing of Juan Soto:</p><p>"He's an electric player. That's going to add to the vibes as well. Also his professionalism. I think that's going to go well with the organization with the culture that we've been trying to grow" <a href="https://t.co/DjxHWSBxSL">pic.twitter.com/DjxHWSBxSL</a></p><p>— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) <a href="https://twitter.com/SNY_Mets/status/1870205109214302409?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 20, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Lindor credits the entire Mets front office from executing this grand heist of Soto, as it will set them up for what is looking like a fruitful future filled with winning baseball ahead.</p><p>“The whole front office [is] trying to build the culture and atmosphere where the fans come and have fun, the players have fun, the families enjoy the game. But we’re gonna go out there and give everything we got. I think a guy like Juan Soto is gonna help a lot [in that regard],” Lindor added.</p><h2><b>Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor will be a dynamic one-two punch for the Mets</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Juan-Soto-with-NY-Mets-2.jpg"><figcaption>Brad Penner-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Mets already had one of the best offenses in the entire MLB last season, scoring 4.75 a game which ranked seventh in the entire league. Adding Juan Soto only serves to make their lineup even more deadly, especially when he’ll be able to form a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mets-news-juan-soto-gets-100-real-on-francisco-lindor-partnership">dynamic one-two combination with Francisco Lindor</a> at the heart of the order similar to his connection with Aaron Judge on the Yankees.</p><p>Soto is such a huge upgrade over Starling Marte that the Mets won’t have to think about who else to pencil in at right field everyday anymore.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Mets’ Francisco Lindor drops ‘electric’ Juan Soto admission

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb-rumors-yankees-roki-sasaki-move-will-concern-mets');   ga('set', 'title', 'MLB rumors: Yankees’ Roki Sasaki move will concern Mets');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/MLB-rumors-Yankees-Roki-Sasaki-move-will-concern-Mets.jpg"></figure><h1>MLB rumors: Yankees’ Roki Sasaki move will concern Mets</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-20T16:13:14-08:00">December 20th, 4:13pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-20T16:13:14-08:00">December 20th, 4:13pm</time><address><a>Brayden Haena</a>Brayden Haena is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. A die-hard San Francisco Giants fan and a football fanatic, Brayden further channels his baseball enthusiasm through his podcast, where he delves into the latest in sports with engaging commentary. He also serves as the Defensive Coordinator for Heritage High School. His commitment to sports journalism is evident in his diverse experiences with ContraCosta.news and his dedication to delivering compelling and insightful content.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb-rumors-the-dark-horse-threat-to-dodgers-padres-for-roki-sasaki">battle for Roki Sasaki, Japan’s pitching phenom, is heating up,</a> with the New York Yankees and Mets vying for his services in a high-stakes free agency race. On Thursday, both teams met with Sasaki in Los Angeles, marking a rare direct competition between the cross-town rivals <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/clay-holmes-admits-mets-deal-came-with-juan-soto-twist">following their head-to-head pursuit of Juan Soto earlier this offseason.</a></p><p>The Yankees and Mets <a href="https://nypost.com/2024/12/20/sports/yankees-made-pitch-to-roki-sasaki-on-same-day-as-mets/" rel="noopener">each made their respective pitches</a> to Sasaki, a 23-year-old right-hander whose electric arm and immense potential have made him one of the most coveted free agents on the market. This doubleheader of meetings underscores the intensity of the recruitment process, with other major players like the Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, and San Diego Padres also in the mix, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post.</p><p>While specifics of the Yankees’ in-person presentation remain unclear, General Manager Brian Cashman revealed earlier this week that the team had prepared a virtual pitch to secure their meeting with Sasaki.</p><h2><b>Could Roki Sasaki end up going to the Yankees or Mets?</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Roki-Sasaki.jpg"><figcaption>Sam Navarro-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>“He’s obviously a tremendous talent. It’d be nice to have Yankee Stadium be his home, but the decision will be up to him. All we can do is share everything and anything that we can about ourselves and what we provide.” Cashman said.</p><p>The Yankees’ case is bolstered by their rich history with Japanese players, including Masahiro Tanaka, who is a known favorite of Sasaki. However, there are hurdles to overcome. Sasaki has reportedly had negative experiences with Japanese media and may prefer a smaller market. Additionally, the Dodgers—seen as the frontrunner—offer a West Coast location and proximity to other Japanese stars like Yu Darvish of the Padres, who is said to be close to Sasaki.</p><p>Sasaki’s posting by the Chiba Lotte Marines has sparked league-wide interest, thanks in part to the relatively low cost of signing him under international amateur rules. Because he’s under 25, Sasaki is only eligible for international bonus pool money, capping his potential signing bonus in the $5 million to $7 million range.</p><p>Cashman, recognizing the challenge of competing in such a competitive market, admitted uncertainty about the Yankees’ chances. “I appreciate having the opportunity to connect,” he said. “After that, ultimately, it’s the individual’s choice.”</p><p>If the Yankees manage to sign Sasaki, it could create rotation dilemmas for a pitching staff that already includes Gerrit Cole, Max Fried, Carlos Rodón, Luis Gil, Clarke Schmidt, and Marcus Stroman. A six-man rotation, a strategy often used to accommodate Japanese pitchers accustomed to pitching once a week, could be in the cards.</p><p>For now, the Yankees and Mets await Sasaki’s decision, with his signing window opening on January 15. Until then, the fight for one of baseball’s brightest prospects remains fiercely contested.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

