Locked On Mets - Daily Podcast On The New York Mets (Locked On Podcast Network, Ryan Finkelstein)

Even after trading Juan Soto, the San Diego Padres may need to keep trimming salary this year. If they end up dealing another superstar, could the Mets swing a trade for Manny Machado?

Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down why the Padres might want to deal Machado and why the Mets are one of the few teams who could actually take on his contract long-term.

He also explains the timing of such a trade, which is more likely for the deadline than in the offseason.

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Today is the non-tender deadline, which means the New York Mets could be cutting some of their arbitration-eligible players like Daniel Vogelbach, Luis Guillorme, and Trevor Gott, amongst others.

Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down all the players on the bubble when it comes to the 40-man roster.

Also, why did the Mets protect Alex Ramirez and leave some more established prospects unprotected from the Rule 5 Draft.

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After missing out on their top free agent target, reports have made it seem like the New York Mets are out on the other top arms on the market this offseason. Why aren't they in on Blake Snell or Jordan Montgomery?

Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down what the top two remaining arms bring to the table and why the Mets should or should not pursue them in free agency.

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The New York Mets missed out on their top free agent target when Yoshinobu Yamamoto signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Now are the Mets going to just stand pat and not address their team through free agency?

Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the Mets roster and their options this offseason to try to contend.

Also, if they don't make any moves to contend, would the Mets be best served to go in the other direction and look to trade their established pieces like Pete Alonso or Jeff McNeil?

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The New York Mets have missed out on their chance to sign Yoshinobu Yamamoto as he has instead chosen to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

How will the Mets pivot from here?

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A lot has been made about why Yoshinobu Yamamoto would only choose the Mets because of the money, but today we look into why he should want to be a member of the New York Mets.

Host Ryan Finkelstein explains why the Mets give Yamamoto the best possible landing spot to become an MLB superstar.

Ryan also looks into how the Mets shape up as a free-agent destination, compared to how they were perceived last year off of a 101-win season.

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The New York Mets have swung a deal to acquire right-handed pitcher Adrian Houser and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for pitching prospect Coleman Crow.

Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down this deal for the Mets.

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Francisco Alvarez has expressed some interest in signing a pre-arb extension from the New York Mets. If he signed, how much could Alvarez expect to get?

Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down what a potential Alvarez extension could look like, and why the Mets should not waste any time trying to get a deal done.

Also, who is the next Mets top prospect that could one day be in line for a pre-arb extension?

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The Yoshinobu Yamamoto sweepstakes may finally be reaching a conclusion soon, as we are at the bidding stage of his free agent process.

Can the New York Mets submit an offer so aggressive that they can get Yamamoto to sign?

Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down how the next week could unfold and if the bidding could actually blow all the way past $300 million and into the $400 million range for the Japanese ace.

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Who will be starting on the New York Mets come the year 2026?

Host Ryan Finkelstein dives into the Mets farm system and builds out the future New York Mets roster with only players who will still be under team control a few years from now.

Can Brett Baty, Mark Vientos prove themselves like Francisco Alvarez has by 2026?

When will we first see Jett Williams, Drew Gilbert and Luisangel Acuna in the starting lineup, and at what position?

Which starting pitchers in the Mets system will pan out long-term?

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The New York Mets had their second meeting with Yoshinobu Yamamoto last night, as the Japanese star went over Steve Cohen's house for a dinner, which included a large part of the Mets brass and Yamamoto's camp.

Host Ryan Finkelstein reacts to the dinner and what it means for the Mets chances to land Yamamoto in free agency.

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David Stearns once gave Christian Yelich a contract for $188.5 million. Would he ever consider trading to get that same deal under his books again?

Host Ryan Finkelstein explains why the Milwaukee Brewers could be very motivated to clear Yelich's salary and how Stearns could now take advantage and get a really good pitcher out of the deal.

Between Corbin Burnes, Freddy Peralta and Devin Williams, the Brewers have arms the Mets could really want and this would be the ideal way the Mets can land them at a lowered prospect cost.

