Count the New York Mets among the teams whose winter hasn't quite met expectations so far. Much like the Boston Red Sox, the Mets have been one of the more active teams this offseason, but what they've brought in pales in comparison to the expectations fans had heading into hot stove season.
However, again, much like the Red Sox, much of what New York has done feels like they're setting the stage for a big strike. That strike, unfortunately, could come at the Red Sox's expense, given that the club just traded away veteran infielder/outfielder Jeff McNeil, sending the 2022 National League batting champ to the Athletics.