This is Pete Alonso's Worst Nightmare

[@jayjayfrmstatefarm9363]

Pete had a different agent when he declined the contract extension. He ran to Scott Boras after he declined it 😂😂

[@robertdavis7262]

I was just about to say this exactly.

[@johnstrawb3521]

A wonderful lesson in greed and ignorance. Nothing kept Alonso from getting opinions from three independent analysts---instead he believe the lies he wanted to hear from Boras and will take at least a $50m hit.

[@johnpastore7685]

@@johnstrawb3521 not anymore

[@ethank-l4930]

Pete did this to himself not taking the extension-which was a pretty fair offer- to then post a meh regular season that doesnt justify the money he was seekinh in free agency

[@Chris12987]

Agreed but I can’t blame a guy wanting to test free agency but I clearly turned into a mistake

[@ethank-l4930]

@@Chris12987if he had a better regular season then he would have had a case. He will have to take a short term deal

[@cesarcussianovich6175]

Players sign a deal with their agents Boras was the one who didn’t want Alonzo to take the Mets offer

[@BlueOrangeNY31]

@@Chris12987best option at this point is 3 yrs at $90 having a opt out each year.

[@johnpastore7685]

@@Chris12987Ok, now go forward, resign with the Mets. Pete has a great chance to win a few World Series and break the Mets home run record. Pete does like playing baseball for a living, right? He loves the Mets, right? Loves Queens NY, Right? Go forward, resign with the Mets. Boris, is worried about himself.

[@DougMayer]

Pete wasn’t with Boras when the extension was offered. He was with Apex Baseball, then dropped them and went to Boras after 2023 season.

[@jeremyvaccaro]

I have to respectfully disagree with this 21:41. The “the Mets have no other options outside of Pete at 1B” take. Vientos shifts to 1b. And then even if we miss out on bregman we have a plethora of almost MLB ready prospects who can 3b. Plus eventually Mauricio once he heals up more and Baty getting one more chance to prove himself

[@sclafantasy]

I would agree but Stearns was surprisingly adamant about Vientos at 3rd a couple weeks ago. If they were even considering moving him, there’s no reason to definitively declare he’s our 3rd baseman moving forward.

[@dashx1103]

If your plan is Mauricio or Baty will fill the void ... then you simply do not have a plan. I think both have potential, but lots of minor leaguers with potential never break through. It is a reality of the game.

[@johnpastore7685]

@@jeremyvaccaro Batty, may not be able to play in a big market. Including, the Doggers. Maybe Atlanta, too. See if you can work out a deal with some of the A’s and White Sox players

[@michalaleskandr3985]

I want to agree that Bregman is just a trade tool... but man, that infield would be nasty, and it wouldn't hurt at the plate either!

[@Metskins_Poker]

Breg at 2b and pete at 1b, have the full lineup locked for the next half a decade, use the locked prospects to trade for an elite pitcher, sign roki if we can get lucky and be by far the best team in baseball. Dodgers wouldn't even be close

[@TheWatchHangout]

@@Metskins_Poker Bregman was a gold glover at 3b. No way he’s moving to a less premium position for Vientos who is average at 3b.

[@Metskins_Poker]

@TheWatchHangout he's already announced he would move to 2b. And vientos can't move to 2b so....

[@ShahrooziFashion]

Would love for Pete to come back and Mets also get Bregman so then that means Vientos being our DH ! He can play 3rd or 1st occasionally to give Bregman or Alonso some rest

[@Metskins_Poker]

@@ShahrooziFashion so would love to see bregman at 2b? Because if we got him and pete that's literally the only position he plays

[@Themvpaul17]

34:00 this was sadly debunked, a Mets staffer made it up. That said, it speaks volumes about how weird Rickey was that everyone believed it

[@41Cyborg]

Always hitting it out of the park with these analysis’. you guys have been a godsend with the anxiety built in from being a lifelong Mets fan

[@chrisgoodwin2745]

I want Bregman, I love Pete but I would rather have the situational hitter with the great glove.