MLB rumors: Yankees’ Roki Sasaki move will concern Mets

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He is a diehard Yankees, Jets, Knicks, Rutgers, and Tottenham Hotspur fan. When Joshua is not either watching a game or writing about one, you can find him in an art-house movie theater or working on a screenplay.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>While it was always clear that Juan Soto would go to the highest bidder this offseason, some fans speculated that the New York <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/yankees-news-brian-cashman-disputes-suite-drama-juan-soto-departure">Yankees’ rumored mistreatment of his family</a> played a role in his decision to leave. However, that was fake news.</p><p>Soto said <a href="https://x.com/Enrique_Rojas1/status/1870161405867094333" rel="noopener">“that was a lie,”</a> via ESPN’s Enrique Rojas.</p><p>“Juan Soto said in @GrandesELD [Dominican outlet Grandes en los Deportes] that no one from the Yankees mistreated his family…He also said he asked the Mets for permission to play 10 games with Tigres del Licey in winter ball, but not for this season,” Rojas reported.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb-rumors-insider-reveals-yankees-stance-juan-soto-ditching-ny-mets">Rumors circulated after Soto signed</a> a record 15-year, $765 million deal with the New York Mets that he was upset about his family not getting a free suite at Yankee Stadium. The generational talent was<a href="https://nypost.com/2024/12/09/sports/steve-cohen-wasnt-going-to-let-anything-stop-juan-soto-pursuit/" rel="noopener"> supposedly also upset</a> by an “overzealous Yankees security guy who disallowed a family member and his chef/driver from certain areas,” via The New York Post’s Jon Heyman.</p><p>However, Soto also said in the interview that the Yankees <a href="https://x.com/TalkinYanks/status/1870172299900383434" rel="noopener">are a “1A organization”</a> and that he had a great experience in pinstripes, via Talkin’ Yanks.</p><p>While these rumors were fun fodder for giddy Mets fans, it’s time to put those narratives to bed.</p><h2><b>Yankees had funny retaliation to Juan Soto rumors</b></h2><p>The Bronx-based New York club wasted no time re-tooling after Soto’s departure, acquiring starting pitcher Max Fried, closer Devin Williams, and outfielder Cody Bellinger. After the bad press with the rumors about Soto’s family, general manager Brian Cashman and manager Aaron Boone made sure to shower Fried’s family with love at his<a href="https://x.com/DJ_Sixsmith/status/1869428595397144902" rel="noopener"> introductory press conference</a>, via The New York Post’s DJ Sixsmith.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Aaron Boone and Brian Cashman deliver flowers to Max Fried’s mom and girlfriend to start the press conference. <a href="https://t.co/DXZ23qLdZW">pic.twitter.com/DXZ23qLdZW</a></p><p>— DJ Sixsmith (@DJ_Sixsmith) <a href="https://twitter.com/DJ_Sixsmith/status/1869428595397144902?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 18, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Giving flowers to Fried’s mother and girlfriend could have been coincidental, but when putting two and two together, its easy to see the underlying meaning. Regardless, there’s no doubt that the Yankees will be extra cordial with incoming players’ families as they continue to make moves this offseason.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Juan Soto shoots down Yankees family mistreatment rumors

