Reacting To Your Hottest Takes About the Mets

[@Corndog_42]

These two gentlemen are the best at what they do in this business. Not even just with Mets coverage.. Across the MLB there is not a single team-specific podcast as good as what these two fellas are putting together. Hats off to you two, and happy new year

[@MetsdUp]

Thank you!!! Means a lot

[@michablock4769]

Best mets pod out there

[@MetsdUp]

You rock

[@MMione32]

Not a hot take, every other Mets podcast couldn’t shine both your shoes. Inching closer to the season LFGM

[@MetsdUp]

Literally can't wait for Opening Day

[@user-yg9sc6gc1r]

Yo Lets go Mets. I was on wardys pod with Marc and spamming chat with how good you guys are! Best pod on KZbin Mets'd Up!!!! 2025 is our year

[@ketorising81]

My hot take is that Boston Baro becomes the hot riser of our entire farm system this year. Watch that young man take off. In fact, we are so loaded at SS between Baro, Snyder, Vargas and Rodriguez that one of them will cause the Mets to move Lindor to 3B for the last few years of his contract.

[@MichaelPaige-x7e]

He’s a gold glove. I am happy to hear that but he’s got at least 5 to 7 solid seasons in the field left.

[@godpopo2831]

Degrom def should get his number retired if Piazza got his. Degrom is a home grown talent who played his best years of his career here. He played in World Series for the Mets and started game 5 in the DS while going against a peak Greinke. Degrom also has the years as a Met under his belt to definitely get his number retired.

[@robertbevilacqua1569]

Maybe if he comes back at the end of his career signs for another year or two then I would feel more comfortable with it

[@JayzBeerz]

Let's Go Mets!

[@evan-1337]

DeGrom had more accolades as a Met, than Doc and Darryl. He was the best pitcher in baseball, must watch TV. I didn't watch Doc & Darryl, I don't agree their numbers should have been retired. DeGrom is a Mets legend and is #2 after Seaver.

[@dashx1103]

I will say that for at least two seasons, Doc was absolutely the best pitcher in baseball. His 1985 season was legit the best season I've ever seen by a pitcher. He was phenomenal.

[@masterdeeable1]

@@dashx1103agree, however deGrom’s 2 cy young awards back to back and his explosive Fastball 101-102 and un-hittable slider along with a change is the goat of his time and counting.

[@bena4072]

@@dashx1103I don’t agree. DeGrom does not deserve his number retired more than Doc or Strawberry - that is just silly. Doc was probably more dominant 84-86: ROY, then Cy young and triple crown & had such an impact on the game and on NY - they started the K corner because of him!! The whole city was captivated and excited to see him pitch whereas DeGrom was exciting for Mets fans but no one outside of baseball cared. Doc was same with Strawberry-kids across the country no matter who they rooted for copied his distinctive stance and HR swing. I loved watching DeGrom but don’t think you need to say he deserves his number retired more than Doc

[@johnrodriguez1164]

I will respectfully disagree with this statement. To say Doc or Strawberry don't deserve their numbers retired sounds crazy. At the end of the day, they brought a championship to Queens. That definitely counts for something.

[@dashx1103]

@@bena4072 Yeah ... I'm pretty sure I did NOT say that deGrom deserves his number retired more than Doc. I'm actually positive about that. So, correct me if I'm wrong ... but I think you misunderstood here.

[@PhilNolasco]

I want the polar bear back

[@fr2ncm9]

If he doesn't want to take 3 years 90 million, then we need to move on.

[@hessxpress]

42:08 OH CRAP THATS ME

[@hessxpress]

HI MARC AND JAMES "UNDERSCORE" SCHIANO

[@EstesLaurence-m6u]

The next and most valuable NY Met that should or will be Edwin Diaz. Through the good and bad, Diaz has proved himself to be a Met at all times!

[@LT_spears]

Buy or sell, this is the best podcast ever!!!

[@MetsdUp]

Hell yeah!!

[@trumanquinn]

The one in the beard said Soto was going to the Red Sox 👀

[@whitemike-vm7oz]

damn man... I almost threw up from laughing with that ben Simmons slander 🤣 get on the ufkin radio so I have something worth listening to

[@maur3909]

i live in tampa and was at chilis watching christian scotts debut against the rays and he was awesome and the mets lost his start. I went to the last game of that series in tampa where lindor hit a leadoff hr in the 1st and edwin diaz blew the save on the last pitch of the game to arozarena 😭 (pre grimace)

[@ketorising81]

Sproat will be on the big league club 1) the moment that he demonstrates a sustained mastery of Syracuse and 2) there is a need due to injury or player shortage.

[@maur3909]

i love those clay holmes takes 😩

[@sammoreno9931]

That was a nonsensical comment stating that Keith ingratiate himself. Do you guys know that Keith was the heart and soul of the mets 80s that's why he was the captain.