[@AWaywardWriter]

Bregman trails Pete in nearly every respect at the plate; he's also injury prone due to his elbow, is a year older, wants more money, and wants a longer contract. Bregman is the better glove, but Soto needs the bigger producer protecting him. Has to be Pete.

[@jasonnorris5298]

My thoughts exactly and Bregman has that CHEATER stank on him . I think Brregman is seriously in decline, that is why the Astros don't want him ,

[@Zane_Zaminsky]

@@jasonnorris5298Current 3b Gold Glove winner. Struck out 86 times this year. Usually in the 80’s in strikeouts. Solid, consistent contact hitter with pop. Smart player. Only 9 months older than Pete. He is NOT in decline. If I were a Metropolitans fan, I would want BOTH players. After all, my ticket prices, parking, concessions, SNY, etc. won’t go up: Uncle Stevie will pay out of his OWN pocket and not pass on the cost. Right, pal? 🤔 /s

[@Dan-tt8sn]

Why not both?

[@1TightMinute]

@@AWaywardWriterhe doesn’t actually. His OBP .366 Pete’s is 331. Pete’s ops is ops 854. Alex is 848. Pete’s ops+ 134. Alex 132. Pete hits more home runs but that a show number. Alex is every bit as productive at the plate. Alex 25.7 WAR since Pete enter the league. Pete has 19.8 WAR during that time. Alex is better hands down and he cares way more. I can tell you that. Sign ABreg ditch Alonso.

[@eyesontheinsides]

@ Mark- Boras wasnt Petes agent when that extension was offered. He retained Boras AFTER receiving that offer. This is all Pete's debacle.

[@ketorising81]

Hot take - Bregman’s the superior signing. WAR goes WAY up when you move Vientos to 1st and place Bregman at 3rd. If you give Vientos a full 608 AB’s, he hits 39HR/105RBI. You lose zero power from 2024.

[@Metskins_Poker]

Put breg at 2b and pete at 1b and have the best lineup in baseball and have it not even be remotely close

[@jasonnorris5298]

​@Metskins_Poker good idea Poker ,what about Jeff McNeil?

[@Metskins_Poker]

@jasonnorris5298 what about him? He's find for the bench

[@christodd2273]

Bregman won't hit for shit at city Field it's monumentally bigger so all his "power" will die and moving Vientos to first is terrible they can't keep fucking with him he has no comfortability or steadiness and that's a bad thing and bregman at 2nd no ty big no ty on him in general and how about not pay a shit ton of money and actually USE some of our young guys so they can afford to go all in on a big time pitcher or whatever they may need at one point or another...you can't buy a championship you need young guys continuously cycle through. Sign Alanso keep Vientos at 3rd Acuna at 2nd and next year sign Vlad Jr and move Alanso to DH now there's a lineup adding in Lindore Soto Nimmo and Alvarez! Stacked then just focus on pitching pitching and more pitching

[@Metskins_Poker]

@@ketorising81 can't say that he would hit exactly what he did in the at bats he didn't get

[@bigjbiz21]

I hope we get to keep alonso..

[@karlmcneill6462]

I think other owners are afraid to get in a bidding war with Cohen lol

[@Roots-and-Coffee]

No they are just letting him spend his tantrums

[@MrMetFanSC]

How did this get posted this morning and still not know about Manaea?

[@MetsdUp]

We recorded this Sunday night. Then pushed it to today re-recorded when Manaea news broke at 2AM

[@chrisgoodwin2745]

@@MetsdUp was wondering that same thing, great video as always none the less.

[@Trottah]

If we wanted Luzardo a similar deal woulda been sending Marco Vargas back to Miami along with Alex Ramirez.

[@alanweinman1081]

Thanks for a great year guys! You do a great job! Looking forward to 2025 with you two! All the best!

[@MetsdUp]

Thank you so much!!