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/juan-sotos-2025-over-under-home-run-prediction');   ga('set', 'title', 'Juan Soto’s 2025 Over/Under Home Run Prediction');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Juan-Sotos-2025-Over-Under-Home-Run-Prediction.jpg"></figure><h1>Juan Soto’s 2025 Over/Under Home Run Prediction</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-19T11:10:05-08:00">December 19th, 11:10am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-19T11:10:05-08:00">December 19th, 11:10am</time><address><a>Jake Faigus</a>Jake Faigus graduated from the University of Arizona in 2022 and has written for several publications and websites. He has had stops at Catena Media, Playmaker, DraftKings, USA Today, Spike Up, and Spotlight Sports Group. He also writes for Sporting News and works at iHeartMedia in Phoenix when he is not writing for ClutchPoints.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Betting</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/juan-soto-bold-predictions-765-million-mets-contract">Juan Soto made waves this baseball offseason</a> as the biggest name available, and he made waves because of his contract. The New York Mets signed Soto to a massive 15-year, $765 million contract. Soto comes from across the other side of New York City after having a great year with the Yankees and being a key contributor to their making it to the World Series this past season.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mets-news-steve-cohen-yankees-admission-juan-soto-signing">Soto comes over to help lead a star-studded lineup</a> with <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mets-news-juan-soto-gets-100-real-on-francisco-lindor-partnership">Francisco Lindor</a>, Mark Vientos, Brandon Nimmo, and Starling Marte. They were 12th in overall offense this past season, and with the acquisition of Soto, that offensive ranking should skyrocket next year.</p><p>As the Mets enter the 2025 MLB season, they have the third-best odds to win the NL and the fourth-best odds to win the World Series. Soto is the reason why those odds are that high. The Mets made a great run toward the NLCS before losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The move to grab a huge piece on offense like Soto shows that the Mets mean business and are in line to contend in the playoffs for years with an owner willing to spend.</p><p><b><i>Here are the <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/mlb?tab=win-totals" rel="noopener">MLB odds</a>, courtesy of FanDuel.</i></b></p><h2><b>MLB Odds: Juan Soto 2025 Home Run Total Odds</b></h2><p>Over 34.5 Home Runs: (+102)</p><p>Under 34.5 Home Runs: (-130)</p><p><i><b>*Watch MLB games LIVE with fuboTV <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/lp/mlb/?irad=377812&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">(Get Access | Save $30)</a>*</b></i></p><h2><b>Why Juan Soto Will Hit the Over</b></h2><p>Juan Soto is primed for a massive season with the New York Mets. Soto is 26 and is already one of the best players in the entire MLB.</p><p>Last year, Soto finished the season with a .288 batting average, 41 home runs, 109 RBI, and an .989 OPS. It is also worth noting that the bright lights of the MLB postseason did not scare him this year, and he led the Yankees in batting average at .327, in OBP at .469, and in total hits at 16. He also had four home runs and nine RBI during their runs.</p><p>Soto joins a lineup with its fair share of hitters, including Francisco Lindor, Mark Vientos, and Brandon Nimmo. Teams having to account for that four-headed monster are in for a long season.</p><p>The Mets are the team that can set Soto up to keep succeeding. They have the talent around him, too, to keep him growing as a player, and that will open up all sorts of opportunities for Soto at the plate. He should dominate for the Mets, even with the Yankees having a more home-run-friendly ballpark. Expect Soto to hit over this number on the other side of New York City in Queens.</p><p>Soto should hit over this number also because he easily hit over this total last season with the Yankees.</p><h2><b>Why Juan Soto Will Hit the Under</b></h2><p>He will only hit the over if this big experiment does not work. The Mets have money to spend, and their owner, Steve Cohen, is willing to put his money where his mouth is. However, big spending does not always equate to success, and if there is just not a good fit, then it won’t work, and he won’t hit over this number of home runs.</p><p>Soto has also been a durable athlete in the MLB, only missing 10 days at a time so far in his career. However, there is always the possibility of an injury, especially with how long MLB seasons are. That would be the extreme instance in which Soto does not hit this number and misses a lot due to injuries.</p><p>It is less likely that either of those instances will happen, and it does not seem like Soto is taking any steps back. Soto is more likely to hit it than not, the way I view these odds.</p><h2><b>Final Juan Soto 2025 Home Run Over/Under Total Prediction &amp; Pick</b></h2><p>Juan Sot is one of the best players in the MLB and can absolutely crush the baseball. He hit over this number this past season with 41 home runs and is not getting any worse, either. Juan Soto is primed to dominate with his new team in Queens, and you should expect him to hit over this number in home runs, too. He is just too good to take the under despite all the newness around him.</p><p><b>Final Juan Soto 2025 Over/Under Home Run Total Prediction &amp; Pick</b><b>: Over 34.5 Home Runs: (+102)</b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Juan Soto’s 2025 Over/Under Home Run Prediction

