In this emotionally charged episode of Giant Mess, Neal Lynch reacts to one of the most frustrating offseasons in Mets history. From trading Brandon Nimmo to the Rangers for Marcus Semien, letting Pete Alonso walk to the Orioles, and watching Edwin Díaz head to L.A., Neal dives into all the monumental moves, the questionable decisions by David Stearns, and the eerie silence from Steve Cohen.
Is the focus on defense worth dismantling the heart of the team? Has Stearns pulled the plug too soon? With Soto left standing and everyone else gone, what’s next for the Mets—and for a fanbase already reeling? Neal unpacks it all with his signature blend of heart, humor, and heartbreak.
00:00:00 – Intro
00:00:37 – Is This One Of The Saddest Offseasons in Mets History?
00:12:42 – Silver Slugger & Gold Glove Award Finalists
00:21:31 – Coaching Staff Changes
00:25:02 – Status of Unrestricted Free Agents From 2025 Mets Roster
00:31:59 – Trade Candidates: Kodai Senga, Mark Vientos, Jeff McNeil
00:35:18 – Expectations for Brett Baty & Mets Hall of Fame Inductees
00:37:45 – Brandon Nimmo Trade Reaction + Marcus Semien Stats
00:53:39 – Signing Free Agent Closer Devin Williams
00:58:36 – Edwin Diaz Signing With Dodgers, Tyler Rogers Signing With Blue Jays
01:07:40 – Pete Alonso Signing With Orioles
01:16:22 – Signing Free Agent Infielder Jorge Polanco
01:21:53 – Which Move Hurt The Most? Do We Trust Stearns & Cohen’s Vision?
01:25:12 – Francisco Lindor & Tarik Skubal Trade Rumors
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ABOUT NEAL LYNCH:
Irish-Italian-American who graduated from a Catholic high school (even though I’m not Catholic), and a college known for producing doctors and lacrosse players, then became neither.
Former 4th string quarterback and middle relief pitcher at a Division III university.
Degrees in Film & Media Studies and Communications.
Worked for Condé Nast, New York Post, SportsNet New York, and Hearst Television.
Divorced dad who blogs, podcasts, writes, edits, optimizes, strategizes, and over-analyzes.
ABOUT “GIANT MESS”:
“Giant Mess” is a weird sports and entertainment comedy podcast hosted by a giant mess, the Real Cinch Neal Lynch.
Neal covers New York Giants football, Mets baseball, movies, and TV shows, mixing in funny life stories along the way.
Episodes focus on movie reviews, tv show recaps, post-game analysis, predictions, reactions, and funny stories about parenting.
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