Mets Secret Strategy to Win the 2025 World Series

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[@loudjones2903]

Honestly I think Mauricio is a future star and we should give him a shot this year

[@LoSoNBanks22]

I think it will take a yr for Mauricio to settle in.

[@Mikecsixer]

Lindor SS Soto RF Vientos1B Pete DH Nimmo LF Alvarez C Mauricio 3B Jett or Gilbert CF Jett or Acuna 2b Like come on..the potential of those names in the lineup together is CRAZY.

[@TheLandfillFire]

​@Mikecsixer I completely agree with your line up. That's exactly who and how I'd set that line up.

[@dashx1103]

@@Mikecsixer I doubt either Jett or Gilbert is a legit MLB player next year, .. at least not until late in the season. Both guys lost time last year, and they'll need to make up that time in '25. That said: I agree that the Mets need a big bat behind Soto and Vientos. Hopefully that is Alonso. I guess we'll see. I, personally, think McNeil is the Mets everyday 2b next year, and I think he'll have a bounce back season. He was actually pretty good down the stretch before his hit-by-pitch injury. I think McNeil is a real wild card, but if he gets back to what he has been good at ... could be a huge boost to the offense. I like his chances. Also: no idea and no expectations for Mauricio at this point. He's great to fantasize about, because of the potential. But he has plenty to prove before I'm penciling him in at 3b.

[@Mikecsixer]

@ i agree about Jett and Gilbert, I think it’s necessary to make moves to improve the team while also keeping them in mind at some point this year, worst case next. Mauricio has all the raw skills and flashed it for a short stint. I’d want to give him a good look this year to see if he is going to be a piece of the future.

[@SharonMclean-y8c]

Could you imagine McNeil hitting. 330 in this lineup?WOW!!!

[@BrianCorey05]

Need to sign Pete, a top end starter, and a lefty for the BP and some more depth for the bottom of the order

[@supersplashgibson9155]

Need pete 100% and a starter bullpen weve already picked up some arms

[@kbutler0615]

We don’t need a top end starter. Those will require too many years and there aren’t any young pitchers out there worth that at this point. We need Pete, maybe another bat, and a bunch of bullpen arms

[@Unconsciouzone]

The Mets are assembling elite plate discipline. this has been an ongoing process. The guys they have been picking up as stop gaps all have this in common. Guys like Vogelbach, Winkler, Iglesias...not exactly household names...but all tough outs. It's the new "Meta" ...the only way to combat young "mega arms" only designed to pitch 90 pitches *really really hard* Is to take a lot of pitches and make them throw strikes. Make them throw strikes Pete. (Bonds figured it out...just sayin')

[@cesarcussianovich6175]

Mets needs their fans to stop pretending that they know more than the people in charge of the team They know better about what this team needs to do

[@Metsfan21]

Calm down bro, we spent so much money on Soto, we can’t get all of that

[@Forme76153]

apparently according to heyman the mets had to give up Sproat and Jett for Crochet, nope! i would never do that

[@sierrabrew7759]

Bring Verlander and Scherzer Back🎉😂

[@trumanquinn]

If you pay Manea $100 mill for 4yrs at 34 yrs old. Why not pay Burnes $200 mill for 8yrs at 30 yrs old?

[@richurro20]

Burned is getting more than 200

[@InfinateRadiant]

We need a Burnes quality pitcher hands down

[@dashx1103]

Because 8 years is twice as long as 4 years? Also, because at 8 years $200 mil isn't going to be enough to land Burnes. Fried got $218 ... Burnes will demand more.

[@isaacocasio3165]

Don't know a world where trading Acuna makes sense for a number 2-3 starter

[@dashx1103]

I'd trade Acuna in a heartbeat to land a #2 starter. Wouldn't even hesitate.

[@jsmilers]

Spend it on legit pitching. We already have a solid hitting club, with Acuna, Jett and Ronnie waiting in the wings. We could have had a title last year if brain dead Stearns picked up Flaherty or Snell at the deadline. You don't win against world class hitting teams with a pitching staff of journeymen and reclamation projects.

[@TheTEN24]

Mauricio has the highest ceiling he needs playing time however Sean and Pete are must resigns

[@Floww23]

I think trading acuna and Mauricio is big mistake

[@ThomasGalan-j8z]

Ronny Mauricio is a Superstar do not trade him!

