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Rich MacLeod & Andrew Claudio react to the breaking news that the Mets have reportedly signed RHP Devin Williams to a three-year contract, and what it could mean for Edwin Díaz. The fellas also react to some reports from Jeff Passan in the last 24 hours...

0:00 - Instant reactions to Williams signing

11:20 - What does this mean for Edwin Díaz?

14:40 - Mets "in the mix" for Kyle Schwarber

15:36 - The latest on Alonso's market

20:30 - Top trade targets may not be available

24:23 - Buzz on Japanese free agents

27:24 - Final thoughts on the signing

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In this episode, Rich MacLeod and Andrew Claudio navigate and react to a slew of Mets rumors and reports from the last week, ranging from the interesting to the absurd.

0:00 - INTRO

2:22 - Fallout from the Nimmo trade

15:30 - Report: Mets expected to sign Framber Valdez?

25:48 - Francisco Lindor vs. Jeff McNeil, Part 2

34:41 - Lindor & Soto's "chilly" relationship

43:28 - Who is leaking these Mets reports?

48:49 - Report: Kodai Senga doesn't want to be traded

1:01:43 - The Alonso/Díaz Confidence Meter

1:17:15 - OUTRO

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In this free preview of the latest bonus episode of the Just Mets Podcast EXCLUSIVELY on Patreon, Andrew Claudio & Ryan Finkelstein (Locked On Mets) discuss the options available within the organization or externally through free agency or trade to replace Brandon Nimmo in the outfield for the Mets next season.

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In this edition of the Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod & Andrew Claudio give their reactions to the stunning trade that sent Brandon Nimmo from the Mets to the Texas Rangers for 2nd baseman Marcus Semien.

00:05 - INSTANT REACTIONS TO THE METS TRADING BRANDON NIMMO!!!

19:43 - Brandon Nimmo's Mets legacy

36:06 - Mets new 2nd baseman Marcus Semien

48:20 - What should the Mets do next?

53:56 - Alonso & Diaz Confidence Meters

1:15:18 - SUPERCHATS

1:21:00 - PER SAMMON: Mets & Diaz disagree on contract length

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In this bonus episode of The Just Mets Podcast exclusively here on Patreon, Rich MacLeod is joined by Pat Ragazzo – reporter for Sports Illustrated – to discuss the club's pursuit of Cody Bellinger, growing pessimism over Pete Alonso & Edwin Díaz, and New York's plans to shake up their roster in an extreme way this winter.

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In the very first Just Mets Therapy Session, Andrew Claudio takes a close look at all 15 times the Mets are mentioned in Jeff Passan's very thorough MLB offseason preview & gives his advice to Mets fans on how to feel about each "news" headline.

READ: Jeff Passan's 2025-26 MLB offseason preview, intel, updates.

04:34 - Pete Alonso, Edwin Diaz & Devin Williams

11:48 - Brandon Nimmo, Jeff McNeil & Kodai Senga

18:50 - Tarik Skubal, Framber Valdez, Dylan Cease & Tatsuya Imai

21:57 - Kyle Schwarber, Kyle Tucker & Bo Bichette

25:20 - OTHER NOTES (Where The Mets Weren't Mentioned BUT Could Be Connected)

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In this episode, Rich MacLeod & Andrew Claudio react to the last week of Mets news headlines before updating their "confidence meter" of the chances Pete Alonso & Edwin Diaz return to Queens next season. Then, they go into a lenghtly discussion of the closer market, both in free agency & via trade, detailing how important it will be to bring Edwin Diaz back & how truly difficult it will be to replace him.

01:37 - PETE ALONSO UPDATES

05:50 - EDWIN DIAZ UPDATES

12:35 - TATSUYA IMAI WILL BE POSTED

17:30 - DAVID STEARNS QUOTES

25:36 - MAZZILI, BOBBY V & BELTRAN TO BE METS HALL-OF-FAMERS

31:30 - SMH ANDY MARTINO

34:28 - ALONSO & DIAZ CONFIDENCE METER

39:22 - EDWIN DIAZ OR ELSE (DEEP DIVE ON CLOSER OPTIONS OR LACK THEREOF)

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In this free preview of the latest bonus episode of the Just Mets Podcast EXCLUSIVELY on Patreon, Andrew Claudio asks Tigers fan & Detroit sports content creator Chris Castellani how good a trade partner the Mets would be in a potential Tarik Skubal trade, should he become available this winter.

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In this episode, Rich MacLeod & Andrew Claudio begin by reacting to several Mets news headlines from the past week before a deep dive on the offseason market for starting pitching & discussing both how many potentially available arms can be considered a true "Ace" & how possible it will be that the Mets can/will acquire one of them.

02:00 - Jeremy Hefner & Antoan Richardson join Braves coaching staff

09:53 - Edwin Diaz & Pete Alonso opt out of deal; Mets extend Diaz the qualifying offer ($22.5-mil)

21:58 - Pete Alonso & Juan Soto win NL Silver Slugger awards

27:32 - What is the definition of an "Ace?"

33:02 - Potential aces available in free agency

38:29 - Potential aces available via trade

55:00 - Best "ace" options, if it's not Tarik Skubal

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In this free preview of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod and Joe DeMayo – The Mets Pod & SNY – break down how difficult it is to sort through and fix the Mets roster this offseason.

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