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Mets, Yankees wrap up nightmare seasons
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Max Scherzer says the Mets told him 2024 would be a transition year, with eyes on '25 - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Mets Rotation: This Final Stretch May Help Determine 2024 - NY Sports Day
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Mets trade Justin Verlander to Houston Astros, Tommy Pham to Arizona Diamondbacks and Dominic Leone to Angels - Newsday
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Mets owner Steven Cohen says Billy Eppler did 'great' at deadline
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Mets pitcher Joey Lucchesi might not be anything more than rotation insurance
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For the second time this season the Texas Rangers 'acquire' the same key pitcher
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Mets brass told Max Scherzer team is taking a step back in 2024