The New York Mets have been linked with All-Star caliber bats all offseason after failing to qualify for the playoffs last season.

Does the industry actually value Pete Alonso and Cody Bellinger in a significantly different — more appreciative — way than last offseason?

The Athletic's Will Sammon pondered the possibility. While Sammon presents the idea as more of a hypothetical than a given, it's a fair reaction to what has been a quiet stretch for Munetaka Murakami ahead of his signing deadline, 5 pm. ET on Monday, Dec. 22.

The Mets have a huge hole in left field, and Cody Bellinger could fill it greatly. ESPN's David Schoenfield predicted New York to sign the free agent outfielder.

As the New York Mets look to retool their roster following the departures of Brandon Nimmo, Edwin Díaz and Pete Alonso, the ballclub is reportedly still in the

The New York Mets are reportedly pursuing former Yankee Cody Bellinger to bolster their outfield after a quiet offseason that saw key departures.