Where Does Alex Bregman Truly Fit in the Mets Plans?

[@MadelaineSchmidt]

Awesome analysis Ryan !!!

[@reckiuh]

Vientos' best defensive asset is his arm. His worst is his footwork. Moving him to 1B plays against his strengths and weaknesses and doesn't make as much sense as people think.

[@dashx1103]

Except his principal asset, his arm, doesn’t make up for his deficiencies at 3b. Even with a plus arm, he’s a net negative at 3b. If his arm isn’t taken advantage of at 1b, so be it. A sub-par 3b isn’t made otherwise by a strong arm.

[@Dan-tt8sn]

He’s cute too.

[@AWaywardWriter]

Everyone seems to forget that Pete - who's the best scooper in the league - constantly bailed him out in the field. So did Lindor.

[@jcsquared1111]

I will be so pissed if we start messing with Vientos. Kid proved he can be an offensive force last year and did it in huge moments. Last thing we need to do is start messing with his playing time ans position. He should be penciled in everyday @ 3rd.

[@steveninsinna1743]

Mets are going to squeeze Pete for every discount now. He might think about getting a new agent. Bringing Pete back is the popular choice, but Bregman will be the best move if they can get him at the right..price/years ratio. I also like the fact he is a winner and has won 2 WS titles. I am happy either way... I trust Stearns.

[@robertbevilacqua1569]

Cheater

[@Gemz0001]

Agree! I would only sign Pete for a DH role. Make a run at Vlad next year!

[@tadaootsuka7739]

Yeah Pete Alonso made horrible choice to pick Scott Boras as his agent. So hopefully Pete will hire new agent soon.

[@dashx1103]

I hope the Mets give a little with Pete. I think amity is important. Give Pete a deal that lets him feel respected, and move forward.

[@JordanJapan]

@@robertbevilacqua1569 won again without "cheating" good lord just give that a rest already

[@carlosnarvaez3717]

Nice insight. Good show Ryan.

[@MadelaineSchmidt]

Excellent ❤Ryan

[@VDot6]

Batting order should be 1.Nimmo 2.Lindor 3.soto 4.Pete Alonso 5.Mark Vientos 6.Alex Bregman 7.Jose Siri 8.Jeff Mcniel or Acuña 9.Fransico Alvarez That’s a great lineup to compete with the Dodgers 💯

[@LockedOnMets]

I’d be surprised if the Mets move Lindor out of the leadoff spot after his success there last year. Even though Nimmo has been traditionally a leadoff hitter I could see him moving down to fifth or sixth in the order.

[@brandonin_ny]

I would bet a lot of money Lindor stays at leadoff. Too much success last year to reinsert Nimmo.

[@VDot6]

@@brandonin_ny Nimmo runs the pitch count up draws allot of game changing walks but it's a option I'm just saying

[@VDot6]

@@LockedOnMets Nimmo runs the pitch count up draws allot of game changing walks but it's a option I'm just saying

[@lboskeezi1]

I second this suggestion 💪🏾

[@Dan-tt8sn]

Love the show Ryan. Great content from a real Mets fan. I love how you show as much enthusiasm for this team as any huge fan. You always look cute too.

[@LI2Chesapeake]

Dan saying cute?

[@Dan-tt8sn]

@ that part was a joke. But he does seem like a nice guy. Lol

[@gr_aquatics]

LFGM!!! Great content

[@michaelstam-xz7ek]

Has mark Vientos ever played first? If so, at what level? When you are in win now mode you don’t experiment defensively at first. Put him at DH and develop his fielding in practice situations long term.

[@jeffreywashington5461]

Someone mentioned signing teoscar Hernandez as the DH, I love the idea

[@christophercancel934]

What about Winker and Iglesias? I haven't heard anything about them.

[@LockedOnMets]

The Mets were interested in Joc Pederson before he went to the Rangers so you’d have to believe the Mets were still in contact with Winker. Obviously they still need a DH. Iglesias would be great to have back as well, though I’m sure he wouldn’t see much playing time unless injuries arose again.

[@dashx1103]

Unless the Mets are moving Marte, or if the Mets actually sign both Alonso and Bregman (which I doubt), I think Pederson signing with Texas should bring Winker into the forefront as the LH bat in a DH tandem. I’d like to see Winker back.

