<p>Big weekend for the Mets. We tell everyone about our Opening Day Shenanigans before diving into all three games. Chris Bassitt, Carlos Carrasco, Francisco Lindor, Jeff McNeil, I love you all.</p><p>Game 1 (0:00)</p><p>Game 2 (20:42)</p><p>Game 3 (31:46)</p><p>Giants Preview (44:22)</p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support</a>

<p>Monday got hairy, Tylor leveled us out though and Max finished the job. Breaking down a wild series in Philadelphia plus prospect report and Diamondbacks series preview</p><p>Game 1 (0:00)</p><p>Game 2 (14:10)</p><p>Game 3 (25:07)</p><p>Prospect Report (42:43)</p><p>Diamondbacks Preview (46:44)</p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support</a>

<p>Opening Weekend, it feels damn good to talk about baseball. The Mets played super well but Sunday got weird. And guess what?? Timestamps</p><p>Game 4 (0:00)</p><p>Game 1 (20:06)</p><p>Game 2 (29:05)</p><p>Game 3 (41:02)</p><p>Phillies Preview (52:34)</p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support</a>

<p>The deGrom injury kills some of the Opening Juice, but it can't take it all away! Otherwise, we talk about the insane trade that almost happened, the minor one that did happen, preview the season, and answer some of your questions! BIG THINGS COMING</p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support</a>

<p>Sunday was a great day for Mets baseball. Possibly the most anticipated Spring Training game in baseball history. We go through it all and share some thoughts from the last week of Spring. Then, we get into the roster and what this team should/could look like on Opening Day</p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support</a>

<p>Hope springs eternal. The real-life Mets were on a real-life baseball field this weekend and we talk about what we noticed and let you guys know what you should be watching for over the next few weeks</p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support</a>

<p>Title says it all. The Bassitt trade was huge and we break it down. Also touch on Adam Ottavino, some other minor RP signings, and figure out what is next as Billy Eppler fills out the rest of this roster</p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support</a>

<p>Title says it all, we are super pumped, quick primer to how the Mets should approach the next month. Rodón signed while I was editing so just ignore that part</p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support</a>

<p>Title says it all, we are not happy</p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support</a>

<p>The Trevor May episode. Our first Major League guest!! Super fun conversation here that starts off with the lockout and gets into being a met, being a reliever, playing in New York, Max Scherzer, Jacob deGrom, gaming, creating his own Lore??? And where the game of baseball is going. Follow Trevor <a href="//www.Twitter.com/IamTrevorMay">@IamTrevorMay</a> and check out his various YouTube pages <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TrevorMayBaseball">here</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/IamTrevorMay">here</a></p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support</a>

<p>Guess what? No baseball news. We spend the first half of the episode breaking down what happened between the players and owners over the past week and what exactly it means for the season. Then, we switch back to the Mets and give our nine-man starting lineups and pitching rotation. We close out with some fun listener questions and have a big announcement for next week!</p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support</a>

<p>Breaking down the end of the 30 For 30. The NLCS, Mike Scott 'Scuff King', the infamous plane ride, getting down to the Red Sox, coming back, Game 6, and an underrated Game 7, and how the 1986 Mets fell apart. Real Mets content coming next week, send us questions for the mailbag!</p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support</a>

<p>We said we would wait for a rainy day and my goodness, it's pouring. Here is a brief news round-up followed by our review of ESPN's 30 for 30 'Once Upon a Time in Queens' about the '86 Mets. Of course, we just could not help ourselves and talked way too much about every little detail so enjoy part one of this review! Lenny Dykstra, omg</p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support</a>

<p>The Mets had some coaching news this week so we get into that. Craig Bjornson is riot. Also, some more CBA breakdown and realistic view of when we could have baseball. Then, Nick Pollack talks Mets rotation, potential free agent fits, and whole lot of other stuff. Little of this, little of that, a fun conversation with Nick. We close with a ~brief~ discussion of the Hall of Fame.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support</a>

<p>Hey! News!! Once Upon a Time in Queens is on ice for when there is literally NOTHING to talk about, so enjoy us talking about some real stuff. The Mets hired Glenn Sherlock which isn't the coolest thing ever. Good news, he's super good friends with Buck Showalter! Next, we talk about the Mets two biggest signings from this international class, Simón Juan and Willy Fañas, and what their potential could look like. Then, we get deep on the latest update on the lockout and the new proposal from the owners to the MLBPA. This is some good stuff and we hope you guys like some non-Mets content for a change! Next, it's back to the Mets and some in-depth prospect talk with Matt Eddy. Matt is the Executive Editor at Baseball America and one of the sharpest scouts in the industry. We break down where the Mets fall in BA's brand new Top 100 and who could make a jump this season. The show closes with answering your guys' questions!</p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support</a>

<p>News! Real-life news! The Mets hired Joey Cora, Wayne Kirby, and Eric Chávez for various assistant coach roles last week. We gave a little background on each and broke down what they can bring the Mets. Next, Brandon is now a Scott Boras client. This could be a disaster and we tell you why. Lastly, Kyle Schwarber and Nelson Cruz have both been rumored to the Mets recently. James explains why it might not be the best move to sign either.</p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support</a>

