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In this editon of the Just Mets podcast, Andrew Claudio is joined by Blake Murphy (host of Jays Talk Play on Sportsnet in Canada) for a conversation about former Blue Jays shortstop & new Mets third baseman Bo Bichette. 03:18 - Blake Murphy of Sportsnet (Canada) 04:30 - Kyle Tucker Sweepstakes/Why the Dodgers MUST BE STOPPED! 09:40 - Did Jays fans think Bo Bichette was going to stay in Toronto? 18:40 - Are Bo Bichette's "clutch" numbers real? 25:00 - How bad was Bo Bichette's defense? 29:01 - Are the Jays still the team to beat in the AL East? 32:14 - Thanks Blake! Watch the video version of this episode on the Just Mets YouTube channel! FOLLOW ANDREW - @andrewjclaudio_ FOLLOW BLAKE - @BlakeMurphyODC SIGN UP FOR THE JUST METS NEWSLETTER ON SUBSTACK!

In this emergency livestream, Rich MacLeod & Andrew Claudio react to the breaking news that the Mets have acquired Allstar pitcher Freddy Peralta & RHP Tobias Myers from the Milwaukee Brewers for top 5 prospects Jett Williams & Brandon Sproat. Watch the video version of this episode on the Just Mets YouTube channel! FOLLOW RICH - @richmacleod FOLLOW ANDREW - @andrewjclaudio_ SIGN UP FOR THE JUST METS NEWSLETTER ON SUBSTACK!

In this free preview of the latest bonus episode of The Just Mets Podcast, Andrew Claudio and Rich MacLeod debate the Hall of Fame candidacy of former Mets stars David Wright, Carlos Beltrán and K-Rod on the 2026 ballot... SUBSCRIBE TO JUST METS ON PATREON FOR THE FULL EPISODE! SIGN UP FOR THE JUST METS NEWSLETTER ON SUBSTACK!

In this emergency livestream, Rich MacLeod & Andrew Claudio react to the breaking news that free agent infielder Bo Bichette is signing with the New York Mets on a 3 year, $126-million contract. Watch the video version of this episode on the Just Mets YouTube channel! FOLLOW RICH - @richmacleod FOLLOW ANDREW - @andrewjclaudio_ SIGN UP FOR THE JUST METS NEWSLETTER ON SUBSTACK!

In this emergency livestream, Andrew Claudio & Rich MacLeod react to the breaking news that free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker is signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers for 4-years, $240-million. Watch the video version of this episode on the Just Mets YouTube channel! FOLLOW RICH - @richmacleod FOLLOW ANDREW - @andrewjclaudio_ SIGN UP FOR THE JUST METS NEWSLETTER ON SUBSTACK!

Rich MacLeod and Andrew Claudio react to the latest rumors surrounding the Kyle Tucker sweepstakes as the Mets have reportedly offered the outfielder a four-year, $200 million contract while the Blue Jays are willing to go to 10 years on a deal. Watch the video version of this episode on the Just Mets YouTube channel! FOLLOW RICH - @richmacleod FOLLOW ANDREW - @andrewjclaudio_ SIGN UP FOR THE JUST METS NEWSLETTER ON SUBSTACK!

In this edition of the Just Mets podast, Andrew Claudio checks in to another Mets Therapy session as he sorts through Tuesday's news that have now connected the franchise to free agency allstar outfielder Kyle Tucker in a significant way, specifcalluy the reported offer of at least $50-million per season. Watch the video version of this episode on the Just Mets YouTube channel! FOLLOW ANDREW - @andrewjclaudio_ FOLLOW RICH - @richmacleod SIGN UP FOR THE JUST METS NEWSLETTER ON SUBSTACK!

In this edition of the Just Mets Podcast, Andrew Claudio & Rich MacLeod go through the last week of Mets news, specifically the recent connections with the prize of the offseason: outfirleder Kyle Tucker. After give all the many pros for why David Stearns should make this happen, they also discuss Cody Bellinger's impasse with the Yankees, the Red Sox losing Alex Bregman to the Cubs, Edward Cabrera going to Chicago too, where the Lindor trade ranks amongst the greatest in Mets history & much more! Watch the video version of this episode on the Just Mets YouTube channel! FOLLOW RICH - @richmacleod FOLLOW ANDREW - @andrewjclaudio_ SIGN UP FOR THE JUST METS NEWSLETTER ON SUBSTACK!

In this edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod & Andrew Claudio react to MLB signings from the past week, and go through their "most likely" premonitions for the 2026 Mets season. 0:00 - INTRO 2:29 - How Imai & Okamoto signings impact the Mets 12:23 - Introducing our 2026 season premonitions 14:59 - Mets team MVP 22:06 - Innings pitched leader 27:57 - Primary first baseman 31:35 - Who will be dealt in a major trade 36:01 - Who will become a Met in the next year 40:44 - Who will NOT be a Met by 2027 42:55 - The biggest target of fan negativity 48:02 - Mets saves leader 50:06 - Better than everyone expects 54:09 - Likeliest to lose their job 58:41 - Mets breakout star 01:05:43 - Most smear campaign articles 01:08:27 - Who will sign a long-term extension 01:14:21 - Final thoughts & OUTRO Watch the video version of this episode on the Just Mets YouTube channel! FOLLOW RICH - @richmacleod FOLLOW ANDREW - @andrewjclaudio_ SIGN UP FOR THE JUST METS NEWSLETTER ON SUBSTACK!

