Sometimes an offseason really starts to take shape the moment a rumor becomes a conversation. For the New York Mets, that moment arrived the second word got out that the front office hopped on a video call with Michael King. One thing about this front office: they don’t waste meeting time on pitches they don’t believe in.

The Mets Know Exactly What Their Rotation Lacks

The Mets haven’t tried to spin their pitching issues into something they’re not. Everyone sees the holes. Even after signing Devin Williams to stabilize the late innings, the organization still needs a firm anchor near the top of the rotation. Kodai Senga can carry a staff when he’s healthy, but he can’t do it alone, and the club’s internal depth feels more intriguing than dependable.

So the Mets have been shopping everyw

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