[@bena4072]

I agree these guys never witnessed a championship and have zero idea how magical and impactful the 80s teams were. Keith 100% deserves to have his number retired.

[@fr2ncm9]

Here are some hot takes: Jeff McNeil gets traded before the beginning of the season, and 2 Tylor Megill finally sticks with the team either as a swingman.

[@willierichardson2448]

Keith was as integral to the METS late '80s run as Gary, Darryl and Doc.

[@trumanquinn]

deGrom is the greatest baseball player I've ever seen. 2 Cy You Youngs deserves a Number Retirement.

[@miguel.ledesmaledesma1790]

I can’t say that I am out on Verdugo because I was never ever in 😂.

[@LoSoNBanks22]

That framber take is mine, appreciate the love!

[@MetsdUp]

Gotchu 🫡

[@veritasinvicta8128]

Cardiac Clay will have the best era in MLB, running away with the NL Cy Young and becoming the first pitcher since Denny McClain to win 30 decisions. Gotta love Mets fan dreams and aspirations!🙃🙃😅😅😅😅😅😅🤡

[@nonameanon9368]

Hearing rumors about outfieldersluis robert, Fernando tatis, yelich or trout in trade possibilities that are available.

[@jamesleather474]

Degrom had some post season success

[@jeremyvaccaro]

My hot take is McNeil is playing well. But so is Acuna. So Acuna becomes our every day CF and Jeff 2B by the allstar break. Siri and Taylor's bats just don't get it done so they don't stay consistently in the lineup

[@dashx1103]

I just kind of advise people to pump the brakes a bit on Acuna. He came up at a crucial time and did great ... so kudos to him. But it was an incredibly short sample. I think some fans have just extrapolated his short-term success over a season and believe he'll be a superstar. I hope he has that in him, .. but it is far from anything bankable. There is a reason Acuna was sliding down the Mets' prospect boards. I hope for the best, but anyone thinking Acuna is a guy who can be penciled into a lineup in '25 ... I think that is a stretch.

[@jeremyvaccaro]

@ i agree I’ve been really pessimistic on him. Dude was awful in the minors

[@Riggs46]

Mark my words, Drew Gilbert will be this years Mark Vientos 👀

[@jmhjmh3605]

Got to hit in triple a 1st

[@Riggs46]

@ true, he did pop off when he came back from injury and has carried that into winter ball. I think he’ll be up by July and killing it imo

[@SharonMclean-y8c]

😮Pete will sign the three year 90 million deal with the opt out after one year and incentives that could net him 35 million the first year

[@juanmelendez7301]

Beltran for sure and maybe Reyes.

[@jayburdification]

If the Cardinals can retire Keith Hernandez’ number, surely the Mets can retire Gary Carter’s. Nobody is allowed to wear #8 anyway. Might as well retire it.

[@christodd2273]

Sproat struggled in AAA because of that abomination that is the ABS sustem

[@slaykill7400]

Why not get winker to pair with Marte at DH?

[@JimmyLaw]

I don’t think we need anymore DH (poor fielding) type of players.

[@TheProfoundWatcher]

I wouldn’t have mind seeing both Wright and Reyes getting their numbers retired together.

[@actualsystem]

no postseason success with degrom? I mean, he was instrumental in 2015... got us to WS

[@A.C.T1997]

Maybe if deGrom comes back I could see 48 being retired but the likely of that is low given deGrom doesn't like it in New York, that is why he left in the first place. But the fact that the Mets are getting number retirement happy is concerning. I don't want to turn into the Yankees who have barely any normal numbers left.

[@peterhingle6587]

Carlos Beltran has a very good chance to go into the Hall of Fame as a Met. And if that happens they will have to retire number. and deGrom is a lock to get his number retired one day. One of the best Mets ever. And I don't think they're going over board on retiring numbers. They're just doing what the Wilpons should've done years ago. I mean after Seaver in 1988, there wasn't another one until Mike Piazza in 2013.

[@Killabees25]

What about Jose Jose Jose?? Home grown and holds many Mets records..

[@1stSuper_baby]

Bring on the hate but I just don’t understand why everybody goes around acting like Johan Santana has a legit no-hitter. And why Andres Galarraga doesn’t get credit for a perfect game.

[@petelappin1131]

Beltran is going to be a HoF-er and he is going in as a Mets. His number will be retired.

[@Brendan-CrashBurt]

Look at Beltran’s #’s. IMO he’s a HOF’r and most of that is based on what he did as a Met. I called strike should not define a career. If he goes to the Hall, he’s wearing a Mets hat. Also came here when NOBODY wanted to.

[@kyle666man]

My hot take. Always had it, always will: Brandon Nimmo is the true Captain of our team. You WILL NOT change my mind.