[@RAD-82ndABN]

I prefer the Mets sign both Alonso & Bregman! Then sign Winker & Iglesias! IMHO put Alonso as the primary DH that can backup 1B! Vientos as the primary 1B that can backup DH & 3B! With Bregman as the primary 3B that can backup 2B & DH? I give Ronnie Mauricio 2B as primary to lose! Mauricio can also backup SS, 3B & OF! With Acuña and Iglesias as utility player to backup 2B, SS and 3B!!! 1-Lindor -SS 2-Vientos-1B 3-Alonso-DH 4-Soto-RF 5-Bregman-3B 6-Alvarez-C 7-Marte-LF 8-Mauricio-2B 9-Nimmo-CF Main Utility Players Tyrone Taylor-OF, Luis Torrens-C, Acuña-2B, 3B or OF, …. Jeff McNeil & Brett Baty could good trade baits for a SP (Corbin Burnes) hint-hint?

[@BlargnCheese]

Is Marc wearing a backyard baseball hat? I need to get one lol

[@brooklynknightss]

Soto played that card perfect when he was with the Yankees!!

[@robertdavis7262]

So this was recorded before the Manaea signing??

[@MetsdUp]

Yes

[@Mr91Jmay]

Pete will know Bregman offers as it is same agent.

[@anthonydecesare3170]

In my head...im starting to believe Bergman ends up with the Mets ..we play Vientos at 1b...for now....Alonso may end up in Toronto...vladdy gets traded...I dont care where he goes for one year, I dont care if the Yankees go after him next year, Steve Cohen will not be outbid for this player just like Soto and vladdy is soto's buddy

[@Kevin-m5l]

The mets should sign Bregman and Alonso,and shift Vientos to DH.

[@mariohnyc]

i'd be fine if the Mets stayed where they are now in terms of hitters (except for trading marte and/or someone else). give the young guys a chance to win a starting job or spot(s) on the big league roster.

[@kenthall7971]

I want Acuna at 2nd

[@karlmcneill6462]

I think the Mets are hoping that they sign Sasaki. If they don’t get him, they’ll pay high AAV no more than 5 yrs with plenty of options

[@raremage]

I think you’re wrong when you talk about other options to move on from Alonso. There are at least three minor leaguers that could slot into the lineup, whether playing first base or shifting Vicente’s back to first and bringing up a young player to replace him at third, they have options. Hell, Jeff McNeal can play any position they want to fill the gap. I won’t be shocked if they take the youth movement approach and Alonso goes elsewhere. I think Alonso makes them the best team in the short term, but I can believe that a young player is better in the long run.

[@therealslimshady19]

Wonder if the rangers traded Nate Lowe to make room for Alonso? They got a good bullpen piece then go and get Pete Alonso. That would be a good move

[@ballinwitac6090]

4.25 Mill for a middle relif option basically is not that bad

[@jasonnorris5298]

Is Canning a lefty or righty ? Great reporting guys.

[@MetsdUp]

Hahahaha, assume righty unless told otherwise

[@brianreise2449]

Subscribed! LFGM!!! 💙🧡

[@carlosguzman7437]

I just subscribed cause I like the vibes in the conversation.

[@MetsdUp]

You're a legend, Carlos

[@TheWatchHangout]

Life long Met fan here. I am a fan of Pete and I’d love to have him back. He was offered a nice deal but decided he wanted to go for the largest pay day and test the waters. If I’m the Mets, I now treat him as any other player on the market and try to sign him at max value. He wasn’t looking to do the Mets any favors so why should they now?

[@DemoTrucking]

The reason no one is offering Pete a job is because they know Steve the shark is circling the water and would match any offer, tyis is the power of a wealthy owner

[@Standdividedfalltogether]

If you count playoff HR, which I do, Pete has more Hr than judge since coming up. No reason he shouldn’t have a bunch of teams after him. Makes no sense

[@johnnyk4614]

Can Teoscar Hernandez or Anthony Santander play 1st base??? For a year at least and potentially switch to dh in future.

[@WeBeatMedicare6969]

Santander can play 1B

[@WeBeatMedicare6969]

Anybody can play 1B lol

[@BretTaylor-y6f]

Signing Pete concerns me. I feel like y’all letting that game against the Brewers make you forget just how disappointing he was all season.

[@1TightMinute]

The dude on the right looks just like a guy who does an Astros podcast.

[@johnstrawb3521]

@Met'd Up Podcast No. 7/158m would have been a disaster for the Mets. "RBIs..."? You're kidding, right? And if Alonso really wanted to be in New York, he wouldn't have soaked himself in Greed du jour and gotten Boras. ---How likely is Stearns to commit to the worst IF corner defense in baseball by signing Alonso for even one year? And committing to Alonso for 3/77m with player options for 2026 and 2027 he's guaranteed to take? He's fast on his way to becoming Kingman v. 1972-75. Alonso is more likely to not really be worth a lineup spot in 2025 than he is to put up a 3 WAR season. Ah, you started off so well, then began talking about Alonso. Even just putting a 1 WAR guy at 3B you pick up another win by moving Vientos to 1B, or worth more than what Pete's likely to produce in 2025. I'd rather sign Kim for 1/12m and figure he's arriving June 1, and live with Mauricio at 3B until then.

[@brendanrea9420]

Hot Take: Mets get either Pete Alonso or Alex Bregman but not both. The Tigers will get either Pete Alonso or Alex Bregman.

[@azeemkazi5276]

James’ theory would make sense if Bregman and Pete didn’t have the same agent LOL

[@JamesSchiano]

Hahahahahha way more sense at least

[@SharonMclean-y8c]

We signed Soto on my birthday and we're going to sign Roki on yours Jan.15th

[@Peter-ok9bj]

Guys Pete turned down the contract he did not have Boras as an agent. He fired his agent after the contract was offered.

[@AWaywardWriter]

He fired his agent several months after his agent turned the contract down.

[@addictedtoJB]

...and a few hours after this video renders, Manaea signs with us

[@JamesSchiano]

Literally one full hour. Wild night for us.

[@icebergtrails]

Gose and Jose Iglesias got beef, just saying it could be a problem

[@MetsdUp]

Story??

[@icebergtrails]

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[@anthonydecesare3170]

I'll give you a scenario nobody's talked about... especially if Alonso and Boris want to drag the s*** out....Sign Bergman to play Third Base and then I'll blow everybody out of the water because he's already agreed to do it... I'll trade for Arenado take his contract on give up nothing and put Arenado at first base and improve my defense that way...put Vientos at DH

[@nydc604]

New to the Mets YT scene this has been my fav podcast i’ve checked out thus far 👍

[@JamesSchiano]

Thank you!

[@Dan-tt8sn]

You guys are both so handsome and smart.

[@jasonnorris5298]

Do you even know what a gyro ball is ?

[@karlmcneill6462]

For Burnes

[@MegillsTrash]

Give Alonso 1 year contract.. Go for Vlad next year….

[@johnstrawb3521]

Why? A 30 yo in serious decline, and it keeps Vientos -10 glove at 3B. Worst corner defense in baseball.

[@enriquetorres1149]

Why doesn’t the dude to the right pronounce his Ts and Ds?

[@JamesSchiano]

Talk too fast, no time for them

[@fredflintstone1485]

Sign Peewee Herman for 1B. So what if he's dead; he'll cost less

[@TCO1216]

Anyone hating on Pete is a BS Mets fan. Canning was a waste of 4.5M. Everyone's acting like he's complaining. Class act all the way. ppl should follow suit

[@PlasticPellets]

Pete Alonso is a dufus version of Dave Kingman

[@Jason-fe9jo]

The Canning signing makes no sense to me I get it *pitching lab pitching lab* there is better talent out there, this is the same as Houser. Luzardo was the guy to get. We need more lefties to go up againat LA. Canning stinks and will get rocked in the NL east.

[@airwebber]

As you both already know, Joc Pederson signed with the Rangers so I think that takes them totally out of the Pete potential.

[@MetsdUp]

Yep, we recorded this Sunday night then pushed it with the Manaea news

[@3rdFloor]

Stop annoying me to subscribe …. Although it just worked. I subscribed

[@MetsdUp]

Thank you!!

[@ShahrooziFashion]

Would love for Pete to come back and Mets also get Bregman so then that means Vientos being our DH ! He can play 3rd or 1st occasionally to give Bregman or Alonso some rest

[@amberrivera9684]

How are the Dodgers getting away with adding all this talent? It’s like everyone else is playing for 2nd place!

[@BagelzNLockz]

It's called deferred money. Not getting paid alot of money for the next 10 years The dodgers will be in trouble in 4-5 years

[@aldito7586]

Pete Alonso is a great Met player. A great Met teammate. Do I think the Mets should sign him? - No. - He strikes out too much. I'm an old school guy. I look at AVG/ On base percentage/ Running/ fielding/ throwing/. --- Pete is a good first baseman, and home run hitter - but he has nothing else...

[@urbanothepopeofdeath]

Juan SoSo

[@JordanAronson]

Only problem on the Bergman rumors is they both have Boras as the agent

[@juniorthepitcher]

Let’s go Melonheads 🍉

[@nonegenarian]

Frankie Peppers can't be a real person

[@MetsdUp]

He's real and he's spectacular

[@aCozyManatee]

mom tell the family i was first comment on metsd up

[@logankayne3500]

Ryan I hope you see this

[@MetsdUp]

🐐

[@sclafantasy]

Griffin canning is a shit signing. I feel like stearns is a bit high on his own supply after last year. We have more money than any other team. There’s no reason to make a signing like this because he has no minor league options. I just don’t see how it’s worth the risk when we can just spend more money and sign better players to give an opportunity to. There are costs of putting resources into a guy like this just to figure out if he’s not shit.

[@JamesSchiano]

Super fair point

[@DaveOriginallyfromBrooklyn]

Do not want Bergman. He’s in decline.

[@DaveOriginallyfromBrooklyn]

Canning stinks. He led league in earned runs allowed. He’s done nothing. If they can resurrect him I’m Sold on the lab

[@billkarim9715]

Can we mention the plan I think deep down, the Mets REALLY have their eye on? I think originally it was one year of Santana and letting Pete walk. Now I think it's one year of Rizzo. Guy who's played in NY, been to a couple WS, that's a great presence to have! After that? Vlad Jr baby

[@user-yg9sc6gc1r]

Glad you're not in charge

[@billkarim9715]

@user-yg9sc6gc1r So you'd rather have Pete than Vlad Jr? Lmao

[@lauracoover3738]

​@billkarim9715 It's go time NOW, Rizzo won't help them win, Pete will. No guarantee they sign Vlad Jr. I don't think Mets want 800M, 400M & 300M players for 8-15 yrs. Not sustainable in long run.

[@DaveOriginallyfromBrooklyn]

Pete deserves a Nice contract

[@BagelzNLockz]

Juan Soto can't pitch for you guys Your rotation might be top 3 worst in baseball So was it worth it ? Pitching wins games. Lindor and Soto isnt carrying ya'll to the post season You need a lot more. What's your owner doing

[@David-cr3pt]

The two people right now with the most regret this offseason, are Steve Cohen and Juan Soto. Cohen for realizing how much he severely overpaid for Soto, and Soto for realizing he’s stuck on the insufferable Mets for the next 15 years. 🤣

[@vincentrobertson8677]

Get back in the closet

[@matthewlane1343]

🤡

[@stiben718]

Nice try, Kleenex? 😂

[@jayjayfrmstatefarm9363]

Still grieving huh? Condolences 💐

[@Str8Maddeness]

Mets don't need Pete. He should sign with a Florida team and go home. I'm tired of his worthless bat in the lineup. Striking out on trash, with men on, and then hitting a solo hr when it means nothing. Anyone who thinks Pete can protect Soto is a compete idiot!

[@johnpastore7685]

@@Str8Maddeness he can

[@lauracoover3738]

Yeah those 3run HRs vs Brewers & LAD were so fucking useless, right? Goddammit, you people are idiots. Throwing away a guy who plays 162 every damn year with 40 & 100 & can handle NY & CARES 110% smfh.