[@dashx1103]

Mauricio is definitely not a "superstar." Not yet. Does he have talent that could propel him to being a superstar down the road? Oh, yeah ... I love Mauricio's talent. If healthy, he could be a real star ... I personally project him as a corner OF ... but he's got a lot of positive attributes. Maybe he can learn some plate discipline from Soto ... who is frankly the God of plate discipline right now ... which could push him to his best self. What always seemed to hold Mauricio down was the chase rate. The guy didn't show the discipline to not chase. And that might work to some degree in the minors, but if Mauricio wants to maximize his potential in MLB, he needs to get a grasp of the zone. If he does ... tremendous upside. I look at him as an almost mirror image at the plate of Jorge Soler. I think Mauricio could legit have 40+ HR power. And he is athletic enough to be a plus defender ... either in the infield or, more likely, at a corner OF spot. He's a real wild card for the Mets.

[@xmadxtiox]

Ronnie Mauricio is a stud. But, the few opportunities that he he been given, it's been nothing to write home about. I think he'll be an average player. If he gets the Mets an ace pitcher for say, two years, you have to give him up. I like Ronnie, but we Mets fans over value our prospects too much. Give us Castillo for Ronnie and two lower level prospects, I say do it!!

[@carlosaguirre1283]

And that’s why the Mets are going to win the next 15 World Series in a row and Soto will become the greatest baseball player of all time.

[@rigpa10]

i am a met fan - that is not going to happen -

[@dashx1103]

That is simply crazy. The Mets are unlikely to win more than 10 of the next 15 WS championships.

[@JamesSchiano]

@@dashx1103 That's a fair ratio IMO

[@PatriciaJones-s1f]

Must be having a Nightmare. 😅😅 Not going to happen. In fact Soto will only bring the team down.

[@richards3933]

@@PatriciaJones-s1fwhy do you say that?

[@MegillsTrash]

Giving Pete Alonso a 7-8 year deal would be moronic. Alonso is already in a decline at 30 years old.

[@sksdakilla083]

5-6 year max

[@cesarcussianovich6175]

Mauricio was supposed to be better than Vientos before he got injured I won’t be surprised if he end up as the Mets 2b

[@joesutherland9354]

Honestly the best bang for the buck is trading with Arizona and getting Zac Gallen and Jordan Montgomery ( they are begging to give him away and will also lower the prospect haul because you are taking his contract ) and my assumption is it wouldn’t take nearly as much as a Valdez, Castillo etc but you get 2 SP’s to finish out your rotation but no long term $ and you can focus on bringing back Alonso and getting a DH ( dream all off-season was Joc Pederson ). Depending on how creative Stearns wants to get go flip Montgomery & Marte to let’s say a Marlins with Baty & pay down both guys salary to bring back Jesus Luzardo.

[@dashx1103]

I am a big fan of Zac Gallen. I would love to see the Mets trade for him. I actually favor him more than either Crochet (for whom I think there are question marks) or Castillo (who I also like). I think Gallen is a perfect guy to slot in as pitcher 1B along side Senga. That trade would be awesome, even if it cost the Mets some prime prospect capital.

[@bootydoo42]

We should be spending money now

[@theasmrhistorian8238]

pete, a front end starter, a couple cheap sps with upside. fill out the bullpen and bench and call it a day,.

[@petercullen2196]

Sign Pete and add Joc Pederson as a DH who could spell corner outfielders in a pinch. Imagine Joc batting ninth in the lineup in front of Francisco Lindor.

[@Youtubesucks777]

Mets don't have to win it this year. I would draft arms this year and play mauricio, Baty, and acuna 350-550 AB. GO FOR VLADDY when available and sign Bueler and Manaea.

[@barriosgad7906]

DO NOT TRADE ACUNA!!!!!!

[@HymieGindi-u8t]

Banger title and thumbnail

[@Ty91919]

not even a mets fan but this podcast is great.

[@JK4507]

I 💪 agree!

[@josephradovic3116]

agreed

[@JamesSchiano]

Thank you!!

[@Jason-qm5tf]

Zack gallon would be a solid pitcher and get Castillo and cease that would be insane

[@trumanquinn]

15 years of Yankee tears

[@ItcamefromtheVorrh]

@@trumanquinn No, Yankees fans already stopped crying, moving on. Good job getting a good FA for once, well live.

