Top Ways the Mets Could Address Their DH Spot in 2025

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  • Опубликовано: 26 дек 2024

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  • @charliec775
    @charliec775 11 часов назад +19

    The way you look in depth at our beloved team is unparalleled! You back up everything with details & stats! Very rarely do I hear you swayed by emotional opinions. Mets fans are lucky to have your podcasts!!

    • @Dan-tt8sn
      @Dan-tt8sn 8 часов назад

      He is very good. A few others are good as well, but Ryan and Evan are the best.

  • @alborrelli-py5bv
    @alborrelli-py5bv 10 часов назад +5

    Oh Happy holidays and thank you for you reports on locked on Mets! You are a true Mets fan! 2025 is going to be our Year.! For Christmas my wife got me a new fitted Mets cap! Been a fan since 1962! so Lets go Mets!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @ketorising81
    @ketorising81 11 часов назад +6

    Alonzo and Winker would have all the vibes and solidify this as one of the very best batting lineups in baseball. If that combo saves us enough to get an additional reliever or two, we would be set up as one of the teams to beat.

  • @MadelaineSchmidt
    @MadelaineSchmidt 13 часов назад +6

    Ryan you are a killer beast analyst I absolutely love your shows man!!❤❤ Happy Holidays!

  • @Jay4Real2
    @Jay4Real2 10 часов назад +4

    I really want Profar or Santander , also a great locker room guy

  • @TheKilrmy
    @TheKilrmy 9 часов назад +3

    @LockedOnMets - Why not have Alonso in the two hole in the order?
    Lindor, Alonso, Soto, Vientos, Nimmo, Bregman(?),Alvarez, McNeil, Siri
    Alonso has proven he is not THE protection and that he needs the protection. Lindor can hit leadoff ahead of Alonso because Lindor doesn’t need protection and Alonso hitting second with Soto behind him provides Alonso with the protection he needs.

  • @Challenged_by_Krill
    @Challenged_by_Krill 6 часов назад +1

    Vientos is currently a DH, his defense at 3B is much more of a liability than anyone is factoring in. That said Alonso’s 1B defense is far better than he’s given credit for. Nice Vientos to primarily DH and put Acuna at 3rd.

  • @CARLOSAVILA-ku4zl
    @CARLOSAVILA-ku4zl 14 часов назад +18

    Bring back Winker ❤

    • @dashx1103
      @dashx1103 13 часов назад +2

      I think this makes the most sense.

    • @Losfhc
      @Losfhc 7 часов назад +1

      💙🧡 Keith Hernandez was getting on Winker saying he didn’t like him on the team saying he didn’t fit in with his long hair and beard and the attitude said he looked like a Phillies player meanwhile Keith was doing lines of coke between innings when he was playing 😆😆😆

    • @dashx1103
      @dashx1103 7 часов назад +2

      @Losfhc Keith is teetering on the "get off my lawn" territory.

    • @Losfhc
      @Losfhc 7 часов назад

      @ 😅

  • @MegaChrissypissy
    @MegaChrissypissy 12 часов назад +5

    I’d just go Marte and let the young guys come up play DH and see if they can hit

  • @ronkonkoma4223
    @ronkonkoma4223 14 часов назад +17

    Why not use a combination of Marte/McNeil at DH and let Acuna and McNeil share 2b

    • @dashx1103
      @dashx1103 13 часов назад +6

      I think largely because we don’t know whether Acuna is ready to be a full-time major leaguer. The short sample last year was encouraging, and exciting … but I fear it overinflated expectations for Acuna, at least in the short term. I guess we’ll see.

    • @LockedOnMets
      @LockedOnMets  12 часов назад +8

      There’s a very real possibility Acuña isn’t a good major leaguer, even though he did well in his small sample size last year. McNeil and Marte are also question marks. You don’t want to pencil them in and think they’ll revert to their primes when you’re looking to compete for a championship.

    • @ronkonkoma4223
      @ronkonkoma4223 12 часов назад +3

      @@LockedOnMets real possibility he's not going to be a good Major Leaguer? He came in and had to fill in for Lindor in a high pressure situation with playoffs on the line and did a great job, when the Mets wanted defensive replacements late in the game they put him in. With the new rules and base stealing, he's absolutely what the Mets need. You cover the Mets and don't think he's earned the right to share the position with McNeil?

    • @ronkonkoma4223
      @ronkonkoma4223 12 часов назад +3

      Mets fans talk about moving Marte, paying some of his salary to bring in who? Who? Who's going to do so much better offensively than Marte with us paying part of his salary to move him and paying the other guy as an upgrade? I mean thank God Stearns is running this team and not the fans!

    • @dashx1103
      @dashx1103 12 часов назад +3

      @@ronkonkoma4223 I agree. I think what makes sense for the Mets is to bring in someone like Winker to pair with Marte, with both of those guys being able to play occasional OF. It just seems like almost a “no-brainer.” And if they open the season with Marte full-time at DH … they certainly could do worse.

  • @Jurtexual
    @Jurtexual 12 часов назад +2

    Jurickson Profar is an ideal offensive switch hitting free agent candidate who can hit, run and play outfield. Cedric Mullins and Jazz Chisholm, Jr are perfect left handed trade candidates. Both could play outfield or platoon with Starling Marte at DH. Jazz, however, could play infield and adds speed to the team. Lets Go Mets!!!

    • @pingamalinga
      @pingamalinga 11 часов назад +2

      Dude is like Jason Werth and Chipper in that the more you boo and scream at him, the better he gets.

    • @dashx1103
      @dashx1103 9 часов назад

      Well, the Jurickson store just called, and .....

    • @Jurtexual
      @Jurtexual 8 часов назад

      In slight disagreement with Ryan Finkelstein because Jurickson Profar is worth a $48 million, 3 year contract with an opt out after 2 years. I'm not a GM, but have been following baseball as a New York Mets fan for 35 years. LGM!!!

    • @dashx1103
      @dashx1103 8 часов назад +1

      @@Jurtexual But the issue here is DH options. Profar could provide some corner OF help ... for a team in search of that. But the Mets are pretty well locked down in LF and RF. And Profar is NOT a CF. So the question becomes ... what kind of investment do you make in Profar as a DH? And I'd be shocked if Stearns guaranteed Profar three years to primarily DH. Just doesn't seem to add up. To me anyway.

  • @dashx1103
    @dashx1103 13 часов назад +1

    I hadn’t really thought about Brandon Lowe, but that seems like a really solid move. I like the idea of bringing Winker back, but if that doesn’t happen I’d be confident with a Lowe/Marte tandem at DH.

  • @EdwardCardona-dm6oe
    @EdwardCardona-dm6oe 12 часов назад +2

    We need to prioritize over anything else now after signing manaea is a bridge to diaz that is a set up man highly effective that also if diaz gets injured or has a bad year could slide into the closer role

    • @LockedOnMets
      @LockedOnMets  12 часов назад +4

      Mets definitely still need to address their bullpen. Stearns’ typical gamelan is not to sign relievers to large contracts so I highly doubt the Mets will sign a Tanner Scott type, but they should still invest resources into their bullpen to make it more reliable.

  • @dannyjimenez9306
    @dannyjimenez9306 12 часов назад +2

    We need Anthony Santander for sure please

  • @TheMacdod
    @TheMacdod 9 часов назад +1

    Maybe the key to unlocking Nimmo is to get him off his feet for awhile. Nimmo, Marte and McNeil could all share left field and DH. A monster year from Nimmo would work wonders for this team.

    • @3912James
      @3912James 8 часов назад

      I like Nimmo....my only issue with him is that just when it looks like he's getting into a groove....he suffers injuries during portions of the regular season.

    • @TheMacdod
      @TheMacdod 7 часов назад

      @3912James yes, that's why maybe it makes sense to let him groove at DH for awhile. Both him and Marte may be more effective with less time in the field.

  • @3rdFloor
    @3rdFloor 50 минут назад

    Marte dealt with a lot of injuries last year. If he’s healthy he can play 30-40 games in the outfield maybe even more & you can get by. I say by committee… a bit of Marte, Winker, even Vientos Nimmo & Soto for a bit to keep guys fresh. We should use DH and our depth to keep our core fresh. Bottom line … at the end of the year you settle into what you settle into based on how healthy guys are & who’s playing well

  • @wilfredotorres6628
    @wilfredotorres6628 11 часов назад

    Hi Ryan, there are good options out there, and they won't break the Mets' one-year or two-year deals. You mentioned a few good complementary players; you can't go wrong with any of those choices. I especially like Brandon Lowe and Jurickson Profar. What a deal you are to get this kind of talent for little money and no risk on a short contract deal.

  • @Matt-r8v7c
    @Matt-r8v7c 3 часа назад

    Happy hannukah Ryan. I'm pretty happy but we get roki and omg

  • @dannyjimenez9306
    @dannyjimenez9306 12 часов назад +1

    I like all the three guys you mention you are the best man I’ll take any of the 3 let’s go let’s go let’s do it

  • @stanfromwestport2024
    @stanfromwestport2024 11 часов назад +1

    The other, and more likely way imho, is platooning Pete Alonso & Vladdy Jr between 1st Base and DH

  • @ShahrooziFashion
    @ShahrooziFashion 11 часов назад

    What about Bregman at 2B (he started mlb at shortstop), Alonso at 1B, Vientos at 3B and Winker at DH ?

  • @fr2ncm9
    @fr2ncm9 8 часов назад

    For fans who ask why Stearns didn't sign a Blake Snell or Corbin Burnes, here's your answer. Stearns knows that in two years, most pitchers won't pitch more than 4 innings. Why pay someone thirty million dollars a year if he's only going to give you four innings? Get yourself some solid innings eaters who can keep you in the game, and focus your attention on building a strong bullpen. That's why he signed Frankie Montas and Clay Holmes. Most games are won or lost after the 5th inning.

  • @tronrobojim6526
    @tronrobojim6526 2 часа назад

    Get me Pete and LET THE YOUNGSTERS PLAY! I wanna see what Mauricio, Acuna, Gilbert, Williams, Baty and similar have for us in 2025!!!

  • @servingjesussinnersavedbyg8456
    @servingjesussinnersavedbyg8456 6 часов назад

    Happy Hanukkah Ryan

  • @jltweb
    @jltweb 11 часов назад +1

    What abt the rumor abt Pete? Offer made! 90million over 3 yrs with opt outs every year.

    • @TheMacdod
      @TheMacdod 9 часов назад

      I think I started that rumor.. sorry..

  • @RaymondFulcher-e1u
    @RaymondFulcher-e1u 8 часов назад

    Line up, llindor, ninom, vientos, Soto, Alonzo, marico, acuna, dh marte,alvrez

  • @santosavila9312
    @santosavila9312 11 часов назад +1

    That lineup he put together is trash around 8 mins. You can solve all the bs by getting both bregman and Alonso period. If not go get a gold glover in Bregman and trade for Cease and Arraez. You get a stop gap with a monstor on base percentage bat, speed, stilll keep first open for Vlad Jr. And the length now allows you to go lindor, Soto, Bregman, Vientos, Nimmo, Alvy, Arraez, Taylor, Acuna. That lineup would score a crazy amount of runs

  • @guillermoestevez3193
    @guillermoestevez3193 10 часов назад +1

    The Mets needs to sign Alonso 1B, Wi nker OF-DH and Iglesias utility infielder. THAT IS...Acuña will be our 2B regular. He is playing winter ball in Venezuela 338 ave with 15 stolen bases!!!and hermetic defense..Mcneil, Marte and Baty supouse to be traded, especially for pitching depth, relievers.Gilbert a lefty bat OF needs to be considered for make the team after spring training..

    • @fr2ncm9
      @fr2ncm9 9 часов назад

      Baty's upside is too high. His floor is a utility player with above-average power. He can play 2B, 3B, and the outfield.
      He's a career 283 hitter in the minors. This past season, he hit 276 on the road. He's a big kid with 30 home run power and a solid glove who is cheap and controllable.That's really important because it give you financial flexibility.

  • @frankieyournett4401
    @frankieyournett4401 5 часов назад

    You know I was just reading the Mets blog about considerable DH and I was thinking
    of a realistic DH with power switch hitter Josh Bell and could also man 1st base if Pete needs a day off and Pete could DH it would be perfect
    He’ll just be a DH and a spot fill in for Pete kind of like Vogelback was
    Remember they even tried

  • @RaymondFulcher-e1u
    @RaymondFulcher-e1u 8 часов назад

    Hope you give other prospects the chances they gave baty like acuna and others

  • @CautionHighWavesAhead-
    @CautionHighWavesAhead- 10 часов назад +1

    I say Winker and Mauricio at DH.

    • @TheMacdod
      @TheMacdod 9 часов назад

      Mauricio is not major league ready. Needs to hit in AAA for months before bringing him up.

  • @HenryDelValle-nt7ku
    @HenryDelValle-nt7ku 9 часов назад

    Ryan you forgot that Santander not only can play the OF but also had play 1B so to say that the Mets can’t Santander because is only DH/OF and can’t give Pete some rest

  • @nelsoncruz184
    @nelsoncruz184 8 часов назад

    I wish for Mauricio to grab that job if healthy. Dont expect Marte to be here next season

  • @alborrelli-py5bv
    @alborrelli-py5bv 10 часов назад

    I would sign Winker!

  • @christophercancel934
    @christophercancel934 13 часов назад +2

    You didn't mention Iglesias.

    • @MadelaineSchmidt
      @MadelaineSchmidt 13 часов назад

      ❤❤❤❤yeah OMG!!

    • @johncummings5350
      @johncummings5350 13 часов назад

      ​@@MadelaineSchmidt I like him....but is there room for him given the fact you have a young talent like Acuna waiting for playing time???

    • @dashx1103
      @dashx1103 13 часов назад +2

      If Inglesias comes back, and I hope he does, he’s a “utility infielder.” I don’t see him as a DH.

    • @TheMacdod
      @TheMacdod 8 часов назад

      We have too many infield pospect. If Noone else wants him and we can sign him for nothing again for a year then sure why not.

    • @dashx1103
      @dashx1103 8 часов назад

      @@TheMacdod I think the issue with Inglesias this season will be whether the Mets can sign him on a split contract. He played so well last season, that I'm guessing he's looking for a major league contract. And I just don't see Stearns doing that. If he can be signed on a split deal, .. awesome. I think he is a great clubhouse presence. And a valuable "fill in" kind of player. If he holds out for a major league deal, .. like you said, the Mets have infield options.

  • @KenjiMapes
    @KenjiMapes 7 часов назад

    Easy. Resign Pete & sign Bregman. Pete, Bregman & Vientos can split DH duties. Bregman gets most starts at 3B with Vientos playing some 1B too. We need the bats. Hopefully our young wave of hitters will be ready. We need Jett the Met, Gilbert, Clifford, Acũna, & Mauricio to start contributing too. These youngsters could really make this offense dynamic with their speed & power blends & make the roster & lineup deep. We need to focus on the bullpen too. The Dodgers, Phillies & Braves all have elite bullpens. We blew at least 10 games last year due to a shaky bullpen. We do have arms coming back but we shouldn’t have to trade top prospects for bullpen help at the deadline when you can sign relievers for cheap during the offseason - it drives me nuts.

  • @fr2ncm9
    @fr2ncm9 9 часов назад

    Met fans are too willing to trade away prospects. The thing about young players like Acuna is that they are controllable and cheap. You have to consider the future. If someone like Sproat blossoms into a star pitcher. You want to be able to sign him to a long-term, team-friendly deal. That becomes harder if you fill the back end of your lineup with expensive utility players.

  • @snaggs107
    @snaggs107 12 часов назад +1

    I can't with that intro...gotta change that up alil

  • @alandesgrange9703
    @alandesgrange9703 10 часов назад

    Mauricio at third. Alonso and Vientos alternating at first base and DH.

    • @fr2ncm9
      @fr2ncm9 9 часов назад

      Mauricio is not a great fielder.

  • @quetzalflight5790
    @quetzalflight5790 9 часов назад +1

    I WOULD SAY DON'T FIX WHAT ISN'T BROKEN.

  • @bxnym
    @bxnym 8 часов назад

    I would love for Marte to be the DH but we need Pete still lol

  • @miragewizard
    @miragewizard 13 часов назад

    Did they sign Alonso? And then put a gold glover at 1B

  • @Joe-j1f
    @Joe-j1f 12 часов назад +1

    No one’s talking about this and I will continue to beat this drum, Francisco Alvarez was having a good season until he tore his thumb up

  • @sheldonforman72
    @sheldonforman72 9 часов назад

    Santender would be my choice because he does play first base.

  • @CautionHighWavesAhead-
    @CautionHighWavesAhead- 10 часов назад

    I thought Marte was on the way out via trade.

  • @Joe-j1f
    @Joe-j1f 12 часов назад +1

    gleyber Torres could be a decent DH

    • @alandesgrange9703
      @alandesgrange9703 10 часов назад

      No!!! He's lazy.

    • @TheMacdod
      @TheMacdod 8 часов назад

      Don't want any Yankee potheads ruining our pristine sober family vibes.

    • @cryptowesley5148
      @cryptowesley5148 7 часов назад

      Please not that Lazy guy. Delete this lol.

    • @TheMacdod
      @TheMacdod 7 часов назад

      @@Joe-j1f he may have been the reason Soto chose the Mets. Everyone on the Mets runs out groundballs. This is the way.

  • @SrBaneSinse
    @SrBaneSinse 8 часов назад

    You trade a bunch of prospects for Vlad and you go back to Pete and say look, here’s the deal… We’re going to offer you above your value for a one year contract to come be our DH and finish this run with us. He can decline if he wants, but I think he’d want to be apart of that lineup.
    Ideally, the trade would be something like Jett, Clifford/Gilbert, Batty and an mlb regular. McNeil or Marte. I would be reluctant to give up Acuna and/or Mauricio, because one of them is the starting 2b, and there’s depth across the infield with them.
    I’d also give Mauricio every opportunity to see if he can play a reliable CF, in the spring.
    Then i’d look to resign Winker.

    • @SrBaneSinse
      @SrBaneSinse 7 часов назад

      Imagine…
      Lindor (switch)
      Vlad (right)
      Soto (left)
      Alonso (right)
      Vientos (right)
      Mauricio (switch)
      Acuna (right)
      Alvarez (right)
      Nimmo (left)
      That’s a questionable defensive outfield and assumes Mauricio can make the switch. But, with Winker, Siri and Taylor there’d be options to move things around.

  • @dannyjimenez9306
    @dannyjimenez9306 12 часов назад +1

    I don’t care get Santander or Hernandez for three years come on. We need a power hitter behind Soto.

  • @dannyjimenez9306
    @dannyjimenez9306 12 часов назад +1

    Can you please call uncle Steve please and let him know about this I know you have connections

  • @williamortiz5830
    @williamortiz5830 Час назад

    Peralta is still a good hitter

  • @ACJ-x9x
    @ACJ-x9x 9 часов назад

    Let’s not add to this payroll let our young guys rake…

  • @RandyKirkessner
    @RandyKirkessner 10 часов назад

    So Sign Soto too 800M then turn around and try and scrimp on all other deals , now all of a sudden everyone else that's good costs too much. If that's the case than as a fan would rather of seen Mets not sign Soto and spent that contract on 3 - 4 good players to fill out lineup. Be questionable starting staff and bullpen going in , and even with Alonso , that back of lineup is not scaring anyone especially Phil's, Padres and Dodgers for sure..