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He now writes about sports instead as a form of therapy.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The New York Mets may have acquired the services of the top free agent on the market in Juan Soto by giving him a 15-year, $765 million deal that could be worth as much as $805 million, but they know that their job this offseason to improve the roster and push it to World Series heights is far from over. Pitching remains a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/clay-holmes-admits-mets-deal-came-with-juan-soto-twist">question mark for the Mets</a>, even after the signing of yet another ex-New York Yankees player in Clay Holmes, and to that end, the Mets decided to sign starting pitcher Griffin Canning to a one-year deal.</p><p>As per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Canning’s contract with the Mets is <a href="https://x.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/1869575990504280247" rel="noopener">worth $4.25 million</a>, potentially rising to a total of $5.25 million based on potential bonuses. Canning has spent his entire big-league career to this point with the Los Angeles Angels, and his production has been up and down to say the least.</p><p>The Mets are looking at Canning as a potential reclamation project who provided value for the Angels last season as an innings eater who started 31 games and pitched in 171.2 innings. But Canning isn’t someone who has an extended track record of being a quality starter. Last season, he put up an ERA of 5.19 that was well-warranted considering his worrying peripherals (his strikeout rate was at a career-worst 17.6 percent in 2024).</p><p>Regardless, the Mets have to cut costs to fill out the roster in the aftermath of their blockbuster signing of Soto, especially when they still have <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb-rumors-mets-aggressive-yet-smart-plan-juan-soto-765-million-contract">Sean Manaea and Pete Alonso to take care of</a> in free agency. Canning, for now, will have to do, although one would think that he won’t have too long of a leash in the rotation.</p><h2><b>Mets sign Griffin Canning as major reclamation project</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Angels-starting-pitcher-Griffin-Canning-47-blows-a-bubble.jpg"><figcaption>© Troy Taormina-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>There is something to be said about Griffin Canning’s ability to eat up innings even after missing the entirety of the 2022 season due to Tommy John surgery. At the very least, Canning should help the Mets by being able to preserve the rest of the team’s pitching corps, and perhaps New York’s pitching coaches can help the former Angels starter to bump up his strikeout rate to where it was prior to 2024.</p><p>Through the first four seasons of <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/angels-news-ron-washington-challenge-griffin-canning-mike-trout">Canning’s career</a>, his strikeouts per nine innings ranged from 8.90 to 9.85, and his contributions were worth 1.8 WAR (per Fangraphs) as recently as 2023. And with the Mets signing him to a low-cost one-year deal, there is little-to-no risk in bringing in the 28-year-old.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Mets sign ex-Angels starter to 1-year contract

