Locked On Mets - Daily Podcast On The New York Mets

The New York Mets have expressed some interesting in signing free agent starting pitcher Taijuan Walker. Should the Mets sign the starter, despite the inconsistency he has displayed throughout his career?

They have also been in contact with relievers Jeremy Jeffress and Trevor Rosenthal, especially after Seth Lugo went down with an injury. What do those relievers bring to the table and which should the Mets make a priority?

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Jolly Olive is a budding YouTube channel with great baseball content, which includes videos about Mets history. Jack Oliver, creator of Jolly Olive, joins the show to talk about his channel, reminisce about past obscure Mets moments and to discuss the upcoming season.

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The New York Mets shocked us all on Monday night, when they signed Kevin Pillar to a one-year deal with a mutual option for a second year. Why did the Mets sign Pillar after making a similar move with Albert Almora already?

Also we finally take a deep dive into the potential of a Luis Guillorme/J.D. Davis platoon at third base.

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Seth Lugo is likely to miss the start of the season after having surgery to remove a bone spur from his pitching elbow. How will the Mets bullpen fare without Lugo?

There was also plenty of free agent news over the weekend, as Mets targets Jake Arrieta, James Paxton and Justin Turner all signed with other teams. New York settled on adding some more pitching depth ahead of spring training, adding veterans Mike Montgomery and Tommy Hunter on minor league deals.

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The New York Mets appear to be interested in trading for former MVP Kris Bryant, as the Cubs are looking to move the three-time All-Star. How much of an upgrade is Bryant over J.D. Davis and should the Mets make this move?

Also, New York DFA'd Brad Brach on Thursday to make room for Jonathan Villar on the 40-man roster. Where does the Mets bullpen stand now without Brach?

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The latest from Atlanta where they are getting ready to host an NBA All-Star game that players don't want and fans are confused over. LeBron James sends the Lakers into overtime against the Thunder. The Suns ended the Milwaukee Bucks win streak. Karl-Anthony Towns returned for the first time since contracting COVID-19. A 5-team trade in the WNBA. Are the Jets the most interesting NFL team this offseason? Plus, Can the Vikings pull off what the Buccaneers did? It's the Q of the day.

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The New York Mets were part of a three-team trade on Wednesday, acquiring outfielder Khalil Lee in a deal that sent Andrew Benintendi from the Boston Red Sox to the Kansas City Royals. What does this trade mean for the Mets and what are they getting in Lee?

Also as the Mets remain active in the trade market, what other deals could be on the horizon as New York looks to keep adding to their team ahead of spring training?

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Host of Locked Marlins AND Locked On MLB Prospects, Aram Leighton joins the show to give his insight on Jonathan Villar, after watching him play in Miami last season. Aram explains why this is a puzzling signing for the Mets, but one that certainly has plenty of upside.

Leighton also puts on his prospect analysis hat and shares his thoughts on the players New York gave up to acquire Francisco Lindor. He also highlights some of the top prospects currently in the Mets system.

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The New York Mets signed utility infielder Jonathan Villar on Tuesday to a one-year, $3.55 million deal. What does the speedy Villar bring to the Mets?

Also Major League Baseball has announced that there will be no universal DH in 2021. How does this impact the Mets and their ability to play both Dominic Smith and Pete Alonso?

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The New York Mets made a signing on Sunday, coming to terms on a deal to acquire Albert Almora Jr. What does Almora bring to the Mets as a defense-first center fielder?

Also now that they have signed Almora, are the Mets done addressing their outfield? Or could we still see New York sign the best defensive center field on the market, Jackie Bradley Jr.

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