Locked On Mets - Daily Podcast On The New York Mets

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The New York Mets were part of a three-team trade on Wednesday, acquiring outfielder Khalil Lee in a deal that sent Andrew Benintendi from the Boston Red Sox to the Kansas City Royals. What does this trade mean for the Mets and what are they getting in Lee? Also as the Mets remain active in the trade market, what other deals could be on the horizon as New York looks to keep adding to their team ahead of spring training? 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 “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% 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

Host of Locked Marlins AND Locked On MLB Prospects, Aram Leighton joins the show to give his insight on Jonathan Villar, after watching him play in Miami last season. Aram explains why this is a puzzling signing for the Mets, but one that certainly has plenty of upside. Leighton also puts on his prospect analysis hat and shares his thoughts on the players New York gave up to acquire Francisco Lindor. He also highlights some of the top prospects currently in the Mets system. 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 “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% 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 signed utility infielder Jonathan Villar on Tuesday to a one-year, $3.55 million deal. What does the speedy Villar bring to the Mets? Also Major League Baseball has announced that there will be no universal DH in 2021. How does this impact the Mets and their ability to play both Dominic Smith and Pete Alonso? 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 “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% 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 a signing on Sunday, coming to terms on a deal to acquire Albert Almora Jr. What does Almora bring to the Mets as a defense-first center fielder? Also now that they have signed Almora, are the Mets done addressing their outfield? Or could we still see New York sign the best defensive center field on the market, Jackie Bradley Jr. 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 “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% 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 last 48 hours have been nothing but drama when it comes to Trevor Bauer and his free agency. Ultimately after trolling Mets fans for a day plus, Bauer announced his decision to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Still, the Mets may be better off without him, as they have a loaded team already and once again have even more financial flexibility to keep adding to it. 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 “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% 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

On Wednesday we learned that the New York Mets have some interest in signing free agents Marwin Gonzalez and Rich Hill. Is Gonzalez the best fit to fill the utility man role off the Mets bench and would Hill be the right signing to round out the rotation? Also the Mets have been featured prominently in MLB Network's Top 10 Right Now series this offseason. What does all that top-end talent signal for the club's future? 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 “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% 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 a trade on Monday, acquiring recently DFA'd starter Jordan Yamamoto. What can the 24-year-old bring to the Mets 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 “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% 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

We are joined by host of the We Are Mets Believers podcast Jordan Grossman, to discuss a potential blockbuster trade for the Mets. Should the Mets make the move to acquire former MVP Kris Bryant from the Chicago Cubs? Also, could the Mets get Chicago to include pitcher Kyle Hendricks in the deal, solving two huge problems in a single trade? Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% 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

Former Met All-Star Daniel Murphy announced his retirement from Major League Baseball on Friday. We take a moment to celebrate his Mets career, as one of the best second baseman in franchise history. Also finally a breakdown of the Mets latest free agent signing, left-handed reliever Aaron Loup 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 “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% 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

It's the end of an era for the New York Mets, as they have traded Steven Matz to the Toronto Blue Jays. We take a minute to reminisce on the great Mets rotation of 2015, for which Jacob deGrom and Noah Syndergaard are now the last men standing. Then listen for a breakdown of the trade, as the Mets get three pitching prospects in return. This deal could also signal more moves to come, with Trevor Bauer being a potential free agent target for the Mets. 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 “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% 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 hot stove was surprisingly active on Tuesday, as many free agents came to terms on new deals. Who landed where and what's latest rumblings around top free agent Trevor Bauer? J.T. Realmuto has finally signed, inking a five-year deal with the Philadelphia Phillies. Now that we know the terms of both contracts, did the Mets make the right choice in signing James McCann? 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 “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% 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

Rumors are once again linking Trevor Bauer to the Mets in free agency. Should the Mets go all-in on acquiring the reigning NL Cy Young winner? Also as we are nearly a month away from spring training, yet Major League Baseball still hasn't come to terms with the players on the rules for the upcoming season. Will there be a universal DH in 2021 and when will we find out? 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 “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% 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 missed out signing another of their top free agent targets over the weekend, as Brad Hand signed with the division rival Washington Nationals. With both Hand and George Springer now off the table, how will the Mets pivot in free agency? 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 “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% 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 shown some interest in free agent utility man Kiké Hernández this offseason. How would the 29-year-old fit on the Mets roster and how much would it take to sign 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 “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% 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