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The Mets went ahead and bolstered the rotation by signing LHP Sean Manaea and it's reported that David Stearns may not be done so we'll get into that. Andy Martino is reporting the club may be operating with about $10 million dollars left (more or less) to spend this off-season and they're prioritizing the bullpen. Plus some Brent Suter talk. FOLLOW US on INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, X & TIKTOK: @cupof...

Here in Episode 10, we discuss today's signing of Harrison Bader and where he fits within the Mets roster configuration. We'll also dive into the clubs pursuit of another Starting Pitcher with Sean Manaea being rumored as well as talk some third base. Follow Us on INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, X, TIKTOK: @cupofmets Subscribe to the Podcast on SPOTIFY, APPLE or wherever you get your favorite podcasts!

The Dodgers have officially swooped in and ended the Yoshinobu Yamamoto sweepstakes by signing him to a 12 years, $325 million dollar contract which we react too as well as where the Mets will pivot from here. The club also made a move, acquiring SP Adrian Houser and OF Tyrone Taylor from the Milwaukee Brewers in Exchange for Prospect Coleman Crow so we chat it up about the impact this trade will...

Yoshinobu Yamamoto is close to a decision (hallelujah) and it may very well come down to a bidding war between the Mets & Yankees and offers are expected in the coming days. We touch upon the latest updates regarding contingency plans should the club miss out on Yamamoto, the bullpen as well as a potential reunion with Justin Turner. This and More Here in Episode 8! FOLLOW US on TWITTER, X, YO...

Shohei Ohtani has officially signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers, 10 years for $700 million dollars and will defer 97% of it so the club can pursue others, most notably Yoshinobu Yamamoto - so we start there. We then talk about potential players the Mets can look at should they lose the sweepstakes as well as glance at the current DH market. FOLLOW US on INSTAGRAM, X, YOUTUBE & TIKTOK: @cupofm...

Recorded December 4th. The Winter Meetings are upon us and while day one was quite a snoozefest, there were a few rumors and rumblings to keep note of such as the current state of Ohtani & Yamamotos' market, the clubs potential interest in Blake Snell and Jung Hoo Lee and much more. FOLLOW us on INSTAGRAM, X, YOUTUBE & TIKTOK: @cupofmets FOLLOW the POD on SPOTIFY, APPLE, or wherever you ge...

David Stearns has officially made his first additions to the big league club! We react and offer insight after the Mets signed both SP Luis Severino & INF Joey Wendle within hours of each other. Additionally, we discuss both Yoshinobu Yamamoto & Shōta Imanaga as the Mets are aggressively pursuing the both of them per multiple reports. FOLLOW US on Instagram, X, YouTube & TikTok: @cupof...

Recorded: November 28th, 2023 As the rumors begin to swirl in anticipation of next weeks Winter Meetings, the guys discuss the current market for pitchers like Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Jordan Montgomery, Shōta Imanaga and others as well as touch upon recent trade rumblings surrounding Juan Soto and what it may take to get him to Queens. SUBSCRIBE to the pod on SPOTIFY, APPLE or wherever you get your fa...

James Schiano of The Mets'd Up Podcast (The Official Podcast of The New York Mets) joins us to discuss his takeaways from the Carlos Mendoza Press Conference, the Mets plan in Free Agency, Front Office construction and more! FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM, X, YOUTUBE, TIKTOK: @cupofmets SUBSCRIBE to the Pod on SPOTIFY, APPLE or wherever you get your favorite podcasts!

Episode Two of the Hot Stove hones in on the starting pitching market and who the Mets could (and should) target. We discuss the likelihood of potentially landing Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Jordan Montgomery & more. Follow Us on YOUTUBE, INSTAGRAM, X & TIKTOK: @cupofmets Subscribe to the Pod on SPOTIFY, APPLE or wherever you get your favorite podcasts!

The Cup of Mets Squad kicks off the Hot Stove Season in quite a fashion as sources have confirmed now ex-Yankees Bench Coach Carlos Mendoza will become the 24th Manager in Mets History. We discuss the hiring, share our thoughts and opinions while also chiming in on Craig Counsell who the Baseball world by deciding to head to Chicago and manage the Cubs. Adam Ottavino also opts out and Brooks Raley...

For the final time during season two, Rob and Boz hit the mic to discuss all the happenings in Mets land. Billy Eppler not only out as GM, is under investigation - Craig Counsell free to speak with the Mets - Showalter/Eppler Friction? We've got it all! We'll be back in December when the Hot Stove Kicks off FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM, TWITTER, YOUTUBE & TIKTOK: @cupofmets SUBSCRIBE TO THE...