[@lucasm7177]

Id really like to have Winker back, although usually in Mets history it seems like players of his type don't usually repeat success. Doesn't mean it can't happen but it just seems like every successful utility player we get doesn't often repeat success.

[@brucemarmy8500]

Well, if Pete is a lifer Met, I, for one would really like that very much. Alex Bregman is a quality player, he could mesh very well at CitiField.

[@blakkat4126]

I think you forgot to mention Jose Iglesias. It would be hard for the Mets not to include him in the plans in 2025. How can they not?

[@MegillsTrash]

Yes they need a Bregman and Alonso. We seen this line-up go comatose at times.. With this weak rotation.. You need a strong offense. There’s no way around it..

[@GdnationNY]

This rotation is not weak

[@MegillsTrash]

@ this rotation is extremely weak for a team that thinks they can contend against tough teams.. Senga can’t be trusted to stay healthy and he pitched 7 innings since last year. Manaea pitched 1 good season and now he’s Cy Young and everyone is ecstatic about him? Peterson pitches 2 good months in his career last year and now he’s an ace? Montas is complete trash.. Clay Holmes is a starter? Doubt that. Blackburn is worse than Montas. Butto sucks.. Megill shouldn’t be in MLB. Looks like you may need to learn more about this sport actually.. Oh I forgot Canning lmao 🤣 what a trash signing there..

[@robertday1598]

The rotation is fine. Sterns knows what he is doing. 2 wins from going to World Series. This team lacks the so called "ace", but so does many other teams. There are only a handful of them on the MLB at this point in time. Bregman is not a good fit for Citi Field. He is not worth any more than 3 years especially at the money he is asking for. At least Alonso's power plays in Citi Field.

[@imandan1966]

@@MegillsTrash utter nonsense. Watch some baseball

[@MegillsTrash]

@ Alonso isn’t worth it.. Lmao you don’t know what you are talking about lmao. Bregman is great for Citi. Alonso is going to age terribly and he’s already declining. But you can’t tell that to the fans who fall in love with home growns just like when Degrom wasn’t brought back and the smart fans knew Degrom would be hurt again and it wasn’t worth it…..

[@TheNyjulio]

You mention the blue book a couple times, so am very intrigued as I did my research on this. What age would you think this would be appropriate to create this account, at what stage in the child development ?

[@pdg61met]

Mets still need a bullpen and that has not been addressed. Even if Holmes ends up there they need more and i don't see them addressing it. They could sign Alonso, stick with Vientos at 3rd so to not hamper his develpment/career as mentioned and go with Winker against RP as DH and Marte against LP at DH. This would give them more dollars to go after Burnes, Tanner Scott, Sasaki, Etc... Marte crushed LP last year and Winker is decent against RP. You load up on pitching and that's a good game plan. That is a very balanced proposal.

[@wilfredotorres6628]

Hi Ryan, The Mets could get both no problem. Alex is a professional hitter and knows how to win. Stack that lineup, and you can't pitch around these guys. Vientos has terrific hands like David Wright but slow feet and a great arm. He's still young, and his bat should get better much like Alvarez. They both have the same problem especially at the plate chasing that outside slider or that pitch in the dirt. They all must be more disciplined at the plate and success will follow.

[@quetzalflight5790]

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[@biglar769]

Why you yelling

[@scottm6302]

Brennan is not coming to the Mets stop with this nonsense

[@ketorising81]

The fact is that if you give Vientos the 608 AB’s Pete had, he would pace out to 39 HR/ 105 RBI. Moving Vientos to 1B and gaining WAR by putting Bregman on 3B makes us statistically a better team

[@steveninsinna1743]

If you are trying to upgrade the Mets this is the correct move. The infield defense would also improve to help the Mets pitching staff. The Mets might bring Pete back as a fan favorite or they can't get the deal they want with Bregman. I don't see them both on the Mets. One would think the Mets are going to sign a major BP arm ..or a few very good one. Contrary to popular belief..the Mets do have budget. High but it is still there.

[@emmanuelwood8702]

You don’t know that would have been the case. Taking Alonso out of that lineup probably would have lowered everybody’s numbers because of the huge threat he is power wise.There is no other player in the league with his raw power .

[@steveninsinna1743]

@@emmanuelwood8702 If Ventos would have played the entire year we most likely doubled Pete WAR. Pete's WAR is pretty bad for anyone that played almost the entire 162

[@dashx1103]

To me, the Mets miss on Joc Pederson is frustrating. He just seemed like a no-brainer complement to Marte at DH. And he wasn’t expensive. If the Mets re-sign Winker, I likely won’t care much. But the Mets don’t really seem like they need the additional OF with Winker, unless they end up moving Marte. Oh, well ….

[@michaelmereday6791]

Thats a great move some of these players are doing deferred money 2 million a year after he's retired in a rocking chair

[@sportsshooter2940]

If Mets sign Bregman and Alonso, Marky V will play 1st, DH, and 3rd. That would be best for all 3. Days off and soft off days (DH) would benefit all 3. That's what my plan would be.

[@cd.cd.cd.cd-cd]

Why not Bregman AND Alonso and Pete and Vientos can rotate at 1B/DH between them, that would be creative

[@fr2ncm9]

People are forgetting that Francisco Lindor is 31. He's not going to be able to play the position forever. In two or three years, they will slide him over to 3B. That's why I don't think they will sign Bregman.

[@RandyKirkessner]

Sign Alonso but with intention of after this season he moves to full-time DH as Martinez has been throughout back part of his career. Opens up 1b for various players

[@david97159]

Sign both and establish dominance

[@PlasticPellets]

Pete Alonso is a dufus version of Dave Kingman

[@jeffreywashington5461]

Here’s my Mets wishlist. Sign Pete, sign teoscar, sign winker and hope that sasaki chooses the Mets.

[@VDot6]

The Mets need to be in win now mode the goal is to get passed the dodgers we don’t do that by passing on Pete Alonso who in a down year for him hit 30 home runs that’s not logical sign Bregman sign Pete sign winker and be finished with the off season

[@fr2ncm9]

I'd rather focus on 2026. Loading your lineup with 30+ players severely restricts your window of contention. Nimmo will be 32 next year, Lindor 31, Alonso is an old 30. Bregman will be 31. By 2027, you will be a declining team. You have to find ways to get younger if you want to be competitive beyond 2026.

[@MegillsTrash]

Alonso has been declining for several years.. Fans are stupid with the love for home growns rather than using that money for better players

[@eugenelopez8482]

While I appreciate Stearns kicking the tires on Bregman to maybe squeeze Alonso, I don't want Bregman on the team. Pete is a Met-I think 5 years 125 mil or less is fine maybe with some opt outs. It aligns with Soto's first 5 years with his opt out. I was more OK getting Christian Walker or even Goldy especially on the short cheap deals. I just think Bregman will not be the star for the Mets that he was for the Astros. We know what to expect from Pete 35+ HRs, 100+ RBIs, .230-240 avg and he plays everyday and is a great team player. Vientos is fine at 3B for now-they also have Baty and Mauricio in case they need to make a change and if they resign Iglesias which I hope they do he can be put in for defense late in games. Bregman would cost too much and did his stuff for another team-it is time to keep rewarding Mets players like Manaea and now Pete expecially where the market stands right now.

[@MadelaineSchmidt]

What would we have to give up for Bregman?

[@steveninsinna1743]

Draft picks only.

[@MadelaineSchmidt]

@ thank you 🙏 merry Christmas 🎁!

[@dashx1103]

Bregman had a “qualifying offer,” so signing him would cost a draft pick.

[@steveblanchard2712]

Vientos deserves more time at 3rd. Have him work with David Wright for a few weeks in Spring training and see how he develops. Bregman in a fine player but Vientos is young and has a tremendous upside. Sign Pete. If Pete doesn't come back, move Mark to 1st and give Baty another shot. These kids need playing time and lots of it, so give them a shot. Otherwise it makes no sense whatsoever to have minor league developmental teams if your not going to give them a chance at the big league level. All this band-aid shit has to stop if the Mets want long term success. Considering the current payroll, the Mets should expect 6-7 WS rings. Otherwise it's just another wealthy owner playing fantasy leagues.

[@johncummings5350]

Sign both.....I love the versatility it gives them with giving guys rest. If it's one or the other.... however....I would much rather have Pete than Bregman. He had a down year and hit 34 bombs. He will hit 40 + next year.

[@garry12777]

No. Who's on First

[@miguelcordero1014]

Acuña 2B Lindor ss Pete 1B Baty o Mauricio 3B vientos DH Alvarez C Merry Christmas 🤶 🎄 Ryan

[@dee7487]

I would leave Vientos at 3B. Sign Pete. Sign Winker LH DH. Sign/trade for 2 BP arms. Butto & Canning are out of options something to consider with BP/long relief.

[@dashx1103]

The Canning signing still kind of baffles me. If he had options, or if it was a split contract … sure. But as a straight MLB contract? I don’t get it. Seems like a dfa waiting to happen.

[@johnkantarakias8794]

1. Lindor SS 2. Soto RF 3. Vientos DH 4. Alonso 1B 5. Nimmo LF 6. Bregman 3B 7. Alvarez C 8. Acuña 2B 9. Siri/taylor CF ….. trade McNeil Baty and Mauricio to Seattle For Luis Ortiz.

[@johnpastore7685]

Mark Ventos

[@LSharp609]

Ryan will never let Brett Baty go. Brett Baty stanks he don't got it.

[@MadelaineSchmidt]

Oh is Bregman a free agent ? Oh so nothing to give up ?

[@steveninsinna1743]

Draft picks..yes he is FA. So no players

[@sellitman]

Bregman is not our future. Vientos is. We need to let Vientos develop. He is already a better hitter than Bregman. The glove will improve. Pete's glove improved to the point where he is above average. Mark's will too.

[@fr2ncm9]

He's never going to be an average third-baseman. I think they will go into the spring and try to sort out the infield, maybe Vientos stays at third, maybe one of the young kids will take off and Vientos will be moved to DH. If no one looks good, they can swing a deal for a good fielding 3B.

[@sellitman]

@fr2ncm9 Never is a long time. He's got a good arm. I say let's see how he develops.

[@salvation2979]

He’s going to boston.

[@MegillsTrash]

Giving Alonso 5 years would be moronic. There’s a much younger and better player up for grabs next offseason. You wanna build a consistent winning team. Alonso isn’t the answer. Long term….

[@snaggs107]

Any Mets fans who don't want Alonso back..are not Met fans, imo of course. Alonso is much more than just a player to mets fans. We're not yankthese fans who just love players when they only do good. LGM!! BRING polar bear back and pay the man!! 🧡💙

[@12mach]

Why ...rather vlad

[@scottm6302]

Brennan is not coming to the Mets stop with this nonsense 😊

[@dashx1103]

Who is “Brennan?”

[@LuisFernandez-di9lz]

To me is better to leave Vientos in 3rd he will get better in the defense because he's offensive he's Great 👍 and Get Alonso we need a Power hitter next to Soto Mark my words Alonso will hit better Because Soto is a Hipe Machine he makes batters go the extra mile . Get Alonso and Jesse Winkers.

[@95Comics]

they need pitchers this is ridiculous! they lucked out last year, and so this year they figured they would be better without sevy? i dont agree with not having 3 good and 2great starters...the yankees are a better team now, and i dont see the mets as better, not w/o alonso back

[@ejred3]

If I lost DeGrom I could let go of any met. Decisions through feelings is a poor manager’s strategy. Next

[@sheldonforman72]

I would rather have Arenado instead of Bregman

[@barbie013091]

Alonso can be third I don’t know how yall love Alonso to me let him go not worth it

[@johnbrady1500]

Sign Peter! Say NO to the cheater.

[@markgreene8186]

By half way through that contract, Vientos will dwarf the Bregman contract. That will not work out for the Mets. Come on, talking about Baty. 2 time failure compared to a first year budding star in Vientos. If the Mets are going to be the Dodgers east, they will pay Vlad and have a loaded team like the Dodgers for years. Lets be realistic.

[@BillyKammerer-o4p]

Pete Alonso deserves a bigger contract than Nimmo got.

[@lordt78]

I'm not a big fan of Pete but just sign Pete. Bergman is not a good fit!

[@dashx1103]

I think he’s a good fit short-term, but I’m not necessarily a fan of a long-term contract, which is the issue. I certainly wouldn’t want to give him more than 5 years (and even that is a stretch for me), but I’m sure he’s angling for more. I just don’t think it is going to work out.