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August 7, 2025 49 mins

Giant Mess podcast host Neal Lynch recaps the New York Mets' 2025 trade deadline moves and reflects on the all-time best and worst trade deadline trades in Mets franchise history. Featuring detailed analysis of iconic trades like the 2015 Yoenis Céspedes acquisition that propelled the Mets to the World Series, the legendary Keith Hernandez and Gary Carter trades of the 1980s, and infamous moves like the Nolan Ryan trade that shaped the modern era.

Neal also evaluates the 2025 deadline trades focusing on pitching upgrades with Gregory Soto, Ryan Hesley, and Tyler Rogers, as well as the position player addition of Cedric Mullins. The episode covers current Mets standings, injury updates, playoff scenarios, and thoughts on the team’s championship aspirations against fierce competition.

Whether you’re a diehard Mets fan or a baseball history buff, this episode delivers expert insights, passionate commentary, and a comprehensive look at how trades have shaped the Mets’ past and present.

#Mets #MLBTradeDeadline #Baseball #MetsHistory #YoenisCespedes #KeithHernandez #GaryCarter #NolanRyan #CedricMullins

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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 D3 school. 

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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