Locked On Mets

The New York Mets face critical offseason decisions with Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz both entering free agency.  Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down detailed contract predictions for both players, proposing a five-year, $150 million deal for Alonso with strategic deferred money that could lower the luxury tax hit.  For closer Edwin Diaz, who just opted out of his contract, a four-year, $80 million structure emerges as the sweet spot to retain the elite reliever.Finkelstein analyzes why Alonso should be the Mets' top priority, examining alternatives like Josh Naylor and Japanese import Munetaka Murakami while explaining how losing the slugger would leave a massive hole in the lineup.  The discussion includes luxury tax implications, vesting options, and how the Mets can structure deals similar to the Dodgers' deferred-money approach.  With Juan Soto named an NL MVP finalist and Francisco Lindor anchoring the roster, the Mets possess two top-five MLB players by WAR over the past four seasons.Discover the full cont