Yoshinobu Yamamoto had dinner at Mets owner Steve Cohen's house on Saturday.
Steve Cohen hosting Yoshinobu Yamamoto for dinner on Saturday accentuates that the Mets are strong contenders.
Because of his age and excellence - he has won the last three Sawamura Awards (Japan's version of the Cy Young award) - the Mets are willing to bid substantially for him even though their priority is long term over the 2024 season.
If they do not land Yamamoto, their plan is not to pivot to the next best starters in the free-agent market such as Jordan Montgomery and Blake Snell, but rather to fill their significant pitching needs with shorter, less-costly deals.
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