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/clay-holmes-admits-mets-deal-came-with-juan-soto-twist');   ga('set', 'title', 'Clay Holmes admits Mets deal came with Juan Soto twist');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Clay-Holmes-admits-New-York-deal-came-with-Juan-Soto-twist.jpg"></figure><h1>Clay Holmes admits Mets deal came with Juan Soto twist</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-18T13:36:56-08:00">December 18th, 1:36pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-18T13:36:56-08:00">December 18th, 1:36pm</time><address><a>Brayden Haena</a>Brayden Haena is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. A die-hard San Francisco Giants fan and a football fanatic, Brayden further channels his baseball enthusiasm through his podcast, where he delves into the latest in sports with engaging commentary. He also serves as the Defensive Coordinator for Heritage High School. His commitment to sports journalism is evident in his diverse experiences with ContraCosta.news and his dedication to delivering compelling and insightful content.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Clay Holmes is embracing a major career shift after signing a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mets-news-clay-holmes-agrees-38-million-deal-with-twist">three-year, $38 million contract with the New York Mets.</a> The former Yankees closer is transitioning back to a starting role, something he hasn’t done since his minor league days. Yet Holmes’ decision to join the Mets wasn’t just about his career—it came with <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/mlb/news/city-switcher-clay-holmes-confident-and-excited-about-move-from-bullpen-to-rotation-with-new-york-mets" rel="noopener">hopes of influencing one of baseball’s biggest stars.</a></p><p>“Deep down, I can’t lie,” Holmes admitted during a Zoom call with reporters. “I mean, I obviously made my decision because I think it’s the best place. But hopefully, you know, I was like, maybe Juan [Soto] sees this and sees that the water’s fine and will follow me over here. So, I’m super pumped for it.”</p><p>Holmes’ move across town indeed preceded <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mets-news-true-reason-juan-soto-didnt-speak-yankees-teammates-before-765m-deal">Soto’s record-breaking 15-year, $765 million deal with the Mets</a>, solidifying the team’s status as a powerhouse. While Soto brings his elite bat, Holmes aims to contribute as a versatile pitcher in a rotation featuring Kodai Senga, David Peterson, Frankie Montas, and Paul Blackburn.</p><h2><b>Clay Holmes looks to dominate as he takes on a role in the Mets’ rotation</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Clay-Holmes_f2401f.jpg"><figcaption>Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Holmes, a two-time All-Star with the Yankees, excelled as a reliever by relying heavily on his signature sinker, which generated a league-best 68.6% groundball rate over the past three years. However, he’s excited to expand his arsenal as a starter, adding a changeup and four-seam fastball he began refining during bullpen sessions with former Yankees assistant pitching coach Desi Druschel.</p><p>“I think there’s some room there for an arsenal that’s kind of tough to do as a reliever,” Holmes explained. “Starting gives me the best opportunity to do that and expose it. So, I’m excited to see what this could bring.”</p><p>Holmes’ familiarity with Mets manager Carlos Mendoza, previously the Yankees’ bench coach, and the team’s strong pitching infrastructure under president of baseball operations David Stearns were key factors in his decision.</p><p>“I think the culture here they’ve created is something that I think people want to be a part of,” Holmes said. “There’s a real momentum here. This is definitely not going to be a transition that just happens…so, surrounding myself with people that I felt really good about was important.”</p><p>At 32 years old, Holmes has set an ambitious goal of throwing 160 innings next season. He joins a growing list of former relievers who have successfully transitioned to starting roles, including Michael King and Reynaldo López.</p><p>“There’s kind of somewhat of a little road map. You see how guys do it. It’s not super common, but you don’t feel like you’re in uncharted waters,” Holmes said.</p><p>As Holmes embarks on this new chapter, his optimism about his role and Soto’s addition reflects the Mets’ broader ambitions: building a team ready to dominate in the National League for years to come.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Clay Holmes admits Mets deal came with Juan Soto twist

