Locked On Mets - Daily Podcast On The New York Mets

The New York Mets may be all-in to win the World Series in 2022, but Steve Cohen's investment in the club is about way more than just the upcoming season. Host Ryan Finkelstein discusses how Cohen's all-in approach is different from some other owners around the sport and what he is building towards in the future. He also imagines what would happen if the Mets get the monkey off their back this year and win the World Series. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New York Mets manager Buck Showalter and GM Billy Eppler met with the media on Monday to discuss their finalized coaching staff and to give an update on where things stand for the Mets during the lockout. Host Ryan Finkelstein shares his five biggest takeaways from the press conference and how the Mets are positioned for whenever the season begins. Also an update on the latest in regards to the MLBPA and MLB's negotiations on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carlos Rodón is the best free agent starting pitcher left on the market, as he is coming off a career-year that saw him finish fifth in the AL Cy Young voting. While Rodón has ace potential, he also comes with great risk as he has a history of injuries which showed up at the end of the 2021 season. Is the upside worth the gamble for the New York Mets to sign Rodón to complete their starting rotation? Or should they try to sign a durable pitcher they can count on more like Zack Greinke? Host Ryan Finkelstein discusses Rodón's fit on the Mets and whether it would make sense to go all-in on the left-handed pitcher, despite all the risk. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After hitting 32 home runs in 113 games, Kyle Schwarber is one of the best sluggers left in free agency. While the Mets could certainly use his pop in the lineup, does having Robinson Cano on the books prevent them from going after Schwarber? Host Ryan Finkelstein discusses whether Schwarber can still fit with the Mets and what it would cost to acquire him. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There are only two shortstops in baseball who have earned $340 million contracts, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Francisco Lindor. Which shortstop is the better bet over their decade-long deals? Host Ryan Finkelstein is joined by host of Locked On Padres Javier Reyes, as the two discuss how these All-Star shortstops stack up to one another. They also talk about why each of these teams endured second-half collapses and what could change for this upcoming season. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New York Mets made it clear once free agency started that Marcus Stroman was not a priority for them, as they pursued other free agents like Kevin Gausman and Robbie Ray, before ultimately landing Max Scherzer. But when Stroman signed with the Cubs, it was for the exact type of contract the Mets based their free agency strategy on, a short-term, big-money deal. If the Mets managed Stroman's free agency better, could they have re-signed him after landing Scherzer? Host Ryan Finkelstein discusses what went wrong and if the Mets will come to regret not bringing Stro back. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Over the weekend, the New York Mets announced that Glenn Sherlock would be returning to the organization, as he has been hired to be Buck Showalter's bench coach. The longtime coach spent three seasons as the Mets third base coach from 2017 through 2019. What does this hire mean for Showalter's staff in 2022? Host Ryan Finkelstein discusses the hire and also breaks down the latest news in international free agency, as the Mets signed two of the top prospects available in Simon Juan and Willy Fanas. Ryan talks about what the Mets could have in these two young outfielders and why the Mets farm system is bound to improve greatly over the next few years with the resources that Steve Cohen is pouring into analytics, scouting and player development. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New York Mets No. 2 prospect Brett Baty has been ranked as the best third base prospect in baseball by MLB.com. Do the Mets finally have their first franchise player at the hot corner since David Wright? Host Ryan Finkelstein is joined by Jordan Grossman for another Friday Farm Report, as they discuss Baty's top ranking and what he projects to be moving forward for the Mets. They also talk about some of the additions the Mets could still look to make this offseason and how Baty's top prospect status changes the team's plans moving forward. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New York Mets have announced that this season they will retire franchise icon Keith Hernandez's jersey number. Could this be a sign of more to come, as Hernandez receives the recognition he deserves for his incredible career? Host Ryan Finkelstein talks about the significance of the Mets finally honoring their history by retiring No. 17, but also makes the case for why Hernandez deserves to be in the Hall of Fame. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What could Michael Conforto bring to the San Diego Padres over more widely-coveted free agents like Nick Castellanos or Kris Bryant? Do we actually believe that Rob Manfred is going to present a good enough deal to the players to end the lockout, or could we be in for a long wait for the baseball season? In this Locked On Crossover host Ryan Finkelstein is joined by host of Locked On Padres Javier Reyes to discuss the MLB lockout, Michael Conforto's free agency and so much more. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New York Mets still need to add another starting pitcher to their rotation this offseason and there just happens to be a future Hall of Famer on the market as a free agent. Could Zack Greinke be the perfect fit to slot into the back-end of the Mets rotation? Host Ryan Finkelstein discusses the numbers behind Greinke's decline last season and where he could still provide great value to the Mets. Ryan also talks about why Greinke might want to come to New York and pitch for the Mets, despite it being a big market. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New York Mets have made three new hires to their coach staff, with the latest being Eric Chavez, who was hired to be the Yankees assistant hitting coach just last month. With the Mets Chavez gets promoted to become their main hitting coach, reunited him with GM Billy Eppler. Along with Chavez the Mets have hired Wayne Kirby and Joey Cora to be their base coaches in recent days, as their coaching staff is coming together nicely. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When Juan Soto becomes a free agent he will be just 26 years old, and will be in line to cash in on the largest contract in MLB history. We saw this exact same story play out with the Washington Nationals and Bryce Harper not even three years. The question is, will there be a different outcome this time around? Host Ryan Finkelstein is joined by Locked On Nationals host Josh Neighbors to discuss whether Soto will receive a contract extension before he hits free agency, or if he will be available for Steve Cohen to poach in a few years. Here is a link to Ryan's article for Just Baseball on Juan Soto's impending mega-contract. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trevor Story is one of the top remaining free agent bats on the market this offseason. Would it make sense for the New York Mets to try to sign him? Host Ryan Finkelstein compares Story to Marcus Semien last offseason, who signed a one-year deal to rebuild his value after a down season in his contract year. Semien cashed in on that prove-it deal and Story could do the same next year. Ryan also explains why Story's fit on the Mets roster could make more sense than another top free agent in Kris Bryant. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices