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The New York Mets Stink, But Their Future Looks Bright
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Astros reacquire Justin Verlander from Mets, a deal owner Jim Crane tells AP was an easy decision
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Mets have pieces for tremendous season or another classic heartbreak
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Scherzer says the Mets told him 2024 would be a transition year, with eyes on 2025
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Albom: Free-agent-to-be Max Scherzer has shot at legacy
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The Nationals Believed in the Power of Stars - WSJ
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Mets ace Max Scherzer delays injury comeback, won't pitch against the Athletics on Sunday
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Scherzer Says He 'Fell in Love Immediately' With Mets - Metsmerized Online
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Mets have pieces for tremendous season or another classic heartbreak
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Max Scherzer contract details: Mets ink three-time Cy Young winner to record $130 million deal
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The 2023 MLB Division Series Entrance Survey - The Ringer
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Veteran pitcher Max Scherzer is content with New York Mets, remains unconcerned about opt-out clause
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Now in Texas, Max Scherzer never anticipated being traded by the Mets – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
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New York Mets: How they started winning again despite decades of dysfunction - Sports Illustrated