[@SharonMclean-y8c]

I love Jeff McNeil

[@cptjockitch]

I would put the mets at #1 for Sasaki. Id almost guarantee it now. The L.A. Fires will hurt that market. These fires are going to force a lot of people to move. The fires arent even done yet. We dont even know if dodger stadium will be done with construction in time now for the season. The Padres are also going thru a legal battle. The mets actually seem like the best spot. The L.A. area will have the cost of a natural disaster of all time. Right now its predicted to cost more than the 2 hurricanes that hit florida this last year.

[@JaymesProvine]

You don’t retire a number for a guy who had 4-5 really good seasons Even if they were HOF good maybe if it was 7+ years of those seasons it’s a yes for me but he could have easily finished his career here and even then they’d have done it although not deserving … love him and LOVED Johan but that’s a joke right lol

[@SharonMclean-y8c]

Marte/Winker DH 2025

[@JaymesProvine]

You don’t retire a number for a guy who had 4-5 really good seasons Even if they were HOF good maybe if it was 7+ years of those seasons it’s a yes for me but he could have easily finished his career here and even then they’d have done it although not deserving

[@1977bjhaas]

Beltran gets into the HOF he gets his number retired. Saying he’s not close is nonsense.

[@DhruvAmin]

Especially as there is a great shot he goes in as a Met. I don't see how the guys say he doesn't get his number retired as we only have 2 mets in the HOF currently. If Beltran is the third, you would HAVE to retire his number

[@MetsdUp]

Agree with this but wonder if he'd actually go in with a Mets hat

[@sca13]

@@MetsdUphe put up his best numbers as a Met

[@ShahrooziFashion]

I don’t get what David Stearns is doing. We need Pete back. And another bat. If you spend all that on Soto that means you have to win it all now. So Soto needs help behind him… at least 2 more bats… Stearns has the most money than any team to play with since Cohen is the owner. Yet he is taking so long to sign a Bregman or a Santander, let alone Alonso… what is he waiting for?

[@sclafantasy]

DeGrom needs to get his number retired. His peak is as high as doc and he really did spend almost his entire career here it looks like. Also Pete will get his number retired.

[@donnypotter8606]

Actually i dont need to pay vlad that $ , cubs wont sign (rf) .. This is who we need as mets fan

[@jayboegs6268]

no deGrom not long enough and chose to leave

[@MrROSSANO11]

Carter yes and Beltran no

[@donnypotter8606]

Heys guys would mets do pete with 5yr @ $25 per ? And would he accept . Im also tired of all talk on this topic LFGM all day

[@fr2ncm9]

We need to move on from the polar bear. His production has declined for the last two years. If he's not willing to accept a 3 year 90 million dollar contract, then we need to move on. Acquire Nolan Arenado and Cedric Mullins. You won't have to give up a lot to get them because A, the cards are looking to get rid of his contract, and B Mullins is in his walk year.

[@fr2ncm9]

Here's my lineup: Mark Vientos 1B, 2B TBD, SS Lindor, 3B Arenado, LF Mullins, CF Taylor, Siri or one of the kids, RF Soto C Alvarez.

[@fr2ncm9]

Oh, and Nimmo at DH. This will make it easier for him as he attempts his recovery from Plantar Fasciitis.

[@donnypotter8606]

Mullins may work BUT 100%hell no to arenado

[@fr2ncm9]

@@donnypotter8606 Arenado will be making 21 mil this year but then it goes down to 16. That's about 250,000 more than Jeff McNeil. He's still a solid defender and he should still be able to give you 245 15 home runs. Mullins and Arenado's combined output would surpass what Alonso could provide. I've thought about it a lot.

[@petenieto1575]

I enjoy listening to you guys, but respectfully, you have absolutely no idea and don’t know what you’re talking about when it comes to your take on Doc and Darryl. I could argue that I would put both of them in front of Jake. They were a phenomenon. Pure electricity when they were playing. So much that opposing teams’ attendances drastically increased when Gooden was on the mound. It was a nice event watching deGrom’s greatness, but Gooden and Straw were transcendent in those times. When Gooden was on the mound, the entire city stopped and watched. Even non-fans. There was never anything like it since. Not even Jeter nor Judge nor Harvey nor Clemens.

[@JaymesProvine]

Why are you guys so low on Tyrone Taylor?! Guys was a freaking godsend last year NO THANKS on Verdugo that’s not only embarrassing but one of the dumbest takes I’ve heard this offseason and it will NEVER happen TG

[@AztecRay]

Soto will never win an MVP

[@MatthewVasquez-x9s]

the dodgers beat mets in six 🤷‍♂

[@Christian-h1c2c]

It will be game 7 this year.

[@AnthonyChilisGMMP]

Ron Darling should be in the conversation for retired jerseys

[@andy47mets1]

DeGrom only had 2 or 3 good years. He sucks the rest of the years.

[@lukeshannon7919]

deGrom received Cy Young votes in 6 seasons and won ROY in another

[@andy47mets1]

@ still suck,fans got sickof him. Thats why he left

[@leam89]

WAR is a problematic stat