Locked On Mets - Daily Podcast On The New York Mets

The New York Mets rotation improved dramatically on Wednesday, as Marcus Stroman accepted the qualifying offer. What does this mean for the Mets going forward and the rest of their offseason? Also listen for a breakdown of the other five free agents who were tendered a qualifying offer and if any of them could be fits 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve Cohen was introduced to Mets fans yesterday, as the new team owner spoke with the media for the first time. Cohen could do no wrong, bringing more optimism to this franchise then we have seen in decades. Along with Cohen, Sandy Alderson returned to the Mets as the former GM has taken over as the team president. Alderson spoke of the Mets plans to build a sustainable winner and why he chose to return to this franchise. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After cleaning house, new team owner Steve Cohen has to rebuild the Mets front office, with the help of returning executive Sandy Alderson. Who are some candidates the Mets could consider for roles atop their new front office? Also listen for Ryan's dream front office 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cleveland Indians are reportedly waiting for the New York Mets to get involved before they actively shop Francisco Lindor. What needs to happen before a trade can be made? Also it now appears that the DH will return in 2021, which is more great news for the Mets. Finally, what are the clear areas the Mets need to improve on heading into the 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve Cohen is officially the new owner of the New York Mets! The sale was finalized on Friday and one of his first acts as owner was to clean house. Sandy Alderson is now the Mets president, while GM Brodie Van Wagenen and his inner circle were all let go from the front office. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you have been following the sale of the Mets, no one has been covering the story better than Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News. Listen as we discuss her reporting on Steve Cohen's purchase of the team and where the Mets are heading with him at helm 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 “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New York Mets signed 11 minor league free agents on Wednesday. Mallex Smith, Arodys Vizcaino and Jose Peraza headline the list of signings who have major league experience, while the other eight signings consist of mostly of players returning to the Mets. Which of the player's can make the biggest impact in New York 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 “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With expanded financial flexibility due to Steve Cohen, the Mets have great leverage this offseason to exploit a market where teams are trying to cut costs. One option for the Mets is to trade for big contracts, that small market teams can no longer afford. Listen for a breakdown of the potential trades the Mets can make this offseason, including names like Salvador Perez, Lorenzo Cain, Starling Marte and 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 “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This season, J.D. Davis struggled to match his success from 2019, as his numbers were down across the board. What was behind the dip on production from Davis? Also with teams trying to cut costs around the league, could Davis suddenly be more enticing on the trade market as a cheap and productive offensive player? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There is plenty of news to discuss following the sale of the New York Mets being approved on Friday. Between the addition of two pitchers off waivers, Marcus Stroman being extended the qualifying offer and Steve Cohen joining Twitter, it was a busy weekend. Also we saw teams across the league declining options on contracts that would usually be picked up most years. What will the impact be in free agency, as it looks like most teams are trying to cut costs due to the pandemic? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today the owners are scheduled to vote on Steve Cohen's purchase of the New York Mets. As long as Cohen gets 22 votes of approval from the other 29 owners, the Wilpons will finally be out of power with the Mets. Listen for a breakdown of everything going on with the sale and also a look into the player options for Brad Brach and Dellin Betances. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fellow Metsmerized writer Jordan Grossman joins the show to talk about the Mets plans this offseason. Today the focus is on whether the Mets should sign J.T Realmuto or James McCann in free agency. Would Jackie Bradley Jr. be a fit in center field? Also should the Mets go all-in on Trevor Bauer, or try to come to terms with their free agent starting pitcher Marcus Stroman? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fellow Metsmerized writer Jordan Grossman joins the show to talk about the Mets plans this offseason. Today the focus is on Francisco Lindor and whether a blockbuster trade should be made to acquire the All-Star. Also Mayor de Blasio could get in the way of Steve Cohen getting to work for the Mets early this offseason, where do things stand with the Mets sale. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We continue the player evaluations for the 2020 season with Amed Rosario. The 24-year-old shortstop took a step back in this 60-game campaign, what does that mean for his future with the Mets? With the Mets becoming a more analytically-driven franchise, is there a chance Rosario benefits from the increase in information to finally live up to his potential Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices