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New York Mets have had an extremely busy off-season so far; with a number of players joining the roster and a number of players leaving as well. With Steve Cohen happy to spend money, the Mets have been linked to some of the biggest free agents.?

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They?ve got a number of key deals across the line but have missed out on some as well. Following the failed Carlos Correa deal, the Mets have most recently signed a player that fans aren?t very happy with. Furthermore, this MLB veteran has had some controversy surrounding him over the last couple of years.

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The New York Mets have reportedly agreed to a 1-year deal with veteran outfielder Tommy Pham

The New York Mets have agreed on a 1-year deal with veteran outfielder Tommy Pham, who last played for the Boston Red Sox. Fox Sports: MLB shared the news via Twitter, crediting Andy Martino of SNY for breaking the news. In the Tweet, Fox Sports: MLB confirmed that the Mets and Pham had agreed on a deal. But physicals are still pending and the deal will hinge on that.

In the Tweet, Fox Sports: MLB said, ?Tommy Pham and the Mets have agreed to a deal, pending physical per @martinonyc?. Pham once got into a conflict with Joc Pederson over fantasy football rules and punched him. An incident that has left a mark on fans’ impression of him.

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Fans have reacted to news of the deal and are generally unhappy with it. Some have brought up the punching incident while others are unhappy that they went from signing Correa to Pham.

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These reactions from fans are justified as they expected an All-Star-level talent and they got Pham instead. Tommy Pham has built a reputation as a solid batter and will bring experience to the roster. Furthermore, the deal is a low-risk deal, and according to mlb.com?s Anthony DiComo is only worth $6 million. Additionally, the Mets have already added a lot of quality to their roster this off-season.

The Mets have gone all-in this off-season

Although Carlos Correa ended up signing with the Minnesota Twins, the Mets have made a lot of other great signings. They signed star pitcher Justin Verlander in what was a great move. Furthermore, they have brought back key pieces in star reliever Edward Diaz and outfielder Brandon Nimmo.

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The Mets also picked up sensational Japanese ace Kodai Senga in free agency. All-in-all, the team has done an exceptional job building on the roster they had last year. The only thing left is to see how these signings turn out and Pham is a very low-risk investment for the team. What do you think of the fact that the Mets have agreed to a deal with Tommy Pham? Please share your thoughts in the comments below!

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Pranay Mukherjee is an MLB writer at EssentiallySports, with a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. His expertise lies in cheat sheets, post-game analysis, and trade rumors, providing readers with comprehensive coverage of the sport. Pranay is an avid follower of baseball and is a staunch supporter of the Yankees, firmly believing that it is time for the New York team to break their World Series jinx. His story on the World Baseball Classic was chosen as an Editors' Pick for the month, connecting him even closer to the dedicated fanbase of the sport. When not covering sports, Pranay can be found watching it, indulging in his love for manga and anime. His fascination with the anime 'Ace of Diamond' fueled his love for baseball, and that passion continues to this day. His story on World Baseball Classic was one of the Editor’s Picks for the month and connected him even closer to the dedicated fanbase of the sport. When not covering sports, Pranay is busy watching them. Pranay is a manga and anime fanatic. The Anime 'Ace of Diamonds’ drove him to love the game of baseball. And that love continues big time.

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