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Mets Mailbag: On potential Tarik Skubal and Teruaki Sato pursuits

New York Mets insider Chelsea Janes recently addressed fan inquiries regarding potential winter acquisitions, highlighting Tarik Skubal as a primary target for the front office. While leadership may hesitate to offer a massive long-term agreement, internal expectations suggest ownership could advocate strongly for the pitcher.

Beyond that top-tier possibility, management is evaluating several alternative starting pitching routes, which could involve players opting out of current deals or trade targets entering their final contract year. Additionally, front office executive David Stearns traveled abroad to scout Teruaki Sato directly, signaling a genuine potential pursuit of the Japanese talent.

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