Unpopular Opinion about 2025

If the Mets don't sign Pete, I think their plan will be to go ith the youngins and try to keep the salary below the luxury tax threshold to start the season.

Best case scenario, some or all the youths over perform, the Mets are competitive and can add a piece or two at the trade deadline without going over the luxury tax threshold. This gves the kids an opportunity to shine, the Mets are competitive, and they reset the luxury tax penalties.

Worst case scenario, the Littles underperformed, the Mets suck and they miss the playoffs. On the upside, they reset the luxury tax penalties and have a better Idea of where they need to spend their money (i.e., Vladdy Jr.).