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Cautious Optimist — 2027 is not the year to wait for bad contracts to end.. It’s time to Ladder Up:: Part 1

I disagree with two commonly held views. The first is that 2027 is a transition year.The second is that the Mets have the makings of a top tier starting rotation already in place.In this post, I argue against the first…

By Mack Ade · Mack's Mets

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 10:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Blog commenters debated whether the New York Mets should view 2027 as a transition year or aggressively upgrade.
Commenter Mack Ade argued that the team's rotation, bullpen, and prospects are not yet fully prepared for contention.
A commenter estimated that shedding roughly $110 million across four players would be easily affordable for owner Steve Cohen.

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Readers and contributors on the Mack's Mets blog are discussing roster management and whether the New York Mets should use 2027 as a transition year. Commenter Mack Ade argued that the Mets should target a future year when pitching, bullpen, and prospects are ready, especially with a potential strike looming.

Another commenter noted that absorbing approximately $110 million in remaining salary for four underperforming players would be financially manageable for owner Steve Cohen. Potential acquisitions mentioned in the discussion included pitcher Tarik Skubal and trading for Reid Detmers to strengthen the pitching staff.

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Cautious Optimist — 2027 is not the year to wait for bad contracts to end.. It’s time to Ladder Up:: Part 1

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