The New York Mets' offseason has, to this point, been defined more by goings than comings. Edwin Diaz signed with the Dodgers. Brandon Nimmo was traded to the Texas Rangers for Marcus Semien. Pete Alonso signed with the Baltimore Orioles.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/mets/onsi as Luke Weaver's stance on Mets' Cody Bellinger pursuit speaks volumes. While the New York Mets losing star closer Edwin Diaz in free agency was a tough pill for fans to swallow, at least the front office didn't dwell on Diaz joining the Los Angeles Dodgers for long.

Stearns praised the blend of veterans and promising prospects, but said the roster "is going to get better before we get to Opening Day."

When the former Yankee signed with the Mets this offseason, he joined an organization with a familiar support network.

Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns has spoken for the first time since winter meetings in early-December.

Outfielder Kyle Tucker is our top-ranked free agent of the offseason, and it appears his market is beginning to crystallize. The reigning-champion Dodgers, reigning AL-champion Blue Jays, and Mets are the three primary pursuers of Tucker right now and have all met with Tucker either remotely or in person,