To read the full article: https://www.justbaseball.com/mlb/why-the-new-york-mets-should-trade-for-christian-yelich/

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The New York Mets may have lost Ronny Mauricio for the season, as the top prospect went down with a torn ACL in the Dominican Winter League.

Host Ryan Finkelstein reacts to the injury and breaks down how it shakes up their internal option on the current roster.

He then looks into the free agent options that can replace Mauricio, namely, Justin Turner.

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Shohei Ohtani's contract details came out yesterday and showed massive deferrals as $680 million of the $700 million deal was deferred.

Host Ryan Finkelstein reacts to the contract and how the Mets could take advantage of deferred contracts themselves in the future.

Also, now with the Dodgers having so much flexibility with the luxury tax, are they the Mets biggest threat to signing Yoshinobu Yamamoto?

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The Yoshinobu Yamamoto sweepstakes are set to begin this week, with the star Japanese pitcher taking meetings with the finalists for his services.

Where do the Mets stand among the teams left and what is their plan B if they fail to sign him?

Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down how the race could pan out and what the Mets could pivot to. Namely, signing Shota Imanaga and going through more of a transition year in 2024.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed Shohei Ohtani to an insane $700 million contract.

Host Ryan Finkelstein gives his live reaction to the deal and what it could mean for the Mets pursuit of Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

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The New York Mets signed 2022 All-Star Jorge Lopez on Thursday night, hoping he could bounce back after a down 2023.

Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the Lopez signing, as well as all the other minor signings the Mets have made to try to rebuild their bullpen.

Can David Stearns be trusted to build a bullpen, when he has yet to sign a reliever who is coming off a good year?

Ryan explains why fans need to put faith in this new front office for some of these moves to work out.

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The New York Mets are putting on the full-court press to acquire Yoshinobu Yamamoto, as Steve Cohen and David Stearns took a trip out to Japan to meet him last week.

Host Ryan Finkelstein reacts to the latest on Yamamoto and also breaks down the Rule 5 Draft and the Mets selection and subsequent trade of their Rule 5 Draft pick.

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The New York Yankees landed Juan Soto in a trade last night. If Soto eventually re-signs with the Yankees, who is the next superstar the Mets will be able to sign?

Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the repercussions of Soto landing with the Yankees and how it could take him off the board for the Mets next year in free agency.

Also, if the Yankees are all-in on Yoshinobu Yamamoto too, how much should the Mets pay to keep him from the Bronx?

Finally, if all else fails and the Mets come up empty in their pursuit of an impact-free agent, should they go ahead and extend Pete Alonso?

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Another day passed during the Winter Meetings without many major signings around baseball, but the New York Mets did land relief pitcher Michael Tonkin.

Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the Tonkin signing, as well as how the Mets fell down to pick No. 19 in the MLB Draft lottery.

Finally, Ryan gets into the latest at the Winter Meetings and why the Mets may be keeping the decks clear for their young players to compete next season.

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The New York Mets could soon be signing Erick Fedde coming off his MVP season in the KBO as he looks to bounce back in the majors. Is this a good deal to bolster the rotation?

Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down why Fedde would be an underrated addition for the Mets. Also, what did we learn from David Stearns' latest meeting with the media?

If the Mets do in fact stay internal at third base, who is the favorite to start between Brett Baty, Ronny Mauricio and Mark Vientos?

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The Atlanta Braves have acquired Jarred Kelenic in a trade, bringing the Mets former top prospect back to the NL East.

Host Ryan Finkelstein reacts to the deal and also touches on all the latest Mets rumors ahead of the Winter Meetings, such as the Mets interest in free agent outfielder Jung Hoo Lee.

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The New York Mets are active in free agency trying to improve their starting pitching but don't expect them to pivot to the trade market if they can't land their top guy, Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

According to a Mets insider Andy Martino, the Mets are hesitant to deal from their farm system to make a blockbuster trade this offseason.

Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down how the Mets will have to build out their roster without use of the trade market, and how the Mets can get aggressive in free agency.

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The New York Mets made their first two signings of the offseason on Wednesday night, adding Luis Severino on a one-year, $13 million deal and Joey Wendle on a one-year, $2 million deal.

