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Why the New York Mets WON'T Finish 2nd on Tarik Skubal | Could Lockout Help Mets Over the Dodgers?
Are the New York Mets poised to outbid the Los Angeles Dodgers for Tarik Skubal?
Uncertainty around the luxury tax cap and a crowded Dodgers payroll could finally give the Mets the upper hand in a high-stakes MLB free agent pursuit.
Ryan Finkelstein breaks down how Scott Boras’ negotiating tactics and the unique structure of current Mets contracts place New York in a prime position to land the ace pitcher.
Insights include a comparison of payroll flexibility, the impact of previous free agency battles for stars like Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Kyle Tucker, and why Skubal might be the best starter…
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