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He emphasized that even if the teams exchanged stars, the core issue remains: the Mets need to address their offensive shortcomings and improve production, especially if Pete leaves. He confidently voiced his preference for keeping Alonso, asserting that losing his power and RBI production would significantly hurt the Mets’ ability to compete.
The Syracuse Train: A Deep Dive into Relievers
Roberts then shifted focus to an unconventional yet insightful analysis of the Mets’ bullpen usage in 2025—what he dubbed "The Syracuse Train." Over the course of the season, the Mets employed 43 different pitchers, with 17 making starts and nearly 30 serving exclusively as relievers.