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Kodai Senga will miss Opening Day for the New York Mets, as he has been diagnosed with a shoulder strain. Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the latest news on Senga, how the Mets can overcome the loss, and also dives into some top prospects in the Mets system who are on the rise. JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS SUBTEXT COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmets Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Backblaze Receive a fully-featured no risk free trial at Backblaze.com/lockedonmlb. Go there,...
Published 02/23/24
Kodai Senga will miss Opening Day for the New York Mets, as he has been diagnosed with a shoulder strain. Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the latest news on Senga, how the Mets can overcome the loss, and also dives into some top prospects in the Mets system who are on the rise. JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS SUBTEXT COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmets Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Backblaze Receive a fully-featured no risk free trial at Backblaze.com/lockedonmlb. Go there,...
Published 02/23/24
Kodai Senga showed up to Mets camp with arm fatigue on Wednesday, casting some doubt into what his availability will be moving forward. Will this just be a minor injury or a major story? Host Ryan Finkelstein talks through all of the different scenarios with Senga and how the Mets could manage his potential absence. If he does miss significant time, could this push the Mets to go in on a free agent like Blake Snell or Jordan Montgomery? JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS SUBTEXT COMMUNITY:...
Published 02/22/24
Kodai Senga showed up to Mets camp with arm fatigue on Wednesday, casting some doubt into what his availability will be moving forward. Will this just be a minor injury or a major story? Host Ryan Finkelstein talks through all of the different scenarios with Senga and how the Mets could manage his potential absence. If he does miss significant time, could this push the Mets to go in on a free agent like Blake Snell or Jordan Montgomery? JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS SUBTEXT COMMUNITY:...
Published 02/22/24
The New York Mets seem to be staying internal at DH this year, which puts a lot of pressure on Mark Vientos to have a breakout season in 2024. Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down why this is a make-or-break year for Vientos in the Mets organization, and if he can live up to his upside to thrive in that DH role. JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS SUBTEXT COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmets Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Backblaze Receive a fully-featured no risk free trial...
Published 02/21/24
The New York Mets seem to be staying internal at DH this year, which puts a lot of pressure on Mark Vientos to have a breakout season in 2024. Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down why this is a make-or-break year for Vientos in the Mets organization, and if he can live up to his upside to thrive in that DH role. JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS SUBTEXT COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmets Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Backblaze Receive a fully-featured no risk free trial...
Published 02/21/24
The New York Mets had one of, if not the, best outfield in baseball back in 2022, which was a big reason for their winning 101 games. Last year, the Mets were far worse in the outfield. Can they return to form again in 2024? Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down why the Mets struggled in the outfield last year, particularly the regression of Starling Marte. He also breaks down how the Mets have addressed their needs in the outfield this offseason with Harrison Bader and Tyrone Taylor and how a...
Published 02/20/24
The New York Mets had one of, if not the, best outfield in baseball back in 2022, which was a big reason for their winning 101 games. Last year, the Mets were far worse in the outfield. Can they return to form again in 2024? Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down why the Mets struggled in the outfield last year, particularly the regression of Starling Marte. He also breaks down how the Mets have addressed their needs in the outfield this offseason with Harrison Bader and Tyrone Taylor and how a...
Published 02/20/24
Pete Alonso arrived at spring training over the weekend and was met with plenty of questions regarding his future with the New York Mets. If Alonso is truly all ears on a potential contract extension, why aren't the Mets pursuing a deal? Host Ryan Finkelstein discusses where things stand with Pete and the Mets and why an extension is unlikely. JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS SUBTEXT COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmets Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Backblaze Receive a...
Published 02/19/24
Pete Alonso arrived at spring training over the weekend and was met with plenty of questions regarding his future with the New York Mets. If Alonso is truly all ears on a potential contract extension, why aren't the Mets pursuing a deal? Host Ryan Finkelstein discusses where things stand with Pete and the Mets and why an extension is unlikely. JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS SUBTEXT COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmets Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Backblaze Receive a...
Published 02/19/24
Brett Baty arrived at Mets camp on Thursday and spoke with the media about what went wrong last year. Can he make the adjustments to be required to breakout in 2024? Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down what Baty said about his offseason and why you can count on a real bounce-back this season. Also, Francisco Lindor played through an elbow injury last year. Do Mets fans still not appreciate him enough as a superstar? JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS SUBTEXT COMMUNITY:...
Published 02/16/24
Brett Baty arrived at Mets camp on Thursday and spoke with the media about what went wrong last year. Can he make the adjustments to be required to breakout in 2024? Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down what Baty said about his offseason and why you can count on a real bounce-back this season. Also, Francisco Lindor played through an elbow injury last year. Do Mets fans still not appreciate him enough as a superstar? JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS SUBTEXT COMMUNITY:...
Published 02/16/24
Kevin Parada and Alex Ramirez were considered top-five prospects in the Mets system as recently as last season, but have since seen their stock drop off after a bad 2023 season. Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down what went wrong with Parada and Ramirez last year and what has to change for them in 2024. JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS SUBTEXT COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmets Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it’s easy...
Published 02/15/24
Kevin Parada and Alex Ramirez were considered top-five prospects in the Mets system as recently as last season, but have since seen their stock drop off after a bad 2023 season. Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down what went wrong with Parada and Ramirez last year and what has to change for them in 2024. JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS SUBTEXT COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmets Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it’s easy...
Published 02/15/24
Of all of the non-roster invitees that will be in camp with the New York Mets during spring training, who has the best chance to actually make the Opening Day roster? Host Ryan Finkelstein goes through all of the non-roster invitees and the depth that they could bring to the Mets this season. JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS SUBTEXT COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmets Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it’s easy to turn...
Published 02/14/24
Of all of the non-roster invitees that will be in camp with the New York Mets during spring training, who has the best chance to actually make the Opening Day roster? Host Ryan Finkelstein goes through all of the non-roster invitees and the depth that they could bring to the Mets this season. JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS SUBTEXT COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmets Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it’s easy to turn...
Published 02/14/24
Pitchers and catchers have reported to camp for the New York Mets, as spring training is officially underway. Are the Mets done adding through free agency? Mets President of Baseball Operations David Stearns met with the media on Monday for the first time this spring to address a variety of topics. Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down Stearns' comments and what it means for the rest of the Mets plans as they enter camp and get ready for the 2024 MLB season. JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS SUBTEXT...
Published 02/13/24
Pitchers and catchers have reported to camp for the New York Mets, as spring training is officially underway. Are the Mets done adding through free agency? Mets President of Baseball Operations David Stearns met with the media on Monday for the first time this spring to address a variety of topics. Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down Stearns' comments and what it means for the rest of the Mets plans as they enter camp and get ready for the 2024 MLB season. JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS SUBTEXT...
Published 02/13/24
The New York Mets will finally get their closer back in 2024, as Edwin Diaz is set to return to the mound this season. How much did his absence hurt the Mets last season and what kind of impact can he have now a year later? Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the importance of Diaz to the Mets playoff hopes. JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS SUBTEXT COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmets Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it’s...
Published 02/12/24
The New York Mets will finally get their closer back in 2024, as Edwin Diaz is set to return to the mound this season. How much did his absence hurt the Mets last season and what kind of impact can he have now a year later? Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the importance of Diaz to the Mets playoff hopes. JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS SUBTEXT COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmets Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it’s...
Published 02/12/24