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A baseball and basketball lifer, he has written for Boardroom, SLAM, SB Nation, The Next, and more. He graduated from NYU in 2012 and still returns to serve as PA announcer and occasional broadcaster for the school’s basketball and volleyball teams.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Clay Holmes is staying in New York, though he will be playing his games next season across town. The former New York Yankees closer <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mets-news-clay-holmes-agrees-38-million-deal-with-twist">signed with the New York Mets</a> and was introduced to the media on Tuesday in a press conference.</p><p>Holmes, who will return to his role as a starting pitcher, <a href="https://twitter.com/SNYtv/status/1869116950938284454" rel="noopener">revealed that he doesn’t view</a> the Mets and Yankees, necessarily, as rivals.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Clay Holmes doesn't necessarily view the Mets and Yankees as rivals</p><p>On why he joined the Mets: "I've seen the Mets fans from right across the city, the energy and passion, how much they care. That's something I wanted to be a part of." <a href="https://t.co/orVYrYcTmc">pic.twitter.com/orVYrYcTmc</a></p><p>— SNY (@SNYtv) <a href="https://twitter.com/SNYtv/status/1869116950938284454?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 17, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>“I don’t see us so much as a rival like you’re switching sides,” he told SNY. “I don’t really view it as too much of a competition thing. I’ve seen New York up close and personal, I love the city. I’ve seen the Mets fans from right across the city, the energy and passion, how much they care, what they bring to the fanbase. That’s something I wanted to be a part of.”</p><p>Holmes signed a three-year, $38 million contract with the Mets last week with a $12 million player option for the third year. The team will bank on him finding the consistency and control as a starter that eluded him as part of <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/yankees-news-aaron-boone-closer-strategy-clay-holmes-rangers-meltdown">the Yankees’ bullpen</a>.</p><p>He added that he’s looking forward to playing in front of Mets fans.</p><p>“I care a lot just about the game, my craft, and what I can be ,and the teammate I am, and I think with the Mets fans, that level of care is matched,” he said. “I think as a player when we feel that reciprocated, it’s really all you can ask for. It makes winning that much sweeter.”</p><h2><b>Clay Holmes wants to be part of what the Mets are building</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Clay-Holmes_575c15.jpg"><figcaption>Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Holmes is not the only former Yankee to make the move to Queens, of course. Juan Soto signed a massive $765 million deal with the Mets, signaling the team is all-in on winning a World Series — multiple, even.</p><p>It’s that culture, rather than the rivalry with the Yankees, that drew him in.</p><p>“I think being able to stay in New York City and join the Mets and what’s being built there and hopefully keep this momentum going is something that drew me there,” he said.</p><p>Holmes will join what is sure to be a revamped Mets rotation in 2025. Luis Severino has already signed with the Athletics, while Jose Quintana and Sean Manaea remain free agents. Kodai Senga should come back healthy and the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb-rumors-mets-free-agency-pitching-plans-after-clay-holmes-frankie-montas-deals">Mets have already acquired Frankie Montas</a>.</p><p>However the team assembles its rotation, it will be backing up an elite offense led by Soto and Francisco Lindor. Pete Alonso remains unsigned but on the Mets’ radar as well.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Clay Holmes’ ‘rivals’ take after leaving Yankees will catch fans’ attention

