Evan lays out why Cody Bellinger is simply not a realistic option for the Mets, even with the Yankees reportedly sitting around five years and $160 million. If the Mets refused to go long-term for Kyle Tucker or Pete Alonso, why would they suddenly cave to Scott Boras now?

The discussion turns to what desperation would actually look like, why David Stearns and Steve Cohen are unlikely to abandon their principles, and why relying on the kids may be the real outcome if no clean pivot exists. The guys also agree that pitching should be the priority regardless, and explain why even missing on Tucker does not mean the Mets are about to hand out contracts they do not believe in.