Host Ryan Finkelstein reacts to signing two players coming off down years as the first moves of the offseason.

Is Severino capable of bouncing back in a big way this year?

Why did the Mets non-tender Luis Guillorme to just pick up another defensive-first infielder, Joey Wendle?

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The New York Mets are reportedly set to sign one of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s sons once the international signing window opens next month.

Host Ryan Finkelstein talks about the signing and then goes into breaking down the top international free agents that have or will be posted this offseason, outside of Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

Between Shōta Imanaga, Jung Hoo Lee and Yariel Rodriguez, there a plenty of talented free agents to be signed in this market.

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The San Diego Padres have plenty of starting pitchers who hit the free agent market this winter, with Blake Snell, Seth Lugo and Michael Wacha all left unsigned.

Which of these starting pitchers would the Mets be best served investing in?

Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down why Snell is being a bit overlooked in this free agent market and which among Lugo, Wacha, or even Nick Martinez is the best fit for the Mets in free agency.

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The New York Mets have been very quiet so far this offseason. When will we see new president David Stearns strike to make his first big move?

Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down when the Mets could finally make a signing in free agency and how much things are being held up by top free agent starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

Ryan wonders if the Mets could miss the market if they put all their eggs in Yamamoto's basket while comparing this offseason to last year and how the pace of free agency is very similar.

For more on the pace of free agency and when the hot stove is going to pick up, check out Ryan's most recent article here: https://www.justbaseball.com/mlb/when-will-mlb-free-agency-start-to-heat-up-this-year/

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The New York Mets clearly want Yoshinobu Yamamoto more than any other free agent this offseason. The problem is that so do most teams in Major League Baseball.

Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down some recent comments by Yamamoto's agent and why the market could drive him to sign an unprecedented amount of money this offseason.

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The New York Mets have added an experienced former manager to be rookie manager Carlos Mendoza's bench coach by hiring John Gibbons.

Host Ryan Finkelstein reacts to the Gibbons hire, as well as the other hires the Mets have made to fill out their coaching staff, including reunited Francisco Lindor with a former coach.

Finally, as a continuation from yesterday's show, what would the package of prospects be to acquire Tyler Glasnow from the Tampa Bay Rays?

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If the New York Mets decide to go the trade route this season, what are some trades that could help both the Mets lineup and pitching staff in 2024?

Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down three hypothetical trades, from the most likely of acquiring Tyler Glasnow, to the most stunning like getting both Freddy Peralta and Christian Yelich from the Milwaukee Brewers.

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If you could put together your dream roster for the New York Mets in 2024, which are the top players you would add?

Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down why Juan Soto and Yoshinobu Yamamoto should be the top two targets for the Mets this offseason and how any team that includes both would be a dream.

He also talks about how you could build a roster around those two stars, both on a realistic and on a dream budget.

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The New York Mets made two key hires over the weekend, bringing on Houston Astros scouting head Kris Gross to head up their scouting department, and Andy Green to lead player development.

Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down how big of an addition each hire is to the Mets newly formed front office under President of Baseball Operations David Stearns.

Also, continuing off Saturday's show, Ryan gives the ideal contract that the Mets could sign injured free ace Brandon Woodruff to.

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The New York Mets cut five players at the non-tender deadline on Friday night, headlined by Daniel Vogelbach and Luis Guillorme.

Host Ryan Finkelstein reacts to the Mets' cuts, and also discusses the possibility of Brandon Woodruff coming to the Mets now that he was non-tendered.

Woodruff will miss all of 2024 with an injury, but many teams will be interested in signing him now to get him for their rotation in 2025. Could David Stearns be interested in his old ace?

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The New York Mets get their closer back next season with Edwin Diaz's return but still have a lot of work to do to fill out their bullpen.

Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down his top free agent targets on the relief market including a reunion with David Robertson, as well as signing a young flamethrower like Jordan Hicks, among other relievers.

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The New York Mets officially introduced their new manager on Tuesday, as Carlos Mendoza spoke with the media for the first time.

Host Ryan Finkelstein gives his five key takeaways from the introductory press conference and why the Mets may have found the perfect manager to work with President of Baseball Operations David Stearns.