[@trumanquinn]

@ItcamefromtheVorrh you're still in the denial stage

[@ItcamefromtheVorrh]

@@trumanquinn no, obnoxious Mets fans are just so desperate to one up thier big brother they're never gunna shut up about it. We really will be fine. Can't wait to watch Mets fans crash out when they miss the playoffs next year

[@trumanquinn]

@@ItcamefromtheVorrh Okay, now you're in the anger stage.

[@ItcamefromtheVorrh]

@@trumanquinn I'm in the "at the end of the day it doesn't matter" stage, I just can't stand Mets fans

[@bootman716]

The Padres are a playoff team, theyre not trading Cease. They have Sproat and no one else who could be a center piece at this time as Jett and Mauricio can't stay on the field, Baty looks a throw in piece. They need to sign guys this year and see what they have next year outta their farm for trades.Why I have not heard much about them in on Tanner Scott and Jeff Hoffman is mind boggling.

[@thor9816]

Mets need to talk with the Cardinals. They're going in opposite directions, and both teams could benefit from trading with each other!!!

[@kingmg9334]

let’s go first

[@bigcountry9486]

Don’t wait till deadline go get Vladdy jr

[@An_Arctic_Tern]

I really think we don’t do a lot more at SP. I think we give the 7 guys we have a shot. And then trade in season if needed. I think we focus more on a few bullpen arms and 1st base.

[@keithbull9113]

What about Jett Williams he plays the infield and outfield. He almost made the team out of spring training

[@dashx1103]

He's definitely a possibility in CF or 2b down the road. I think, unfortunately, due to the injury that cost him most of '24 he is set back a bit. Maybe '26.

[@gamerdadperspective5935]

I really think Arenado would be a great and cheap answer. Still a great def 3b. GG caliber. Then either Vientos at 1st or DH. One more bat will be sweet.

[@JaymesProvine]

This team isn’t in a Wierd spot or whatever giraffe said THIS team made it to the NLCS just last year and we just signed Soto! We have one of the greatest young GMs in all of MLB i wouldn’t put anything past them in terms of trades in fact I think something no one has any clue about is in the works. Similiar to when we landed Lindor in that it’s going to come out of nowhere! The offseason has just begun this team is OBV going for it! I feel like because they went after Montas and Holmes you guys and others are like Mets aren’t going to go crazy now after Soto they will! How they will I’m not sure a mix of signings and trades but this team is Just getting started!!!

[@sebgoodm]

Sproat gets called up and becomes and ace this year

[@fr2ncm9]

He's not a proven commodity. The Mets need a DH. I think a deal of Sproat, Jett Williams and Bret Baty gets it done.

[@dashx1103]

He has work to do. He's got great raw stuff, but the reports indicate that he needs work on the "shape" of his fastball and needs better grasp of secondary pitches. I think Sproat could be a star for the Mets, but it would surprise me if it happens as soon as '25. Hope I'm wrong, .. but I'm looking forward to seeing Sproat in the rotation in '26.

[@JamesSchiano]

This would fix me

[@xmadxtiox]

I like Sproat, but I don't think he's ready yet. Maybe, MAYBE, next year or in 2027. You can't rush pitchers like you can other position players.

[@fr2ncm9]

@@dashx1103 I think he will be ready next season, but, if we are going all in to win a championship, we will have to sacrifice as many prospects as we have to to get star players. Sure, many of them will decline within 4 years, but it's a small price to pay if we want to take on the Dodgers and win a championship. Don't you agree?

[@maur3909]

willi castro is always a move i make when i play gm on the show 😭

[@owenwatson7048]

You guys gotta figure out that Gausman is available at some point once Toronto missed out on the good free agents

[@fr2ncm9]

It sounds like Mets fans are like a poker player with a straight putting all their chips on the table.

[@henrywallacesghost5883]

Mets fans need to realize this is a 15 year contract and they might not win right away.

[@mikedire9]

I think Buehler makes the most sense

[@MrBooson]

Here we go again undervaluing our players lol mark Vientos who had a 3 war in 111 games + Sproat for Jared jones lol

[@LSharp609]

I didn't know the white sox owner and Steve Cohen was beefing

[@LoSoNBanks22]

Brett baty or a top prospect for Bobby miller on the dodgers

[@vongoethe111]

Mets fans giddy. I hope Soto works out for their sake.

[@ShahrooziFashion]

You definitely need another bat. Resign Winker on top of Alonso. Get 2 more good pitchers

[@Amir-vw7wt]

The padres aren’t trading Darvish. Thats their whole selling point for Sasaki. U two really only watch the Mets 😂

[@Mr91Jmay]

There is a reason no one is calling the Polar Bum.

[@MrDelight4u]

Just maybe we should try our 2 top picthers in minors and give them a chance we may strike gold

[@MichaelBarton-f6b]

Now it’s not a secret

[@marktorak5578]

Pitching. Pitching. Pitching. What are they waiting for. We need at least 2 msybe 3 very good stsrting pitchers. Nothing to smile about yet

[@isaacwald1300]

Padres have three long term contracts and probably need to move off of money, two of those are untradeable one is

[@JaymesProvine]

ROOOKKIIIIIII

[@lendog73]

I heard from baseball hut we lost a couple decent prospects w the rule 5.

[@fr2ncm9]

Vasil flamed out at AAA. The Mets have better pitching prospects.

[@sageg58]

Gilbert+baty+marte/money for Castillo?

[@Jason-qm5tf]

5 year deal for pete at 150 mill

[@LSharp609]

Cease would be my dream ace. Gilbert,Bret Baty and a pitcher prospect might be enough for Cease

[@KT-mw2jt]

Soto screwed the reds cause elly de la Cruz won’t sign an extension, the pirates are really screwed cause Cruz and Skenes won’t want extensions, Kyle Tucker is looking forward to free agency lol, Acuna, Albies, Julio Rodriguez and Bobby Witt Jr. I feel like they could’ve gotten WAAYYYYY more than what their extensions were worth too

[@MichaelBarton-f6b]

I’ve said that about all the braves core there will be a documentary on that one day and Witt could have gotten 400+

[@Bngstew]

Need to sign Pete and a arm

[@JaymesProvine]

F Nick Pivetta were not giving up more draft picks for a 5/6 SP! You’re unsure on Buehler but a go on Pivetta and Arenado ?!? Confusing takes my guy…

[@xmadxtiox]

I completely agree!!!👍

[@Diddy_baby_oil99]

Mets fan here. The Mets current roster is looking like trash, even after Soto signing. They need Alonso and also a DH, and maybe even a second baseman, bc McNeil sux. So they need one big bat and then two decent bats to fill these slots. And they need at least two starting pitchers and a reliever. If they don’t get this stuff, I’m not banking on them winning anything next year. I certainly wouldn’t bet on it.

[@ItcamefromtheVorrh]

Mets fans talking about winning the WS already after signing 1 player 🤦‍♂️..so obnoxious... Montas, Holmes, Peterson, Senga....sick rotation

[@JaymesProvine]

They were in the NLCS last year and at least showed signs of life against the Dodgers. Relax you’re obv still getting over some sour grapes and trust me I get it but it’s okay let the Mets have their moment! Plenty of work to do and then you have to go out and win. So if you honestly think the Mets are going to be the same old LOL Mets I think u may be disappointed but let’s see how it plays out!

[@johnnycage1057]

@@JaymesProvinedidn’t the Mets get blown out in the 4 L’s they took in the NLCS

[@ItcamefromtheVorrh]

@JaymesProvine the Yankees showed signs of life against la as well lol. Blew them out game 4, lost on a walk off game 1, and we're up 5-0 game 5 and lost in 1 error filled inning...the Mets got blown out the 4 times theY lost to LA. Yanks showed just as much life and did not get blown out once. And yeah we wish we kept Soto, but Mets fans think we should be crying over 1 lost guy and they are blown away we have already moved on, it's absurd. At the end of the day it's really not the end of the world. Especially if the Yankees get Kyle Tucker

[@ItcamefromtheVorrh]

@@johnnycage1057 yes, the Yanks were in every game, much more competitive than the Mets were

😂 the Mets actually beat the Dodgers TWICE. How many did the Yankees win vs LA, again?

[@Uber-baby]

Pete is younger and better than Christian Walker. They should give him $30M per for 6 yrs.

[@xmadxtiox]

That's nuts!! He won't even get a $200M contract. I love Pete, but $300M? That's not happening. $175M for 6 years at most.

