Martino Puccio is a contributor for Mets On SI. He is a graduate of Iona University with a master's degree in sports communication and media. Working in Sports Media for nearly a decade, Martino has created content on MLB, the NBA, NFL, and European Soccer for The Athletic and Fantasy Data.
Staying on the east coast might be a legitimate path for the Mets to find an ace. Could they pull off a huge trade and get Sandy Alcántara from the Marlins?
After being bothered by an 18th ranked attendance in 2024, Mets owner Steve Cohen is encouraged by recent ticket sales after signing Juan Soto and Pete Alonso.
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