Locked On Mets - Daily Podcast On The New York Mets

The New York Mets are reportedly set to put Jeff McNeil on the trade block once the MLB lockout ends, but is it really a good idea to move the former All-Star? Host Ryan Finkelstein discusses Pat Ragazzo's report that McNeil could be moved and what would be the motivation behind making that deal. Considering how hard it would be to replace McNeil's super utility role on the roster, Ryan makes the argument for why the Mets should keep him. Ryan also details the one scenario where he would be ok with seeing McNeil traded, if they already had their eyes set on a top tier free agent like Kris Bryant or Trevor Story. Here is the report from Sports Illustrated's Pat Ragazzo on Jeff McNeil being on the trade block. https://www.si.com/mlb/mets/news/sources-mets-intend-to-make-jeff-mcneil-available-on-trading-block-after-lockout 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

With the additions of Max Scherzer, Starling Marte, Eduardo Escobar and Mark Canha, the New York Mets are poised for a very exciting season in 2022. For today's special New Year's Eve episode, we look ahead to the things fans look forward to in the new year. 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 on of the top shortstop prospects in baseball in Ronny Mauricio, but with Francisco Lindor locked into a decade-long contract, his best value to the Mets could be as a trade chip. If the Mets were to move Mauricio this offseason, or at the trade deadline, who should they target? Host Ryan Finkelstein is joined by Jordan Grossman to discuss some potential trade packages that could put the Mets over the top with Mauricio as the headliner. 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

If the New York Mets are looking to trade for starting pitching this offseason, the Colorado Rockies should be one of the first teams they call. German Marquez is on a team-friendly deal and has incredible upside with two great breaking pitches. Could the Mets pry him from Colorado? Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down what Marquez brings to the table and if a trade package centered around Ronny Mauricio could interest the Rockies in getting a deal done. 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

Now that Pete Alonso is entering his arbitration years, this could be the perfect time for the New York Mets to talk about a contract extension for their budding superstar. What could a new contract for Alonso look like? Host Ryan Finkelstein looks back to the contracts that Freddie Freeman and Joey Votto signed in the past to find a ballpark for an Alonso extension. 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

In honor of one of the best Mets fans alive, Jerry Seinfeld, we celebrate an annual tradition on December 23rd. Festivus! Host Ryan Finkelstein takes part in the Festivus Airing of Grievances, taking a look back at this last year and complaining about all those who wronged the Mets in 2021. 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 introduced their new manager Buck Showalter yesterday, as the veteran manager spoke with the media for the first time since getting hired. Host Ryan Finkelstein shares his five biggest takeaways from the presser and how Showalter is the perfect win-now manager for this club in 2022. 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 Francisco Lindor's down-year, his status as one of the game's best shortstops has been brought into question. But how many teams would really rather have their shortstop than Lindor in 2022? Host Ryan Finkelstein goes through the league to identify which teams have shortstops that you are more confident in heading into next season. Spoiler alert, the list is really small. 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 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? 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

Owner Steve Cohen has announced that the New York Mets have officially hired Buck Showalter as their next manager. Host Ryan Finkelstein gives his instant reaction to the decision that everyone saw coming as the Mets look to win-now with the veteran skipper. 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 managerial search is down to a final three, as either Buck Showalter, Joe Espada or Matt Quatraro will manage the club in 2022. Who is the best fit to take this high-pressured job to lead the Mets next season? Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the pros and cons of each managerial candidate and explains why the Mets really can't go wrong with any of these finalists. 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

Expectations are sky-high for the New York Mets next season, as fans are dreaming of a World Series championship. Yet if you look at MLB history, rarely does a team come from years of losing to suddenly win it all. For this Throwback Thursday, host Ryan Finkelstein looks at recent World Series history to explore whether Mets fans should expect the team to win it all in 2022. Ryan explains why fans should set their sights on the NL East division title before looking ahead towards a championship. 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

Is it finally time for a reunion between Matt Harvey and the New York Mets? Harvey is coming off another down year and will likely have to settle for a minor league contract this offseason. Host Ryan Finkelstein shares why it would be fun to see Harvey back with the Mets, even if it is just for a few starts in spring training. Ryan also dives into the numbers on another former Met who could have a great impact in their bullpen next season, Collin McHugh. Who has had the better career, McHugh or Harvey, and what would it take to land McHugh off of his great 2021 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 reportedly have both Dominic Smith and J.D. Davis on the trade block this offseason. The question is, which player should be moved and which player should stay? Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down each player's trade value right now and what the Mets could expect back in a trade. Also if they are retained, how will these players fit on New York's revamped roster next 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

Francisco Lindor's first year with the New York Mets left a lot to be desired, as he posted the worst offensive season of his career. Still, there is plenty of reason for optimism with Lindor entering his second season in Queens. Host Ryan Finkelstein compares Lindor's struggles to Carlos Beltran's woes with the Mets back in 2005, when he posted his worst offensive season in his first year of a big contract. Beltran would go on to have one of the best seasons in franchise history the following year, leading the Mets to an NL East division title. Now that Lindor is settled in New York and coming off a strong second half offensively, there is no reason why we can't see the talented shortstop post a career year in 2022. 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