  • @williamortiz5830
    @williamortiz5830 Час назад

    No chance on getting either one

  • @emiliothepoet
    @emiliothepoet 12 часов назад

    Trade McNeil include a prospect and address pitching

    • @TheMacdod
      @TheMacdod 8 часов назад

      Give McNeil a chance to get his value back up. Would anyone be that surprised if he has an .800+ ops at the trade deadline?

    • @emiliothepoet
      @emiliothepoet 8 часов назад

      @ honestly I would but I hope that I am wrong. I hope he bounces back. My fear is we keep him in the lineup even when he’s not earning the playing time.

    • @TheMacdod
      @TheMacdod 8 часов назад

      @emiliothepoet i agree he has to earn playing time. Thing with Jeff, if he sucks he's still a utility guy off the bench. I got a feeling he's not going to suck. Hoping he stops overthinking the game and just puts a good hard swing on the ball.

  • @StarCooki3
    @StarCooki3 12 часов назад +3

    Bring Alonso home

  • @RKHBLD
    @RKHBLD 11 часов назад

    McNeil has to be traded along with batty

    • @TheMacdod
      @TheMacdod 9 часов назад

      If we get value back on Baty then sure. There is no real urgency. He's a minor league depth piece that can get called up if someone gets injured.

  • @LSharp609
    @LSharp609 11 часов назад

    I don't want none of these bums..just bring Jesse Winker back,but i don't mind Anthony Santander.

  • @RWH3354
    @RWH3354 10 часов назад

    Ryan U did an in depth look at Winker as a player a while back & his stats dont lie! Hes over rated & his antics for attention R ridiculous! Dump Winker...hes over rated & I cant wait till hes gone!

  • @doctordoom1337
    @doctordoom1337 9 часов назад

    Winker or bust.

  • @RaymondFulcher-e1u
    @RaymondFulcher-e1u 8 часов назад

    Don't want to hear about baty he had more chances then any prospects and didn't lock it down. How many more chances does he deserve not fair to other prospects. Time to move on with him we r going 4 world series this year no time to spend on baty trade him and let's go mets

  • @brdnl3
    @brdnl3 4 часа назад

    Already have an overpaid DH …. Juan Soto 😂

  • @fr2ncm9
    @fr2ncm9 8 часов назад

    Trevor Larnach is not much better than Baty. He's played twice as many games as Baty and his career BA is not much better than Baty. He's also a lot more expensive.

  • @LuisFernandez-di9lz
    @LuisFernandez-di9lz 11 часов назад

    Why they keep with the , Is gonna be more expensive thing ! This his the most wealthy team in the league and there's taking decisions like it's a low budget team . Stearn wants to build a World Series team spending a couple of quarters! Soto and Manaea are the only good picks of this off season with all that Dam money ! Is a joke . Stearn is going for the flee market this week 🤣 . All the good options just steel going under the radar because of the waiting game 🙄 .

  • @docnoc66
    @docnoc66 10 часов назад

    Vogelbach ? He’s a lefty!

    • @alandesgrange9703
      @alandesgrange9703 10 часов назад

      Have to give up too much to sign that future hall of famer.

  • @paulrevere-e6y
    @paulrevere-e6y 11 часов назад

    Ronnie Mauricio - he can be Profar, you never know. Switch hitter with speed

    • @pingamalinga
      @pingamalinga 11 часов назад

      Whats going on with his rehab?

    • @user-yg9sc6gc1r
      @user-yg9sc6gc1r 10 часов назад

      He should be good to go ​@@pingamalinga

    • @pingamalinga
      @pingamalinga 9 часов назад

      @@user-yg9sc6gc1r He has so much raw ability. Was devastating that he lost a season.

    • @TheMacdod
      @TheMacdod 9 часов назад

      ​@user-yg9sc6gc1r there is no reason to rush him up to the majors. If he's tearing up AAA for months then maybe bring him up.