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With the New York Mets already well past the luxury tax and even pushing up against the "Steve Cohen tax line", now is not the time to stop spending.

Host Ryan Finkelstein looks at the Mets luxury tax payroll and explains why they are in a position where they might as well buy because their team is going to be extremely expensive no matter what.

To read more about the Mets luxury tax payroll: https://metsmerizedonline.com/mets-current-2024-payroll-breakdown-ahead-of-the-offseason/

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A report suggests that the Mets may not view themselves as a top landing spot for Shohei Ohtani, making Yoshinobu Yamamoto their top target in free agency instead.

Host Ryan Finkelstein continues to break down why Yamamoto is the ideal fit for the Mets to invest heavily in and also why Ohtani does not make too much sense.

Finally, Craig Counsell reportedly had no interest in joining the Mets.

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Which player will be the next to become a homegrown superstar for the New York Mets? Is it someone who is currently on the roster, or a prospect waiting in the wings in the farm system?

Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down why Francisco Alvarez has shown that type of promise on the big league roster and goes through the potential of top prospects like Jett Williams, Luisangel Acuna, and Drew Gilbert.

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Pete Alonso's name keeps on getting circulated in trade rumors, but Mets president of baseball operations again threw cold water on any of that speculation by affirming that Alonso is expected to be the Opening Day first baseman.

Stearns has also met with Alonso's new agent, Scott Boras, who has let it be known that they are open to talking contract extension.

Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down why Alonso is going to stay put this offseason and how a contract could come together, but doesn't have to for him to stay long-term.

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After weeks of doubt about the return of baseball in 2020, there may finally be a little bit of hope. The MLB and the MLBPA appear close to a deal that would start the season a month from now. Also the Mets have signed three of their six draft picks. Listen for final analysis on this year's draft class.

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Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the first series of the season, as the New York Mets defeat the Washington Nationals. 

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The New York Mets dropped their series opener to the San Diego Padres, as Fernando Tatis Jr. did just enough to put his team on top. Still, the Mets showed fight in the loss, nearly battling back from an early 4-0 deficit. Are games like this a sign that this team is different from year's past?

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Max Scherzer will make his long-awaited return to the mound today, as he finally is back with the New York Mets. Jacob deGrom made a rehab start on Sunday night as well, setting the stage for a potential July return.

Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down what it will mean to finally get that dynamic ace duo in the same rotation.

He also talks about another great start and win from Taijuan Walker, as well as Francisco Alvarez's promotion to Triple-A Syracuse.

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When the New York Mets signed Max Scherzer to a three-year, $130 million contract last offseason, they were betting on the upside of pairing him with Jacob deGrom for a playoff run.

While their first year didn't go as planned, is the upside to great to a pass up doubling down on them again?

Host Ryan Finkelstein makes the case for why keeping deGrom and Scherzer together should be the Mets top priority this offseason.

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The New York Mets finally won a series this weekend, as they beat the Washington Nationals in the final two games of their three-game set. Unfortunately all everyone is talking about though is what happened after the game Sunday, as Javier Báez explained the team's 'thumbs down' celebration and how it is directed at Mets fans.

Host Ryan Finkelstein discusses all of the different layers to this dispute over the celebration and whether it is really worth making a big deal about.

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The New York Mets signed Taijuan Walker to a two-year, $20 million contract with a player option for a third year. What does Walker bring to the Mets as the final piece of their rotation?

Also we take a look into the incredible depth the Mets have built this offseason when it comes to their pitching, as they have an endless supply of MLB-caliber starters in camp.

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Today is finally Opening Day as Jacob deGrom and the New York Mets are set to face off against Max Scherzer and the Washington Nationals. In this Opening Day special, we are joined by Mets historian Brian Wright to talk about the team's storied history on Opening Day and the excitement around the team for this upcoming season.

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The New York Mets have added a new crop of talent to their farm system, having nearly signed all of their 2023 MLB draft picks.

Host Ryan Finkelstein is joined by prospect analyst Aram Leighton to break down the top standouts from the Mets 2023 draft class, such as first-rounder Colin Houck and second-rounder Brandon Sproat.