[@trumanquinn]

The 'secret' is $

[@Threadz_By_Rizzo]

Nah. Don’t see it. Not getting past the dodgers. Starting staff is really weak. Clay Holmes as a starter? That’s just scary. Frankly montas? Ugh. If Alonso walks. You have no first basemen and a pitching staff have no confidence in. Soto is great but doesn’t get you to a WS by him self against the dodgers.

[@goattygoat9489]

Get Correa 2nd base, Pete 1b and Cody Bellinger center field

[@LuisRaulPerez-n5y]

Trade for VLAD GUERRERO and bring Joc PEDERSON as DH

[@dgarcia0426]

Mets should get Kyle tucker

[@xmadxtiox]

Umm, the Cubs just got him and they are NOT giving him up for anything the Mets have... except Soto, but....!!!

[@AnthonyChilisGMMP]

How much adderall do I need to take to keep up with you two? Ease off the uppers yall

[@sageg58]

Trade for darvish and hope for sasaki to sign with us

[@MegillsTrash]

There’s no way this team could win the World Series. Terrible rotation.. Not enough offense and absolutely no DH.. Weak bullpen. Weak bench.. Stearns only signs scrubs, and doesn’t want to trade any prospects…..

[@anthonyfowler2623]

Roki sasiki

[@jonathancastillo5720]

The mets are gonna mets & collapse with soto.

[@ryancirrone3343]

There still a B team after Soto

[@joselopezmoya9786]

It will be a waste to sign SOTO, if MINI MARKET STEARNS does not surround him with a good supporting cast. THAT MEANS RE-SIGNING ALONSO NO A 34YR OLD CHRISTIAN WALKER WHO'S GETTING TOWARSS THE END OF HIS CAREER. Also re-sign MANAEA and straighten out the rest of the piching staff. They could try to get LUZARDO from the MARLINS.

[@stephencurry5800]

Yandy Diaz!!!!

[@christopersambeli6566]

roki

[@Marcus-jb1cp]

Otherwise, if you talk about secret strategies, they will no longer be secret.

[@luiscamacho537]

Need a first baseman and 4 starting pitchers plus bullpen arms

[@xmadxtiox]

Slow down there, brother. We need one ace and one second or third pitcher. There's always July to complete the rotation if need be.

[@Maze12D]

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[@yualwayslyng3701]

Lol yall still not even close to the dodgers!

[@kervinnash3829]

Ngl this didnt feel great lmao but LFGM

[@johnnycage1057]

The Mets not beating the LA Dodgers

[@kriduro1956]

Bring Machado,Padres goin to dismantle the team!

[@fr2ncm9]

Sounds like you want a repeat of the 1999 Mets. Everyone on the team was either acquired via free agency or trade. That team had 2 good years before it started to decline. Oh, by the way, Machado is 32 years old and has 9 years left on his contract. After 2027, he's going to be making 40 million a year. I don't think getting older makes much sense.

[@robertaBooey69]

Soto contract will look as bad as mannys in 5 years

[@TheLandfillFire]

HELL NO TO MACHADO He is toxic and has a terrible contract

[@ryancirrone3343]

To bad the Dodgers still exist lol

[@LoSoNBanks22]

Jared jones is not worth vientos straight u crazy lol. Jones control is sketchy and he was god awful to finish last yr.

[@jerrypedrick6206]

Muts aren’t winning anything

[@AnthonyChilisGMMP]

Are you guys that high that you’re talking about trading Mark Vientos??? The dude who can average 40 plus homers a year and play a serviceable third base? Really? Yall sound crazy spitting at 100 mph, bad content guys, get better

[@JamesSchiano]

NO hahaha I was talking specifically about the rumor of trading for Jared Jones and said the Pirates ask would start with Vientos and that's a no-go. We talk too fast, have to work on it

[@xmadxtiox]

I agree. Vientos is a keeper!!

[@leam89]

Jays fan here. We are going to suck so you can trade for our pitching and probably Vlad at the deadline

[@Threadz_By_Rizzo]

Nah. Don’t see it. Not getting past the dodgers. Starting staff is really weak. Clay Holmes as a starter? That’s just scary. Frankly montas? Ugh. If Alonso walks. You have no first basemen and a pitching staff have no confidence in. Soto is great but doesn’t get you to a WS by him self against the dodgers.