Locked On Mets

Host Ryan Finkelstein talks about the New York Yankees rumored trade interest in Steven Matz to replace injured Luis Severino. Also Dominic Smith is confident and ready to produce in whatever role he is given for the Mets in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Ryan Finkelstein talks about this weekend of Grapefruit League action for the New York Mets. Also Andrés Giménez has built upon a great performane in the Arizona Fall League and has stayed hot in Spring Training. Could he play a role for the Mets in 2020? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Ryan Finkelstein talks about Michael Wacha, Matt Adams and the St. Louis Cardinals with Brian Walton of The Cardinal Nation. Brian watched Wacha's career unfold up close and talks about what the Mets are getting in the 28-year-old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Ryan Finkelstein talks about J.D. Davis' shoulder injury, Brandon Nimmo's heart doctor appointment and the lackluster spring debut for Edwin Diaz. Also Ryan Cordell is an early name to watch in Spring Training. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Ryan Finkelstein talks about the proposed new strategy to juggle Steven Matz and Michael Wacha in the fifth slot of the Mets rotation and why that would be a terrible idea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Ryan Finkelstein talks about Wilson Ramos' quick and powerful start to Spring Training and why pitching prospect David Peterson is integral to the Mets farm system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Ryan Finkelstein talks about the first weekend of the Grapefruit League as Spring Training baseball has begun. Also gives his opinions about Tim Tebow still playing in the New York Mets organization for another season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Ryan Finkelstein talks about MLB.com's article that described a starting pitcher in the Mets rotation (not Jacob deGrom) as a dark horse candidate to win the Cy Young. Also a look into the upcoming CBA from Michael Conforto's eyes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Ryan Finkelstein talks about the two position players that the Mets can least afford to lose to injury this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the various positional battles to keep your eyes on as the Mets begin to get into their Spring Training schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Ryan Finkelstein talks about expectations for Yoenis Cespedes and if the Mets can use Howie Kendrick's 2019 season as a model for playing time if he is healthy. Also Ryan breaks down Cespedes restructured contract for the upcoming season and discovers a new campaign that should make him an All-Star. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Ryan Finkelstein talks about Brodie Van Wagenen's comments about Zack Wheeler and whether or not Jed Lowrie can be counted on this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Ryan Finkelstein talks about Seth Lugo's comments that the Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal cost him his spot in the starting rotation. He also discusses Zack Wheeler circling back to the Mets in free agency and "hearing crickets" before signing with the Phillies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Ryan Finkelstein talks about the last few years of Jacob deGrom and how the New York Mets have not capitalized on having the best pitcher in baseball. Also discusses the new Spring Training facility and the latest PR mess left by the Wilpons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Ryan Finkelstein talks about the Athletic's latest story which describes Carlos Beltran as the main orchestrator of the sign-stealing scandal in Houston. He also describes why the MLB has handled this entire situation wrong and how they should have really tried to eradicate the sign-stealing epidemic in the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Ryan Finkelstein weighs the pros and cons of the proposed new playoff format that would expand from two to four Wild Card teams in each league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Ryan Finkelstein gives his official preseason rankings of the best teams in the National League East, as the 2020 season is set to begin with pitchers and catchers reporting to Spring Training. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Ryan Finkelstein talks about how the sale of the Mets to Steve Cohen is officially off the table and how Jeff Wilpon's ego fueled this conclusion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Ryan Finkelstein talks about the latest developments in the saga surrounding the sale of the Mets and then breaks down the best bullpens in the NL East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Ryan Finkelstein agonizes over the news that Steve Cohen may be pulling out of his purchase of the Mets. If reports prove correct, the Wilpons reign of terror over Mets fans may continue, as they potentially cost themselves a $2.6 billion payday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices