Mets Face Pressure to Rebuild Around Lindor and Soto

The offseason is not over. Really not, even.

But it is clear that the New York Mets will have work to do to please their fans, but also to build a team to take advantage of the best years of Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto.

brandon Nimmo started against Marcus Semien. Pete Alonso (Orioles) and Edwin Diaz (Dodgers), meanwhile, took advantage of their autonomy to secure lucrative contracts elsewhere. And that’s what frustrates the fans.

In fact, the two situations are different, but both hurt New York fans. The Mets weren’t close to meeting Alonso’s demands, and fans believe a fair offer was on the table.

and Diaz had a similar offer to stay in New York, but he chose to leave, which put Mets fans on edge.

no one has as much pressure as the Mets of steve Cohen and David Stearns. The latter may have to agree to step out of his comfort zone a bit to sign players, but that’s a possibility.

if you’re rational with all free agents, you’re going to finish third every time. – Andrew Friedman, Dodgers president

Will the club sign a top pitcher? Will they offer hope to pursue other targets? Will they agree to pay a free agent who wants to hit at Citi Field?

Outfielders Cody Bellinger or Kyle Tucker could bolster an outfield that needs improvement.