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A baseball and basketball lifer, he has written for Boardroom, SLAM, SB Nation, The Next, and more. He graduated from NYU in 2012 and still returns to serve as PA announcer and occasional broadcaster for the school’s basketball and volleyball teams.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The New York Mets have already done exactly what they planned to do in the 2024 offseason, signing Juan Soto to a truly absurd <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb-rumors-mets-aggressive-yet-smart-plan-juan-soto-765-million-contract">$765 million contract</a>. But New York’s NL team is far from finished. Still hanging in the balance is their home-grown, four-time All-Star <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mets-news-steve-cohens-take-on-pete-alonso-re-signing-possibility">Pete Alonso, who remains a free agent</a>.</p><p>The first baseman is likely to receive a new deal worth anywhere between $25 and $29 million a year. With Soto ($51 million) and Francisco Lindor ($34.1 million) both due major paydays next year, it’d be natural to assume the Mets are comfortable letting Alonso walk. But the Mets aren’t your typical team. Owner Steve Cohen has no issue raising payroll and paying whatever luxury tax penalties come with it.</p><p>Signing Soto gives the Mets some leeway if they are <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb-rumors-do-mets-actually-want-re-sign-pete-alonso">not successful in retaining Alonso</a>. Soto represents a massive offensive upgrade and is four years younger. That doesn’t mean the Mets should be fine letting the Polar Bear go. He’s a fan favorite and two-time Home Run Derby champ who could be positively electrifying.</p><p>The Mets will have to show Alonso how much they value him. Here’s how they can do just that.</p><h2><b>The Mets must show Pete Alonso that he is not an afterthought</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Pete-Alonso_b879c1.jpg"><figcaption>Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>In any other offseason, it would be an absurd notion that the Mets would consider Alonso an afterthought. Soto made this offseason different.</p><p>As is always the case, money talks, and the Mets need to offer Alonso a big payday. That’s not news. But in the aftermath of Soto’s deal, fans have gotten to see what else Cohen can offer. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb-rumors-yankees-refused-give-juan-soto-suite-like-mets">Soto is getting a suite</a> for his own use during Mets home games. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb-rumors-mets-juan-soto-yankees-security-incident">Cohen also smoothed out concerns</a> the slugger had over his chef/driver and family members accessing the clubhouse in his New York Yankees days.</p><p>Additionally, Soto has a full no-trade clause, a hotel suite to use on road trips, four tickets behind home plate to each game, and personal security for him and his family. Then there’s his $75 million signing bonus and performance bonuses for such accolades as MVP awards, All-Star nods, Gold Gloves and Silver Sluggers.</p><p>It doesn’t matter that Alonso isn’t as good as Soto. The Mets need to show him how important he is to the organization. It would be absurd to offer him all the bells and whistles listed above, but there needs to be some sort of special treatment for someone who has become synonymous with the Mets over the last five years.</p><h2><b>The Mets are hesitant to offer Alonso a long contract</b></h2><p>With Soto on the books for the next 15 years and Lindor for the next seven, it’s understandable that the Mets wouldn’t want to lock Alonso into a deal that will run into his late 30s. As it stands, the 30-year-old could earn a five- or six-year deal in free agency. If the Mets can’t match the length, they’ll have to make up for it in dollars.</p><p>The good news there is that the Mets are in extreme win-now mode. They reached the NLCS in 2024, and with Soto in tow and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mets-news-mets-kodai-senga-gets-extremely-clear-about-pitching-phillies-series">Kodai Senga poised for a healthy return</a>, the Mets are going to begin 2025 on the short list of World Series favorites. How they shape the rest of their rotation will determine the exact nature of their frontrunner status.</p><h2><b>The contract that could keep Pete Alonso in Queens</b></h2><p>Perhaps there’s a happy medium between a short-term deal and the type of contract that could look rough on the back end. Alonso will still be 30 on Opening Day, so a four-year deal with a mutual option for a fifth year could do the trick. Throw in a hefty buyout in case the Mets aren’t interested in a fifth year just to give Alonso some extra assurance.</p><p>Most expect Alonso to get somewhere around $25-27 million, so the Mets will need to top that to make up for the shorter-term deal. They won’t need to go crazy given how much Alonso loves New York, but they’ll need to do something. A contract worth $150 million over four guaranteed years with a mutual option for a fifth could suffice. That will give his deal an AAV of $30 million per year.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Perfect $150 million contract Mets must offer to re-sign Pete Alonso

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2024 SEASON STATS
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Juan Soto shoots down Yankees family mistreatment rumors

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• Mets sign ex-Angels starter to 1-year contract

• Clay Holmes admits Mets deal came with Juan Soto twist

• Clay Holmes’ ‘rivals’ take after leaving Yankees will catch fans’ attention

• Perfect $150 million contract Mets must offer to re-sign Pete Alonso

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