At least we got Soto. Now add Alonso and another bat and strengthen the bullpen and we are good to go. Still not as good as the Dodgers, but will be competitive where anything can happen.
IF the D-Backs drop out from contention just prior to the trade deadline, Maybe Mets can trade for Zac Gallen before the Phillies do. I put it this way, because Zac Gallen comes from Southern NJ.
It’s hard to compete with the Dodgers with the a large Asian population in the LA area for a young player and being comfortable in a new country. The Dodgers have a leg up on everyone in this regard. Plus with all the negative press and issues in New York City doesn’t help either.
Yeah, the Mets and Yankees were always going to be underdogs in this race. The Padres seem to be well-positioned to land Sasaki as well, we’ll just have to see.
Plus with Dodgers being the face of MLB in Japan that’s really hard to overcome. If you haven’t been following closely another reason is the Mets international pool money is already tied up in one player.
Negative press...?? LA is literally on fire and has an incredible crime problem and ten of thousands of homeless folks laying out all over the place....LOL
@@dashx1103big deal. Senga was not under international restrictions and the Mets outbid everyone else bc he was just not as desirable as Ohtani and Yamamoto. His comment should be to not waste their time on top tier Japanese talent, especially the ones under international restrictions, bc they all want to go to the Dodgers. They obviously had no problem securing second tier Japanese talent though.
@@Dan-tt8sn He absolutely did not limit his comment to players “under restrictions.” He stated “Japanese players.” And when Senga came to MLB he was the most coveted Japanese pitcher on the market. So I have no idea what you are trying to say here. The Mets shouldn’t pursue Japanese talent, even though they successfully landed good Japanese talent just a couple of years ago? Really? That’s the message here? It really just seems like a butt-hurt reaction to missing on Roki and Yamamoto. The Mets absolutely should continue to pursue Japanese talent. It won’t always work out, but you go after talent where you can.
@@dashx1103 Any highly desirable Japanese player will always choose the Dodgers. The Mets beat the Dodgers offer on Yamamoto and I’m sure some teams matched or beat the Dodgers offer on Ohtani, but they both still went to LA. Get used to it. Ever since Ohtani went to the Dodgers, Japan has basically become an extension of theDodgers minor league system. I’d bet my life savings Murakami ends up there too.
It's a shame Japanese pitchers always choose the West Coast knowing the fact the East Coast has the bigger market. This "So close to home" statement is just an excuse. If he goes to the Dodgers, something needs to change by having them be part of the draft. Furthermore, I DON'T TRUST Holmes and Montas.
I think Montas will be able to give the team some quality innings. I'm not sure about Holmes, but, worst comes to worst, we have a really good setup man in the bullpen.
@@christophercancel934 Last year was definitely a subpar season, but his BS over the past few seasons have been at least league-average. If he went back to the bullpen, I doubt he'd be used as their closer.
Sasaki is going to the Dodgers....90%. Padres.....10%. Blue Jays......0%. Stearns gets GOOFBALL of the year award for signing Canning......it will not end well.
Should this came as a suprise? Sasaki think he's smart but everyone knows the inevitable he will be a dodger sterns and the organization should know better he was never coming to queens instead of them wasting time with a player who they knew had a 99% chance of going to los angeles they could've beefed up the starting pitching and bullpen.
You're just making up what the Mets are doing. Do you honestly believe the Mets put all their time and effort into Sasaki these past few weeks? This Mets org doesn't leak info to the press so the only thing you've been seeing is the Sasaki sweepstakes. That doesn't the Mets aren't working on anything else.
It’s the front office’s job to do their due diligence regardless of what’s believed to be the case. What if you change his mind or convince him enough? Obviously that didn’t happen in this case, but it’s the right thing to do if you want to be a well-run organization.
@ Exactly. This org has shown that they are not leaving any stone unturned. The Mets finally have the manpower and leadership to make it work; would be foolish otherwise.
Sasaki made a terrible choice...At LAD he will be completely overshadowed by Ohtani...If it is the SD Padres, he is going to a backwater destination and to an organization mired in a nasty inter-family legal squabble...If he goes to Jayz, he is disappearing from MLB mainstream focus and attention...Meanwhile, the METS offered a major market, the richest owner, the best manager/pitching coaching staff/pitching lab & a GM/Owner combo who are building a sustainable Dynasty...Oh well...Now Soto & Lindor can tee off on Sasaki and up his ERA when the METS pummel Sasaki's team, whoever that team may be...!!
I think Megill is going to break through next year, like Peterson did in ‘24. Just a gut feeling. But the guy has good stuff that he’s shown in flashes in the past. We’ll see.
@emiliothepoet We will see. I still have some hope that Megill will refine his arsenal and become a solid starter. Might not. But I think it is possible.
@@Blizite scouting reports saying he has excellent stuff. He is projected to be better than Yamamoto. Nothing is for certain, but I wouldn’t hold my breath waiting for him to flop. Everyone the Dodgers get seems to excel. It’s sickening at this point.
Mets are out for his bidding! No big deal a non proven pitcher 😅 where is the competition you telling me Dodgers getting a non proven starter 😅 where is the commissioner to stop this nonsense 😅
Mets are out for his bidding! No big deal a non proven pitcher 😅 where is the competition you telling me Dodgers getting a non proven starter 😅 his agent must think we are stupid 😅 he make his rounds to make it look like which team this non proven pitcher will go too 😅 prove me wrong agent 😂 the Dodgers once again! A joke all this talk! Where is the commissioner to balance other teams out! I guess the Dodgers will pay this kid increments once again to pay him more. MLB will be waiting for this new Japan kid pitcher we will figure him out ! This is not Japan baseball. This is major baseball. Got prove yourself rookie! 😂welcome to MLB!!!
Last I saw, Japan beat out all the other countries at the World Baseball Classic and became the champions. And Roki was one of the top pitchers there at the age of 21, lmao. But you're right he has to prove himself in the MLB.
If we’re getting excited about Tylor Megill we really have a problem
Best of all “locked on” series. Good work Ryan
Not surprised!
Roki was always going to the Dodgers. It's just that there are rules and so he had to go through this farce.
At least we got Soto. Now add Alonso and another bat and strengthen the bullpen and we are good to go. Still not as good as the Dodgers, but will be competitive where anything can happen.
IF the D-Backs drop out from contention just prior to the trade deadline, Maybe Mets can trade for Zac Gallen before the Phillies do. I put it this way, because Zac Gallen comes from Southern NJ.
8:40 if that was true I don’t think they would pick the Jays for that! Y not use the Mets or Yankees for that?
It’s hard to compete with the Dodgers with the a large Asian population in the LA area for a young player and being comfortable in a new country. The Dodgers have a leg up on everyone in this regard. Plus with all the negative press and issues in New York City doesn’t help either.
I hope, but I doubt that Sasaki signs with the Blue Jays. At least the Yanks won't have a comlpete cakewalk in the AL East if he does.
Yeah, the Mets and Yankees were always going to be underdogs in this race. The Padres seem to be well-positioned to land Sasaki as well, we’ll just have to see.
Plus with Dodgers being the face of MLB in Japan that’s really hard to overcome. If you haven’t been following closely another reason is the Mets international pool money is already tied up in one player.
Negative press...?? LA is literally on fire and has an incredible crime problem and ten of thousands of homeless folks laying out all over the place....LOL
Blue jays r a finalist… supposedly he was in Toronto I hope he goes there
Keep telling everyone,stop wasting time on these Japanese players, wasting time on one player,is not good
Counterpoint: Senga.
@@dashx1103Exactly!
@@dashx1103big deal. Senga was not under international restrictions and the Mets outbid everyone else bc he was just not as desirable as Ohtani and Yamamoto. His comment should be to not waste their time on top tier Japanese talent, especially the ones under international restrictions, bc they all want to go to the Dodgers. They obviously had no problem securing second tier Japanese talent though.
@@Dan-tt8sn He absolutely did not limit his comment to players “under restrictions.” He stated “Japanese players.” And when Senga came to MLB he was the most coveted Japanese pitcher on the market. So I have no idea what you are trying to say here. The Mets shouldn’t pursue Japanese talent, even though they successfully landed good Japanese talent just a couple of years ago? Really? That’s the message here? It really just seems like a butt-hurt reaction to missing on Roki and Yamamoto. The Mets absolutely should continue to pursue Japanese talent. It won’t always work out, but you go after talent where you can.
@@dashx1103 Any highly desirable Japanese player will always choose the Dodgers. The Mets beat the Dodgers offer on Yamamoto and I’m sure some teams matched or beat the Dodgers offer on Ohtani, but they both still went to LA. Get used to it. Ever since Ohtani went to the Dodgers, Japan has basically become an extension of theDodgers minor league system. I’d bet my life savings Murakami ends up there too.
"Ladies and Gentleman, The Los Angeles National Team Of Japan."
Looking like a trade for a starting pitcher will come sooner or later......
Did y'all all know ? The Dodgers manager
Dave Roberts is part Japanese as well...
Make a trade w Marlins for Alcontara or 1 yr AAV to Jack Flahrety
The Mets are going to wait and see what happens in spring training before making a decision on acquiring another starter.
Dodgers have a wealth of pitching talent, but their staff can keep few of them healthy
Which will happen first: The Jets will hire a GM. The Jets will hire a HC. Alonso will sign with the Mets ????
Well they got one Japanese Player so I understand thinking you could try again. Dodgers won't be able to get every single one of them
Until he signs, im still going to hope he picks the mets.
Watch Sproat will emerge with a better Rookie season than Sasaki
Why do you HAVE to throw hard to be successful? Doesn't anybody remember Greg Maddux?