The regular season has ended but the drama filled off-season has only begun. Buck Showalter announced yesterday he would not be returning as skipper in 2024 while David Stearns was introduced as President of Baseball Operations. We give our takes on the press conference, direction of the club & much more. FOLLOW US on INSTAGRAM, TWITTER, YOUTUBE & TIKTOK: @cupofmets SUBSCRIBE to the POD on...

Here in Episode 28, we touch on a range of topics. We discuss the likelihood of Buck Showalter returning as reports have surfaced that it's 50/50 at this point. The Mets & Pete Alonsos' parties appear to be apart on the years part of the contract negotiations and Ken Rosenthal is out here reporting there will be an off-season bidding war for Shohei Ohtani between New York and the Dodge...

Here in Episode 27 we chat about the recent comments made by former Mets outfielder Tommy Pham, and who he may have been referring to when saying the position players didn't work hard. We also discuss the Baby Mets as well as the improvements seen by Tylor Megill & Jose Butto. Visit www.cupofmets.com for your Cup of Mets Merch FOLLOW US on INSTAGRAM, TWITTER, YOUTUBE & TIKTOK: @cupofme...

In Episode 26, we discuss the hiring of David Stearns as the Mets new President of Baseball Operations and what he'll bring to the organization. League insiders believe Steve Cohen will still outbid everybody for Shohei Ohtani if he'll come East so naturally we talk hypotheticals - we then talk Jose Butto & Joey Lucchesi, their recent successes and why perhaps we hadn't seen more o...

Ian & Rob discuss a range of topics from Ronny Mauricio to Brett Baty & his woes to how the Mets should attack the off-season pitching market as well as what we're keeping an eye on during these last 20 games. Visit www.cupofmets.com for all of your Cup of Mets Merch (USE DISCOUNT CODE: WELCOME20 for 20% off) FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE on INSTAGRAM, X, YOUTUBE & TIKTOK: @Cupofmets SUBS...

Steve Cohen is reportedly hunting down former Milwaukee Brewers President of Baseball Operations David Stearns to assume the same role within the Mets organization and according to sources, theres momentum building towards a contract. We discuss what this means for the organization moving forward and what to expect if he is hired. We also touch upon Ronny Mauricio who has been tearing the cover of...

All the baby Mets are in the show and Ronny Mauricio is set to debut tonight in Flushing versus the Mariners. We touch upon our expectations for him as well as Brett Baty whose been recalled. We touch upon Steve Cohen shaking up the front office by firing multiple executives as well as Andy Martino with the report the Mets are now unlikely to trade Pete Alonso this winter. FOLLOW US on INSTAGRAM,...

PREFACE: Audio Difficulties Galore - however it levels out as the episode goes on so hang in there! Bob Nightengale's USA Today article regarding Pete Alonsos' future has sent Met fans into a craze - hence the impromptu episode. FOLLOW US on INSTAGRAM, X, YOUTUBE & TIKTOK: @cupofmets RATE & SUBSCRIBE on APPLE, SPOTIFY or WHEREVER YOU GET YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTS.

Here in Episode 21, we focus in on what could be the final funeral for the 2023 New York Mets - a series with the Atlanta Braves...in Atlanta. We discuss the keys to the series for David Peterson, Megill & Quintana as well. We talk hitting, Lindor and Nimmo continue to rake, Alonso has found his stroke again and the squirrel appears to finally be back. Lastly, a discussion is had whether the l...

It's been a drama filled week for the Mets as reports have swirled about the potential of a toxic clubhouse within the teams quarters (Preface: We do not believe in the Alonso-Sal Licata nonsense) as well as potential beef that may have arisen between Justin Verlander & Max Scherzer and JV being called a "diva" by an anonymous Met. We also do discuss the frameworks of potential e...

Episode 19 touches upon quite a few topics in less than half an hour! Arguments for and against a Pete Alonso trade this winter as well as what a potential contract extension could look like. Brett Baty was demoted earlier this week, we talk about what that means for both the immediate and future as reports emerge that Ronny Mauricio will begin playing 3rd in AAA. FOLLOW on INSTAGRAM, TWITTER, YOU...

The Cup of Mets Podcast Welcomes 16 Year MLB Veteran, Former New York Mets 1B and Current Mets Analyst Todd Zeile to the Program! We discussed the Mets trade deadline strategy - going all sell mode by wheeling and dealing six big leaguers including Max Scherzer & Justin Verlander, as well what the next few years could look like in Queens and how he expects the Mets to attack free agency. FOLLO...

What a time it is for Mets fans. An abysmal season has led to the club finally selling. Max Scherzer was traded this past Saturday to the Rangers in exchange for SS/2B/CF Luisangel Acuna as well as David Robertson having been shipped off to Miami a few days prior. We touch upon all of that, plus recent Justin Verlander trade rumors in addition to previewing the Trade Deadline in it's entirety....