In this edition of the Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod & Andrew Claudio put a bow on the 2025 Mets calendar by answering mailbag questions submitted via Twitter & Substack. 00:00 - INTRO 01:57 - Any realistic moves to be competitive that can still be made? 06:31 - Should fans demand Stearns be fired for letting Alonso/Díaz go? 14:58 - Rating the offseason on a 1-10 scale & is the Mets bullpen better or worse? 19:35 - How patient will Steve Cohen be if team is bad & attendance is low? 24:59 - Will the Mets make another trade this offseason? 28:19 - Will Francisco Lindor be affected by negative fan reaction to his wife's political work? 29:40 - How much will a true ace make up for the loss of Díaz/Alonso? 35:12 - If you could steal a player from any MLB team, who would it be? 39:52 - Is there a role for Ronny Mauricio in 2026? 45:11 - Which hitting & pitching prospect are you most excited to watch this year? 50:19 - Realistic position for Jett Williams on 2026 roster? 53:55 - New Year's Resolutions for all New York Pro Sports teams 1:00:25 - OUTRO + Final Thoughts of 2025! Watch the video version of this episode on the Just Mets YouTube channel! FOLLOW RICH - @richmacleod FOLLOW ANDREW - @andrewjclaudio_ SIGN UP FOR THE JUST METS NEWSLETTER ON SUBSTACK! FOR BONUS CONTENT, SUBSCRIBE TO THE WRIGHT TIER ON PATREON!

In this emergency edition of the Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod and Andrew Claudio react to the breaking news that the Mets have traded long-time infielder Jeff McNeil to the A's in exchange for prospects. 1:20 - Instant reactions to Jeff McNeil being traded 11:38 - What do the Mets do now? 17:06 - Report: Mets exploring Ketel Marte trade 24:13 - Responding to fans in the chat 40:26 - The Kyle Tucker Confidence Meter 46:41 - Chances of trading for Byron Buxton 54:10 - Is Jeff McNeil a Top 100 player in team history? Watch the video version of this episode on the Just Mets YouTube channel! FOLLOW RICH - @richmacleod FOLLOW ANDREW - @andrewjclaudio_ SIGN UP FOR THE JUST METS NEWSLETTER ON SUBSTACK!

In this edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Andrew Claudio & Rich MacLeod begin by going through several Mets news headlines from the past week before drafting their favorite moments from the 2025 calendar year. 03:00 - NEWS: Murakami, Contreres, King & the moves the Mets didn't makes this week 12:50 - Steve Cohen vs New York Post 15:30 - Do you want the Mets to trade for Luis Robert Jr.? 20:32 - Mets sign Luke Weaver (another former Yankee closer) 27:54 - The Best Mets Moments of 2025! Watch the video version of this episode on the Just Mets YouTube channel! FOLLOW RICH - @richmacleod FOLLOW ANDREW - @andrewjclaudio_ SIGN UP FOR THE JUST METS NEWSLETTER ON SUBSTACK!

Rich MacLeod and Deesha Thosar (MLB reporter & columnist for FOX Sports) discuss how the Mets screwed up the Edwin Díaz negotiations and if Steve Cohen is being too passive this offseason. Watch the video version of this episode on the Just Mets YouTube channel! FOLLOW RICH - @richmacleod FOLLOW DEESHA - @deeshathosar SIGN UP FOR THE JUST METS NEWSLETTER ON SUBSTACK!

In this episode, Rich MacLeod and Andrew Claudio navigate and react to the latest offseason rumors and reports, and break down the three potential plans David Stearns and the Mets could move forward with this winter. 0:00 - INTRO 2:19 - Moving on from losing Díaz & Alonso 5:27 - Mets/Padres trade rumors 16:19 - Jonah Tong "highly coveted" in trade talks 18:50 - Are the Mets OUT on Michael King? 26:02 - Three potential paths for the Mets offseason 55:15 - Where do the Mets currently rank in the National League? 1:00:19 - OUTRO Watch the video version of this episode on the Just Mets YouTube channel! FOLLOW RICH - @richmacleod FOLLOW ANDREW - @andrewjclaudio_ SIGN UP FOR THE JUST METS NEWSLETTER ON SUBSTACK!

In this emergency livestream edition of the Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod and Andrew Claudio react to the breaking news that the Mets have signed infielder Jorge Polanco to a two-year, $40 million contract. Watch the video version of this episode on the Just Mets YouTube channel! FOLLOW RICH - @richmacleod FOLLOW ANDREW - @andrewjclaudio_ SIGN UP FOR THE JUST METS NEWSLETTER ON SUBSTACK!