Kyle Tucker, Pete Alonso, Edwin Diaz, Mets & Holiday Cheer

• Timmy Trumpet intro’s Edwin Diaz – Kazoo version
• MLB Winter Meetings Vibe – transitions from old to new
• Networking meals, suites, closed door conversations and bars
• Edwin Diaz leaves the Mets to join the LA Do
• Kyle Schwarber re-signs with the Phillies
• Pete Alonso seen at the meetings & now has left the Mets to join the Baltimore Orioles
• Toronto Blue Jays were criticized for their selections early last year – but results developed a World Series competitor team
• How will the AL East & NL East respond to Alonso’s move to O’s
• Taylor Ward and Alonso can be veteran leadership for Baltimore
• Imagine O’s pitching adding Zac Gallen, Max Scherzer to the mix with Cody Ponce & Dylan Cease
• Pirates – what will this organization do to build a stronger team to keep Paul Skenes
• Pirates 2025 payroll around $90 million – ranking of 28 out of 30
• Pittsburgh had 2.5 million fans entering the home turnstiles in 2015.  That has dropped to 1.5 million
• What will Paul Skenes see in the stands if the Pirates expand spending
• Roy Halladay - Look to history and see missteps of Blue Jays on how they did not spend enough to build a strong team around Halladay
• Where would the Rays be if they had added Freddie Freeman
• There was a loss of 2 million fans as Alex Anthopoulos left the Blue Jays 
• Mark Prior was Paul Skenes before there was a Paul Skenes
• Dreaming on Kyle Tucker coming home to Tampa Bay Rays
• Most likely landing spots for Tucker – Mets, Blue Jays, Dodgers
• As George Springer is aging Kyle Tucker looks to be a great replacement piece for the Blue Jays
• What about Bo Bichette
• Mets need to make 3 new deals to strengthen their 2026 season
• Carson Benge & Chandler Simpson player comparison
• Jet Williams another potential hitter for the NY Mets
• Mets need to build a Sandlot Enthusiasm
• Reflect on great managers who are humble & relatable – Kevin Cash & Tony Francona
• Jeff McNeill lacks the defensive energy that Brandon Nimmo brings to the game
• How much would the Mets pay to sign Kyle Tucker
• Expect more signings before Christmas
• Dodgers Dave Roberts speaks candidly to Salary Caps & Salary Floors
• Mat’s Labor Peace equation includes Open Books, Salary Caps & Floors. These must be achieved before CBA negotiations
• Billionaire owners know how to play the game
• Christmas Cheer from the Germain & Corbett homes

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