It's a shame Japanese pitchers always choose the West Coast knowing the fact the East Coast has the bigger market. This "So close to home" statement is just an excuse. If he goes to the Dodgers, something needs to change by having them be part of the draft. Furthermore, I DON'T TRUST Holmes and Montas.
I think Montas will be able to give the team some quality innings. I'm not sure about Holmes, but, worst comes to worst, we have a really good setup man in the bullpen.
@@fr2ncm9 if you’re talking about Holmes, you may want to talk to Yankee fans about that.
@@christophercancel934 Last year was definitely a subpar season, but his BS over the past few seasons have been at least league-average. If he went back to the bullpen, I doubt he'd be used as their closer.
C'mon! Did anyone really think he was going to the Mets? He will be on the west coast.
Sasaki is going to the Dodgers....90%. Padres.....10%. Blue Jays......0%. Stearns gets GOOFBALL of the year award for signing Canning......it will not end well.
Should this came as a suprise? Sasaki think he's smart but everyone knows the inevitable he will be a dodger sterns and the organization should know better he was never coming to queens instead of them wasting time with a player who they knew had a 99% chance of going to los angeles they could've beefed up the starting pitching and bullpen.
Not a surprise
You're just making up what the Mets are doing. Do you honestly believe the Mets put all their time and effort into Sasaki these past few weeks? This Mets org doesn't leak info to the press so the only thing you've been seeing is the Sasaki sweepstakes. That doesn't the Mets aren't working on anything else.
It’s the front office’s job to do their due diligence regardless of what’s believed to be the case. What if you change his mind or convince him enough? Obviously that didn’t happen in this case, but it’s the right thing to do if you want to be a well-run organization.
@ Exactly. This org has shown that they are not leaving any stone unturned. The Mets finally have the manpower and leadership to make it work; would be foolish otherwise.
Sasaki made a terrible choice...At LAD he will be completely overshadowed by Ohtani...If it is the SD Padres, he is going to a backwater destination and to an organization mired in a nasty inter-family legal squabble...If he goes to Jayz, he is disappearing from MLB mainstream focus and attention...Meanwhile, the METS offered a major market, the richest owner, the best manager/pitching coaching staff/pitching lab & a GM/Owner combo who are building a sustainable Dynasty...Oh well...Now Soto & Lindor can tee off on Sasaki and up his ERA when the METS pummel Sasaki's team, whoever that team may be...!!
Not exactly roki gets to play with his country men in ohtani and Yamamoto that’s hard to pass up
I think Megill is going to break through next year, like Peterson did in ‘24. Just a gut feeling. But the guy has good stuff that he’s shown in flashes in the past. We’ll see.
Maybe but he’s in long relief at best.
@emiliothepoet We will see. I still have some hope that Megill will refine his arsenal and become a solid starter. Might not. But I think it is possible.
If he can use all of his pitches, and learn how to setup hitters, he can be a solid #4 starter.
This is ALL a JOKE😂 we now where he’s going to sign! Dodgers! A non proven pitcher! MLB will figure him out! Give it a little time! Glad Mets
Copium
Ryan, what is going on? You look sad, sleep deprived, and overworked. Are the Mets about to lose someone? Be well.
This makes this current crop of japanese players look weak
Not a good rotation. Ain’t winning a ring with the
Sterns gm of dollar general
Stern's moves got the team to the LCS. I'd cut him some slack.
I really don't care where the hell he goes, just more baseball BS!!!
Could have been a stud and pitched in NYC. Weak.
I’m sure he will be a stud in LA.
@@Dan-tt8sn What makes you so sure? He's still unproven in the MLB. He might be a bust!
@@Blizite scouting reports saying he has excellent stuff. He is projected to be better than Yamamoto. Nothing is for certain, but I wouldn’t hold my breath waiting for him to flop. Everyone the Dodgers get seems to excel. It’s sickening at this point.
Mets are out for his bidding! No big deal a non proven pitcher 😅 where is the competition you telling me Dodgers getting a non proven starter 😅 where is the commissioner to stop this nonsense 😅
Mets are out for his bidding! No big deal a non proven pitcher 😅 where is the competition you telling me Dodgers getting a non proven starter 😅 his agent must think we are stupid 😅 he make his rounds to make it look like which team this non proven pitcher will go too 😅 prove me wrong agent 😂 the Dodgers once again! A joke all this talk! Where is the commissioner to balance other teams out! I guess the Dodgers will pay this kid increments once again to pay him more. MLB will be waiting for this new Japan kid pitcher we will figure him out ! This is not Japan baseball. This is major baseball. Got prove yourself rookie! 😂welcome to MLB!!!
Last I saw, Japan beat out all the other countries at the World Baseball Classic and became the champions. And Roki was one of the top pitchers there at the age of 21, lmao. But you're right he has to prove himself in the MLB.