They also discuss some of the under-the-radar arms the Mets drafted and who could be this class's Mike Vasil.

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The New York Mets have yet to lose a series this season, as they capped off another victory against the Washington Nationals on Thursday. Taijuan Walker gave the Mets a gutsy performance and Mark Canha carried the team offensively.

Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the series win and previews what lies ahead this weekend against the Seattle Mariners.

Also for a Friday Farm Report, we check in on the top prospects in the Mets system, namely Mark Vientos who has started to turn the corner offensively.

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The New York Mets feature arguably the best trio of starting pitchers in baseball with Jacob deGrom, Max Scherzer and Chris Bassitt, but is their rotation the best in MLB?

Host Ryan Finkelstein begins his NL East season preview by ranking the different starting rotations in this division. He also takes a look at the league as a whole to see where the Mets rotation lands among the other teams in baseball.

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The New York Mets have extended two-time All-Star second baseman, Jeff McNeil, to a four-year, $50 million contract that includes a fifth year club option.

Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the great team-friendly deal and what it means for the Mets moving forward.

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Despite getting a great pitching performance from Carlos Carrasco, the New York Mets were unable to complete the four-game sweep over the Washington Nationals, dropping the final game on Sunday.

Still, there are far more positives than negatives to take from this first series of the season.

Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the great pitching the Mets received from Chris Bassitt and Carrasco and some of the other highlights from this weekend's series. He also explains some of the questionable managerial decisions from Buck Showalter.

Finally, we preview the Mets upcoming series against the Philadelphia Phillies.

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When the Mets originally agreed to a deal with Carlos Correa, it certainly felt like Steve Cohen was driving talks. Now as the Mets try to hammer out a very difficult contract, GM Billy Eppler is on center stage trying to make it all come together in a way that protects the Mets.

Host Ryan Finkelstein discusses Eppler's first year running the Mets and if signing Correa to the right deal should lead to a promotion where he becomes the new President of Baseball Operations.

Ryan also brings up the possibility of former Brewers president David Stearns taking the position next year, as the one real viable candidate for Eppler to work under.

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The New York Mets made a blockbuster trade on Saturday, acquiring All-Star starting pitcher Chris Bassitt in a trade with the Oakland Athletics.

Bassitt becomes the final piece of a Mets rotation that already included two aces with Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer, which now may be the best staff in all of MLB.

Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down why this was a no-brainer of a trade for Mets, even with the steep price they paid in giving up two of their top pitching prospects in J.T. Ginn and Adam Oller.

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The Minnesota Twins could be looking to get off Josh Donaldson's contract this offseason and the New York Mets could be the ideal landing spot.

Host Ryan Finkelstein discusses Donaldson's fit in New York and how he has continued to perform as one of the best third basemen in baseball despite his age. Would Donaldson be a better target for the Mets than signing Kris Bryant?

Also what would it cost to acquire Donaldson in a trade and could the Mets find some bullpen help from the Twins in that deal as well?

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Host Ryan Finkelstein continues to discuss the Mets groundbreaking change in ownership, while also talking about the trade that brings Jake Marisnick to Queens.

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The New York Mets have finalized their coaching staff for the 2021 season, making minimal changes to the group as a whole. We are joined by Mets beat writer Justin Toscano, who shares his thoughts on this staff and why things are set up well for manager Luis Rojas as he enters his second season at the helm.

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The New York Mets lost in blowout fashion on Wednesday, as Thomas Szapucki got lit up in his first MLB start.

Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the game and also gives three key things to watch for the Mets to stay atop the NL East.

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Steve Cohen has announced that if he is approved by the MLB as the owner of the Mets Sandy Alderson will take over as the President of Baseball and Business Operations. This would officially reunite Alderson with the franchise ran as the GM for eight years.

Why would Alderson want to return. and what does this mean for Cohen's chances of approval and the future of the Mets?

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On today's show, host Ryan Finkelstein discusses his latest article for JustBaseball.com where he detailed Pete Alonso's journey from being a defensive liability to a fringe Gold Glove candidate.