<p>A little different episode this week. We wanted to tell you guys about some of the craziest things to EVER happen in Mets history and boy, do we have some stories. Like the time the 1986 Mets completely trashed an airplane after winning the pennant. Or how the Mets missed out on Reggie Jackson. Or how they denied Alex Rodríguez. Or being involved with Bernie Madoff. Or Brett Saberhagen's secret contract. There is even MORE craziness in this episode, hope you guys like it!</p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support</a>

<p>Hey! We have news!! It was reported that the Mets have placed Jeff McNeil on the trade block and we break down what that means. Why would the Mets want to trade Jeff McNeil? What went wrong last season? Can he rebound? Who would want him? What types of players could we expect to get back? It's all here in the MOST comprehensive Jeff McNeil analysis on the internet. Also, the Mets have promoted Ben Zauzmer from Director of Research and Development to Assistant General Manager and we give some background on Ben, our lovable nerd.</p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support</a>

<p>The Mets managerial search is over and Buck Showalter is our guy. We get into exactly what that does and does not mean, somewhat focusing on the shockingly unified reaction of Mets' fans to this news. Next, we each have a wishlist of 5 things we want for the Mets this holiday season. Some things are serious, some things are funny, this was a lot of fun. We also get pretty off-topic throughout. it's the holidays, James has Covid, this episode was something else.</p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support</a>

<p>Things are slooowwwwwww here in Mets Land. The manager search has narrowed down to three finalists, Buck Showalter, Joe Espada, and Matt Quatraro. We talked extensively about Showalter and Espada last week so James sheds some knowledge on Quatraro's background and explains why he would be a good fit. The Mets also keep hiring new members to their Research and Development team and we touch on that. Next, the MiLB draft was last week and we scout the new players. I told you, things are slow. Last but definitely not least, we decided we wanted to do a draft. While an all-time Mets team was a little bit too easy, we decided to draft a team of the 'most Mets Mets ever'. Yeah, you heard me. All the failed FAs, busted prospects, aging veterans, and chaotic relievers are here. Get ready to take a trip down memory lane...</p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support</a>

<p>Major League Baseball may be locked out but we aren't! Marcus Stroman and Javy Báez signed contracts since we last spoke so we start the show out by breaking down what they got and what it could mean for the Mets moving forward. Then we jump into ALL the managerial rumors coming at us Mets fans. James tells us 'who is Joe Espada?' and breaks down why he could be a very logical choice. Then we both break down Buck Showalter and explain why his accolades and 'experience' are being overblown. Next comes some dreaded CBA talk. We offer a very simple explanation for what's going on, how baseball came to this point, and a glimmer of hope and how it can get resolved. The show closes with a few minutes on the Veteran's Committee Hall of Fame ballots and a congratulations for Met-lifer, Gil Hodges.</p><p>FULL DON LAGRECA RANT: &nbsp;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnzgpbE3xrE</p><p>***James called Tony Oliva a Red when he was a Twin, hand up</p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support</a>

<p>It's a celebration</p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support</a>

<p>Big Friday for the Mets. Biiiiiiiggggggggg Friday. Steve Cohen opened up his wallet and pulled in Eduardo Escobar, Mark Canha, and Starling Marte in a 5-hour window. We break them down and offer very fair expectations for each. Kevin Gausman seems to be next on Uncle Stevie's list and we talk about what that could mean for Marcus Stroman. We close the episode by telling you guys what each of our starting lineups would be before being interrupted by the worst Hall of Fame ballot of all time. Don't want to miss that</p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support</a>

<p>Happy Thanksgiving! Early drop!!! Aaron Loup is GONE and we break it down. Some Mets fans are freaking out but we are not quite there. James took a journey through Baseball-Reference and found 7 relievers who have seasons most similar to Loup and showed why it is unlikely the king of Busch Lite can repeat his success to that extent. Afterward, we get deep into the Japanese phenom Seiya Suzuki and talk about what kind of player he currently is in Japan and just how it will translate to the major leagues. We learn a lot about Hideki Matsui during this segment, that guy was criminally underrated. We close the show by trying to figure out just what the Mets were thinking in letting some of their minor league depth go last week when 40 man rosters were due. Hint, we are not sure.&nbsp;</p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support</a>

<p>James texted Marc "we have nothing to talk about" on Monday night and then all hell broke loose. Noah Syndergaard is an Angel and we are shocked. Billy Eppler is our GM and we're not thrilled. James doesn't know where Japan is. Luis Rojas is the Yankee's new third base coach and that's funny. JimBob made another stupid comment about analytics and we make fun. The episode gets serious when we break down Marcus Stroman's future in light of recent contracts given to Eduardo Rodríguez and José Berríos. What we think he will get, what he should get, and how he matches up with the remaining free-agent pitchers. It's the best Marcus Stroman break down on the internet, guaranteed. We end the show with our Brett Baty interview from the Arizona Fall League. The audio isn't perfect but Brett is so stay tuned for that!</p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support</a>