In this edition of the Just Mets Podcast, Andrew Claudio & Rich MacLeod go through the last week of Mets news, specifically the recent connections with the prize of the offseason: outfirleder Kyle Tucker. After give all the many pros for why David Stearns should make this happen, they also discuss Cody Bellinger's impasse with the Yankees, the Red Sox losing Alex Bregman to the Cubs, Edward Cabrera going to Chicago too, where the Lindor trade ranks amongst the greatest in Mets history & much more!

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In this edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod & Andrew Claudio react to MLB signings from the past week, and go through their "most likely" premonitions for the 2026 Mets season.

0:00 - INTRO

2:29 - How Imai & Okamoto signings impact the Mets

12:23 - Introducing our 2026 season premonitions

14:59 - Mets team MVP

22:06 - Innings pitched leader

27:57 - Primary first baseman

31:35 - Who will be dealt in a major trade

36:01 - Who will become a Met in the next year

40:44 - Who will NOT be a Met by 2027

42:55 - The biggest target of fan negativity

48:02 - Mets saves leader

50:06 - Better than everyone expects

54:09 - Likeliest to lose their job

58:41 - Mets breakout star

01:05:43 - Most smear campaign articles

01:08:27 - Who will sign a long-term extension

01:14:21 - Final thoughts & OUTRO

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In this edition of the Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod & Andrew Claudio put a bow on the 2025 Mets calendar by answering mailbag questions submitted via Twitter & Substack.

00:00 - INTRO

01:57 - Any realistic moves to be competitive that can still be made?

06:31 - Should fans demand Stearns be fired for letting Alonso/Díaz go?

14:58 - Rating the offseason on a 1-10 scale & is the Mets bullpen better or worse?

19:35 - How patient will Steve Cohen be if team is bad & attendance is low?

24:59 - Will the Mets make another trade this offseason?

28:19 - Will Francisco Lindor be affected by negative fan reaction to his wife's political work?

29:40 - How much will a true ace make up for the loss of Díaz/Alonso?

35:12 - If you could steal a player from any MLB team, who would it be?

39:52 - Is there a role for Ronny Mauricio in 2026?

45:11 - Which hitting & pitching prospect are you most excited to watch this year?

50:19 - Realistic position for Jett Williams on 2026 roster?

53:55 - New Year's Resolutions for all New York Pro Sports teams

1:00:25 - OUTRO + Final Thoughts of 2025!

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In this emergency edition of the Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod and Andrew Claudio react to the breaking news that the Mets have traded long-time infielder Jeff McNeil to the A's in exchange for prospects.

1:20 - Instant reactions to Jeff McNeil being traded

11:38 - What do the Mets do now?

17:06 - Report: Mets exploring Ketel Marte trade

24:13 - Responding to fans in the chat

40:26 - The Kyle Tucker Confidence Meter

46:41 - Chances of trading for Byron Buxton

54:10 - Is Jeff McNeil a Top 100 player in team history?

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In this edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Andrew Claudio & Rich MacLeod begin by going through several Mets news headlines from the past week before drafting their favorite moments from the 2025 calendar year.

03:00 - NEWS: Murakami, Contreres, King & the moves the Mets didn't makes this week

12:50 - Steve Cohen vs New York Post

15:30 - Do you want the Mets to trade for Luis Robert Jr.?

20:32 - Mets sign Luke Weaver (another former Yankee closer)

27:54 - The Best Mets Moments of 2025!

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Rich MacLeod and Deesha Thosar (MLB reporter & columnist for FOX Sports) discuss how the Mets screwed up the Edwin Díaz negotiations and if Steve Cohen is being too passive this offseason.

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In this episode, Rich MacLeod and Andrew Claudio navigate and react to the latest offseason rumors and reports, and break down the three potential plans David Stearns and the Mets could move forward with this winter.

0:00 - INTRO

2:19 - Moving on from losing Díaz & Alonso

5:27 - Mets/Padres trade rumors

16:19 - Jonah Tong "highly coveted" in trade talks

18:50 - Are the Mets OUT on Michael King?

26:02 - Three potential paths for the Mets offseason

55:15 - Where do the Mets currently rank in the National League?

1:00:19 - OUTRO

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In this emergency livestream edition of the Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod and Andrew Claudio react to the breaking news that the Mets have signed infielder Jorge Polanco to a two-year, $40 million contract.

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