Locked On Mets social media coordinator Jordan Grossman once again joins the show for the second installment of our Friday Farm Report!

Today the guys talk about top prospect Francisco Alvarez and the season the 19-year-old catcher is having in High-A. They also break down pitching prospect Junior Santos, a 6-foot-8 starter who is currently pitching in Port St. Lucie.

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Host Ryan Finkelstein is once again joined by Brian Wright, author of The New York Mets All-Time All-Stars to talk some Mets history. On today's show, they look back at Mike Piazza and his Hall of Fame career with the Mets.

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The New York Mets have signed superstar shortstop Francisco Lindor to a record-setting 10-year, $341 million contract!

What does this mean for the team now and into the future as the Steve Cohen era is officially set to begin.

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The Mets have signed six players that went undrafted in this year's shortened MLB Draft. Learn about these new additions, who could have a bright future in the organization.

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For the third time in his career, Justin Verlander won the Cy Young on Wednesday night. Could he win his next one in a Mets uniform?

Host Ryan Finkelstein discusses the possibility of the Mets signing Verlander to replace Jacob deGrom next to Max Scherzer atop the rotation in 2023.

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Host Ryan Finkelstein talks about another loss from the Mets, as they fall to 1-5 on that road trip. Also the next part in our conversation with Tim Healey, Mets beat writer for Newsday. 

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Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor both hit RBI milestones this weekend, as Alonso set the franchise RBI record and Lindor eclipsed 100 RBIs for the first time in his career.

Host Ryan Finkelstein explores their place among other great run-producing duos in franchise history.

Also, could the Mets series against the Braves be moved out of Atlanta this weekend due to a hurricane and where would the most likely landing spot for the series be?

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The New York Mets have been an extreme disappointment this season and their year officially came to an end on Saturday, when they were eliminated from the playoffs. Why couldn't the Mets figure it out this season?

Also David Peterson and Andres Gimenez were the one redeeming part of this season, as the two rookies surprised and outperformed everyone's expectations.

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The New York Mets opened up their doubleheader against the San Francisco Giants with a comeback win where Francisco Lindor walked it off, before Max Scherzer flirted with a no-hitter in Game 2.

The Mets finished with a doubleheader sweep, beating one of the best teams in the National League in convincing fashion.

Host Ryan Finkelstein reacts to the great day of baseball and explains why there is no reason to doubt that this Mets team will keep this up.

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It’s DEADLINE DAY!!!

The New York Mets have still yet to make a move since trading for Rich Hill, will that change before 4 p.m.?

Host Ryan Finkelstein recaps the massive news from Thursday as Max Scherzer and Trea Turner were traded to the L.A. Dodgers and whether that should change how the Mets approach the deadline.

Also a recap of the Mets' missed opportunity to gain ground on the Atlanta Braves and a preview of their upcoming series against the Cincinnati Reds.

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Host Ryan Finkelstein talks about this weekend of Grapefruit League action for the New York Mets. Also Andrés Giménez has built upon a great performane in the Arizona Fall League and has stayed hot in Spring Training. Could he play a role for the Mets in 2020?

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The New York Mets landed their star player at the deadline, acquiring Cubs shortstop Javy Baez. What does this trade mean for the Mets this season and heading into the future, as Baez will be a free agent this offseason?

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The New York Mets were swept by the Philadelphia Phillies over the weekend, falling to third place in the NL East. Zack Wheeler got revenge on his former team on Sunday, pitching a two-hit shutout. Why didn't the Mets sign Wheeler in free agency and how much has that decision cost them this season?

While Steve Cohen and Sandy Alderson receive blame from the fan base right now, host Ryan Finkelstein takes today's show to remind Mets fans were they should still direct their hate. To Jeff Wilpon.

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The perception is that the New York Mets have to add at least one more starting pitcher this offseason.

Host Ryan Finkelstein examines whether the Mets rotation really needs another addition or if Max Scherzer was enough for them to be set for Opening Day.

Jacob deGrom and Scherzer present more upside than any other duo in baseball, but can the Mets get enough production out of Carlos Carrasco, Taijuan Walker, Tylor Megill and David Peterson to make it through the 2022 season?

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The New York Mets had a great weekend, sweeping the Pittsburgh Pirates to retain first place in the National League East.

On Sunday Jacob deGrom made history, becoming the first pitcher ever to have 40 consecutive starts without giving up an earned run.

Host Ryan Finkelstein recaps the series and discusses the historic achievement by deGrom.

Also a preview of what lies ahead against the Milwaukee Brewers, as Max Scherzer is set to make his return off the IL Monday night.

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Jacob deGrom's tenure as the New York Mets ace has officially come to an end, as he signed a massive five-year, $185 million contract with the Texas Rangers on Friday.

Host Ryan Finkelstein reacts to the gut-wrenching news and discusses where the Mets go from here.

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The Oakland Athletics look like they will be sellers this offseason and Platinum Glove winner Matt Chapman could be one of their top players on the move. Could the New York Mets be the team that acquires Chapman and what would a trade between these two teams look like?

Host Ryan Finkelstein is joined by the host of Locked On A's, Jason Burke, for a full breakdown of a Matt Chapman to the Mets trade.

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Host Ryan Finkelstein talks about a great week of Mets baseball, as they win the rare four-game sweep to put themselves right back in the mix. Then previews the upcoming series against the L.A. Dodgers and explains why it could be the first step in a magical run.

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Host Ryan Finkelstein talks about another weekend of Mets baseball, while also discussing the three All-Stars that will represent New York at the Midsummer Classic.

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The New York Mets made a signing to improve their offense last week, landing catcher Omar Narvaez in free agency to conceivably replace James McCann. Is this a clear upgrade and can the Mets now get McCann off their books?

Host Ryan Finkelstein explores the Mets catcher situation after this signing, including how this impacts Francisco Alvarez's chances to contribute in 2023.

Also, many free agent bats that could have helped the Mets found new homes this weekend. Who's left for the Mets to sign to improve their offense?

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The MLB owners have approved of the sale of the New York Mets, as mayor de Blasio signed off as well. The Wilpons are finally gone and Steve Cohen is officially the owner of the Mets. Rejoice Mets fans! This is going to be fun moving forward!

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After everything that has taken place over the last 48 hours, there are Mets fans who are ready to wave goodbye to Javier Báez before the season is even over. Host Ryan Finkelstein goes through why this relationship can still be salvaged with the two-time All-Star.

Ryan also previews the upcoming series against the Miami Marlins.

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If the New York Mets are going all-in this offseason, there are few moves that could change impact their World Series hopes more than trading for José Ramírez. The question is, what would it take for the Mets to land Ramírez in a trade?

Host Ryan Finkelstein explores different trade packages that could entice the Cleveland Guardians and which players should be on the table in those trades.

Brett Baty, Ronny Mauricio, Mark Vientos, Jeff McNeil and Dominic Smith are just a handful of players that could be considered as trade chips for Ramírez, but what would be the most realistic package for the Mets to land the three-time Silver Slugger?

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The New York Mets got blown out by the Washington Nationals on Monday night, as Jerad Eickhoff was crushed from the start. With a red-hot Kyle Schwarber leading the charge, Washington finds themselves within striking distance in the NL East. Should the Mets be worried about their rival catching them?

Also a preview of the upcoming series between the Mets and the Atlanta Braves.

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Host Ryan Finkelstein talks about a variety of news items as the Mets have narrowed their managerial search to three internal candidates. The Mets have also signed Rene Rivera to a minor league deal and are exploring trades that would remove Yoenis Cespedes and Jed Lowrie from Queens, while also looking to add Starling Marte in a trade with the Pirates.

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Host Ryan Finkelstein talks about the return of Brad Brach and why it is a great signing for the Mets. I also talk about what to expect from them at the Winter Meetings.

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Following the New York Mets series against the Chicago Cubs, host of Locked On Cubs Joe Kilgallon joins the show for a crossover special. Joe talks about the Cubs season so far and the growing disdain amongst fans over ownership's lack of spending, despite having a team still ready to win now.

Also could this series have been an early preview of the NLDS this season and what else do these teams need to add to get there?

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The New York Mets signed five players to their player pool on Monday, highlighted by Melky Cabrera and Hunter Strickland. Will those players make an impact and what did GM Brodie Van Wagenen have to say as he addressed the media for the first time in months,

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In a scary turn of events, Max Scherzer pulled himself from the game on Wednesday night due to a left side injury. Scherzer will get an MRI on Thursday to find out the severity of this injury.

Host Ryan Finkelstein reacts to the news and discusses how the Mets can get by without Scherzer if he hits the IL. Also a recap of the Mets blowout victory, as the lineup scored 11 runs.

Finally, should Luis Guillorme be an everyday player for the Mets?

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We bring in the new year by going through some resolutions for the Mets heaing into 2021. What can each individual player do next year to help the Mets contend for a World Series?

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Host Ryan Finkelstein talks about the Mets hiring a new bench coach and their potential pursuit of Pirates center fielder Starling Marte on the trade market.

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Robinson Cano has tested positive for steroids again, marking the second time in his a career he has been suspended for PEDs. Cano will now miss the entirety of 2021 season, while being one more strike away from being banned for life.

For the Mets though, this news is not all bad. They already have players on the roster that can replace Cano and suddenly have more financial flexibility to address their needs in free agency.

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As the MLB Draft comes to a close, the New York Mets have added a potential new superstar in first-round pick Pete Crow-Armstong. Along with this toolsy center fielder, the Mets also landed another high-upside prospect in their second-round pick, pitcher J.T. Ginn. Learn about the future of the Mets on today's edition of Locked On Mets.

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Francisco Lindor is coming off a down first year with the New York Mets, but a strong close to his season leaves hope for a big bounce back in 2022.

Could Lindor repeat history and have a huge second season in Queens similar to the one Carlos Beltran had back in 2006?

Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down why Lindor is sure to be much better this season and also discusses the shortstop's comments from his first media session of spring training.

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Host Ryan Finkelstein is once again joined by Brian Wright, author of The New York Mets All-Time All-Stars: Best Player's at Each Position for the Amazin's. They talk about Jerry Grote and Daniel Murphy's inclusion on the All-Time Mets team.

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On the final show of the year, we get an update on the top two free agents on the market, as George Springer and Trevor Bauer remain unsigned. Then we do a year in review, looking back at all the highlights and lowlights that took place during 2020 for the New York Mets.

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Host Ryan Finkelstein talks about the Mets' ESPN All-Access game on Wednesday and the team chemistry that was on full display. Also can Eduardo Nunez crack the Opening Day roster with a big spring?

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The New York Mets got another another outstanding performance by the “Bench Mob” last night, as Jonathan Villar and Tomas Nido carried the team to victory with some big home runs. What has been the difference between these players and Mets bench players of the past?

Also Kevin Pillar returned to the Mets with some awful bruises yesterday, but continued to be a positive voice for the team. What has his leadership meant this season?

Finally the Mets made a trade to acquire veteran Cameron Maybin. Is their a role for the 34-year-old on the Mets?

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Shohei Ohtani week continues on Locked On Mets, as host Ryan Finkelstein explores what would have to happen for Ohtani to land on the Mets midseason.

Are the Angels going to be good enough to hang onto Ohtani, or could another down year lead to them putting him on the trade block at the deadline?

What would it take for the Mets to acquire Ohtani and should they just wait until he becomes a free agent?

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The New York Mets did not have many finalists for awards this season, but Jacob deGrom still found a way to be named a finalist for a major award, as he is up to win the Silver Slugger. DeGrom's offensive season was pretty spectacular but how does it compare to the other finalists who made all of their starts and weren't hurt in the second half?

What is the Mets history with winning awards and why is that significant when judging the team as a whole?

Could this be the last Silver Slugger a pitcher will ever win?

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Major League Baseball's lockout continued past their deadline to start the season on time, as commissioner Rob Manfred announced the first cancellation of regular season games on Tuesday.

Host Ryan Finkelstein reacts to the news and how Mets fans are left waiting for a season where the hype surrounding the team is at an all-time high.

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