Yeah. And Santander has only hit 34 FEWER HRs than Pete in the lat four seasons. So, .. sure ... kick Pete to the curb and sign a DH who has less HR power. That is the winning formula!
If the Mets are going to compete to get to the WS, they need both Alonso and another big bat like Santander in the lineup. Plus, you have to hope that the SP and BP can hold up throughout the year.
@ it’s like saying an average quarterback cannot win the SB… Please stop talking… Just cause u have a so called elite quarterback doesn’t mean anything. Ask Dan Marino
A great video, Wardy, as ever. To answer your big question: As a Mets fan, I *LOVE* the idea of the team adding Santander. Tbh I would even say this scenario has been under-covered in the sports press this offseason, overshadowed by speculation around other big stories like Soto, Alonso, etc. The impact of Santander to the Mets could be massive imho, way moreso than Bregman or (God help us) Arenado.
That would be dope to get Santander and Alonso. My only worry is Guerrero, do we want everything blocked up and he becomes available? I want Tanner Scott too. Scott, Santander, Alonso and Iglesias would be really really electric! Sasaki is also a possibility and that would really just be the cherry on top of a magical offseason! Would be the best in team history by far 💯
I've been all in on Santander.. I've been on record saying I would sign him to a 4yr 88M AAV22M.. of course if we are going shorter 2yrs 50M AAV 25M with a 3rd year option !! Plus I expect him to be DH/LF allowing Nimmo to DH as well keeping his feet healthy
I'd much rather give Pete 3/93 than give Santander 4/88. Do you know how many more HRs Pete has hit in the last 4 seasons than Santander? Just sign Pete and move forward. If Santander is added as a DH, .. great. But Santander INSTEAD of Pete is not great.
Still not changed Raley's 2024 stats, but hope they sign him to a 2 year deal and as well Santander for 4 or 5 years. Love your daily hot stove news. Keep it going man. Greetings from Germany. ❤
I still feel they need two bats in this lineup to be competitive because you can still pitch around Soto all the time, there is nothing that is super intimidating if Nimmo is behind Soto or all you have is Veintos Lindor and Soto, and then a lot of "hopes" that Alvarez returns to form but you need more clearly. You also need another starting pitcher, and definitely someone to bridge the gap the Diaz consistently cause I still feel Diaz was misused a lot last year, I dont want to see him in the 7th having to get guys out and then have someone else in the 9th, find someone to be that guy and let Diaz stick to the 9th or the most having to get 4 outs, but pitching him early sometimes and then closing sometimes screwed him up last year.
YES! I definitely want a player that has hit 34 fewer HRs than Pete in the last 4 seasons to come in and only play DH for the Mets! What a great idea! Stearns ... get it done!"
If and ONLY if the Mets could sign both Santander & Alonso to short-term deals with Opt-Outs, that's the only way I want Alonso back. It would allow both players to have monster seasons with Soto & Lindor and re-enter the free agent market next off-season without a QO attached to them. The thought of the first 5 hitters in the Mets lineup looking like this...... 1. Lindor (SS) 2. Soto (RF) 3. Alonso (1B) 4. Santander (DH) 5. Vientos (3B) That is insane!!! It would be a fun season if this happened. With all that being said, I still want the Mets to maintain the ability to go after Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s next off-season. LGM!!!
Because he will be 35. Had a career year last season and it's highly unlikely he would repeat those numbers. I'd like to bring him back. But not at a silly price.
@@richardzucker9985Grimace is on the side of the 7 train now with a Mets hat. When McDonald's goes out of business Cohen will buy the rights to Grimace and remove the McDonald's logo from the side of his hat. Lol.
I like Santander as DH/OF spot for Mets. We should still keep Marte for depth, who I believe, will be healthy this year, will have a nice bounce back year. We saw what he did for the Mets in the playoffs last year, taking great at bats, quality timely hits, and still plays solid defense. Santander will deepen our lineup if we resign Alonso. I also expect McNeil to bounce back. I think he’ll never get on to the .300+ BA, but I can see something like .280/.370/.415 for McNeil … lineup = Lindor-Soto-Vientos-Alonso-Santander-Nimmo/Marte-Alvarez-McNeil-Siri/Taylor
Lindor SS Acuña 2B Nimmo LF Alonso 1B Soto RF Vientos 3B Santander DH Alvarez C Siri CF Take a look at what that lineup could look like. That looks pretty fantastic to me. Would there be a deeper lineup ?
Santander would be a great get IF they sign Alonso. I actually like Marte because he’s less swing-and-miss and will hit for a higher average but I would accept Santander.
We need Santander please give 4 years 100 millions and Alonzo 100 millions 4 years also let’s go baby they need to do this fast as possible call uncle Steve please any one call Steve let’s go Mets
We don't need Alonso. Vientos can play 1b this year. Let Ronny M play 3b. He most likely had won that position last year. Sign Santander on a 1 or 2 yr deal to be DH and 4th or 5th OF. Use money on a SP or trade for one. And sign 2 more bullpen arms.
People greatly overvalue Mauricio at this point. He’s got terrific upside but simple hasn’t demonstrated plate discipline. You can’t roll with a guy that strikes out that much and walks so little. Certainly not if he isn’t hitting 40+ bombs. Fans romanticize about prospect upsides, I get it. But banking on Mauricio moving forward just doesn’t make sense. Imo.
This would be a scary lineup: (1st) Franciso Lindor (2nd) Juan Soto (3rd) Brandon Nimmo. (4th) Pete Alonso (5th) Anthony Santander (6th) Mark Vientos (7th) Jeff McNeil (8th) Francisco Alvarez (9th) Jose Siri ! Boy would this lineup be hard maneuver through 3 or 4 times a game for any starting pitcher!
I'd like Pete back but I'm not that emotionally attached to him, however, I hear you. It's always nice to see homegrown talent thrive and for the Mets to be able to retain that talent in the long run.
I’ve said since the off-season started I wanted Bregman and Santander on top of Soto. I don’t want Alonso back he’s declining and not worth what he wants and I want Vlad Jr next year and Alonso isn’t worth not being able to get a shot at Vlad Jr. Mets fans gotta stop overrating Alonso he’s not as good as y’all want to believe.
This guy is decent, but he needs to pull back on his broadcast voice a little bit. He sounds like a morning radio dj giving away sweepstakes prizes for twelve straight minutes
Don't waste your money on Raley. He had Tommy John Surgery and is 36. Ward you are clueless with your ideas. Take a few breaths when you are speaking. Still cannot figure out how you got your own podcast.
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Santander would be perfect for DH. And a switch hitter at DH gives you more roster flexibility.
Yes perfect. And some days he can play left field to give Nimmo some rest from his foot problem
Facts 💯. He will always be in the lineup regardless of the pitcher being left or right. He is also consistent on both sides of the plate.
Santander would be great I've been wanting Marte/Winker but if we can get Santander we could trade Marte for a 8th inning man like Alexis Diaz
@SharonMclean-y8c If the Mets get a minor-league player that will be good no way are you getting a top reliever
@@hiramwallace6922 What are you talking about?
I hope they make some more good moves. LFGM!
I would love Santander to go with Peter Alonzo, but it can’t be just one of the other. I think we need them both.
To compete with the Dodgers for sure we need both plus more bullpen help and another frontline starter.
@@CautionHighWavesAhead-yes. And 2-3 good arms for the pen. And 1000% yes to a ace
sure, what frontline starter? why not ask for everyone?😂. The mets are done. We go with the team w have
@@salvation2979not happening
@@salvation2979 Flaherty
Sign Tanner Scott and I'll begin to get excited.
Yes Mets should get Santander, perfect DH. And some days he can play left field to give Nimmo some rest from his foot problem
Pete and Santander...solid, solid, lineup
Santander is a freakin' masher. I'd be very comfortable if the Mets landed him.
Yeah. And Santander has only hit 34 FEWER HRs than Pete in the lat four seasons. So, .. sure ... kick Pete to the curb and sign a DH who has less HR power. That is the winning formula!
I would absolutely love Santander as our DH! DEFINITELY over Winker! 🤷🏻♂️
Let's Go Mets
You da man wardy always love your content dude 🫡
Santander would make this lineup lethal.
Yes perfect. And some days he can play left field to give Nimmo some rest from his foot problem
Thanks!
If the Mets are going to compete to get to the WS, they need both Alonso and another big bat like Santander in the lineup. Plus, you have to hope that the SP and BP can hold up throughout the year.
NO THEY NEED STARTING PITCHING. THE BOTTOM BARGAIN PITCHING WILL NOT DO IT. THEY HAVE NO ACE AND NO NUMBER 2 ALL 3,4'S AND 5'S
@@martinconde9537u need an ace in the playoffs not regular season. They need a more potent bullpen instead of getting one ace
@dwaynebanks4194 YOU GOOD NOT BE MORE WRONG . THATS LIKE SAYING I WILL TAKE AVERAGE QB OVER AN EXCELENT QB
@ it’s like saying an average quarterback cannot win the SB… Please stop talking… Just cause u have a so called elite quarterback doesn’t mean anything. Ask Dan Marino
@ Aaron Rogers is elite and one SB… Eli Manning was never elite and has two
HAPPY NEW YEAR WARDY
We want Winker!!!!
Give me Santander and Pete with some bullpen additions and I’m happy
And roki 👀
That it lol
thats not happening
@@StephanBeroogmets are out on roki, hes a dodger
He's not going to the Dodgers! How many times I do I have to say this!
A great video, Wardy, as ever. To answer your big question: As a Mets fan, I *LOVE* the idea of the team adding Santander. Tbh I would even say this scenario has been under-covered in the sports press this offseason, overshadowed by speculation around other big stories like Soto, Alonso, etc. The impact of Santander to the Mets could be massive imho, way moreso than Bregman or (God help us) Arenado.
Love ❤you Wardy !!!
That would be dope to get Santander and Alonso. My only worry is Guerrero, do we want everything blocked up and he becomes available? I want Tanner Scott too. Scott, Santander, Alonso and Iglesias would be really really electric! Sasaki is also a possibility and that would really just be the cherry on top of a magical offseason! Would be the best in team history by far 💯
oh, let’s get everyone 😂😂😂. Steve cohen is done signing this year. we got soto. give the guy a break
Howabout Raley and Scott and Robertson and Stanek 🙂
Let’s go Mets now and forever
I've been all in on Santander.. I've been on record saying I would sign him to a 4yr 88M AAV22M.. of course if we are going shorter 2yrs 50M AAV 25M with a 3rd year option !! Plus I expect him to be DH/LF allowing Nimmo to DH as well keeping his feet healthy
I'd much rather give Pete 3/93 than give Santander 4/88. Do you know how many more HRs Pete has hit in the last 4 seasons than Santander? Just sign Pete and move forward. If Santander is added as a DH, .. great. But Santander INSTEAD of Pete is not great.
Still not changed Raley's 2024 stats, but hope they sign him to a 2 year deal and as well Santander for 4 or 5 years.
Love your daily hot stove news.
Keep it going man.
Greetings from Germany. ❤
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Hello wardy let’s go Mets
Pete at 3/93 & Santander 2/44
No one is giving up a good reliever for marte
I hope you're wrong. Maybe the Angels? Lol
I still feel they need two bats in this lineup to be competitive because you can still pitch around Soto all the time, there is nothing that is super intimidating if Nimmo is behind Soto or all you have is Veintos Lindor and Soto, and then a lot of "hopes" that Alvarez returns to form but you need more clearly. You also need another starting pitcher, and definitely someone to bridge the gap the Diaz consistently cause I still feel Diaz was misused a lot last year, I dont want to see him in the 7th having to get guys out and then have someone else in the 9th, find someone to be that guy and let Diaz stick to the 9th or the most having to get 4 outs, but pitching him early sometimes and then closing sometimes screwed him up last year.
I want Ronny Maruico to have a great season and play
I want Santander more than any other FA, and that includes Alonso.
Why he hit for a low-average horrible defender who only hit over 30 HR twice
300% OBP. I like Winker better. Bring back OMG.
YES! I definitely want a player that has hit 34 fewer HRs than Pete in the last 4 seasons to come in and only play DH for the Mets! What a great idea! Stearns ... get it done!"
If and ONLY if the Mets could sign both Santander & Alonso to short-term deals with Opt-Outs, that's the only way I want Alonso back. It would allow both players to have monster seasons with Soto & Lindor and re-enter the free agent market next off-season without a QO attached to them. The thought of the first 5 hitters in the Mets lineup looking like this......
1. Lindor (SS)
2. Soto (RF)
3. Alonso (1B)
4. Santander (DH)
5. Vientos (3B)
That is insane!!! It would be a fun season if this happened. With all that being said, I still want the Mets to maintain the ability to go after Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s next off-season. LGM!!!
We get Santander we definitely in the conversation for chip
Ideal: Scott,Santander,Alonso
switch hitters can be awesome
Do you know what kind of power we’d have with Alonso Santander Soto vientos lindor nimmo!
Santander and / or any Strong Hispanic player will definitely prefer to come play for METS
OMG, why haven’t they signed iglesias yet? 🤔
Maybe they are moving away from OMG & Grimace. A blessing in disguise.
Because he will be 35. Had a career year last season and it's highly unlikely he would repeat those numbers. I'd like to bring him back. But not at a silly price.
hes not coming back, stearns is done spending
@@richardzucker9985Grimace is on the side of the 7 train now with a Mets hat. When McDonald's goes out of business Cohen will buy the rights to Grimace and remove the McDonald's logo from the side of his hat. Lol.
Because they have Acuna, Jett, Mauricio@@richardzucker9985
I like Santander as DH/OF spot for Mets. We should still keep Marte for depth, who I believe, will be healthy this year, will have a nice bounce back year. We saw what he did for the Mets in the playoffs last year, taking great at bats, quality timely hits, and still plays solid defense. Santander will deepen our lineup if we resign Alonso. I also expect McNeil to bounce back. I think he’ll never get on to the .300+ BA, but I can see something like .280/.370/.415 for McNeil … lineup = Lindor-Soto-Vientos-Alonso-Santander-Nimmo/Marte-Alvarez-McNeil-Siri/Taylor
Lindor SS
Acuña 2B
Nimmo LF
Alonso 1B
Soto RF
Vientos 3B
Santander DH
Alvarez C
Siri CF
Take a look at what that lineup could look like. That looks pretty fantastic to me. Would there be a deeper lineup ?
Lol….soto aint hitting 5th kid. Get a clue.
It would be nice I don’t see the Mets signing either. But I hope they sign both
Wardy, you need to slow down on your comments.. we get your enthusiasm but yah! Lol
Stearns isn't letting Cohen lay out all that money we thought he would. Aside from Soto
If we can get both polar bear and Santander this offense would be unstoppable
Complete. Not unstoppable
Santander would be a great get IF they sign Alonso. I actually like Marte because he’s less swing-and-miss and will hit for a higher average but I would accept Santander.
Grimace is on the side of the 7 train now with a Mets hat. The new era will stay.
Santander or Winker?
santander is 100 times better then winker
Santander
Both
Well, if the Mets want to have a shot at competing with that Dodgers superteam.
I want Vlad. Vlad and Santander makes the Mets as solid a lineup as there is in the league
We need Santander please give 4 years 100 millions and Alonzo 100 millions 4 years also let’s go baby they need to do this fast as possible call uncle Steve please any one call Steve let’s go Mets
How did Santander do against Strider in 2023, and Schwellenbach/Sale/Wheller, last yr?
Tanner Scott all day!
Bregman, Alonso, Santander, Tanner Scott
We don't need Alonso. Vientos can play 1b this year. Let Ronny M play 3b. He most likely had won that position last year. Sign Santander on a 1 or 2 yr deal to be DH and 4th or 5th OF. Use money on a SP or trade for one. And sign 2 more bullpen arms.
People greatly overvalue Mauricio at this point. He’s got terrific upside but simple hasn’t demonstrated plate discipline. You can’t roll with a guy that strikes out that much and walks so little. Certainly not if he isn’t hitting 40+ bombs. Fans romanticize about prospect upsides, I get it. But banking on Mauricio moving forward just doesn’t make sense. Imo.
Yes Santander !!!
This would be a scary lineup: (1st) Franciso Lindor (2nd) Juan Soto (3rd) Brandon Nimmo. (4th) Pete Alonso (5th) Anthony Santander (6th) Mark Vientos (7th) Jeff McNeil (8th) Francisco Alvarez (9th) Jose Siri ! Boy would this lineup be hard maneuver through 3 or 4 times a game for any starting pitcher!
How can you drop vientos to 7. He is our 3 or 5 hitter. He's a gamer. Clutch! Big year brewing for vientos!!!
But our starting pitching does not compare to the dodgers or the phillies. We have bargain basement pitching not hood enough
Sign Ant but play Jeff in the OF...? Can we trade Marte to Seattle for Castillo?
would love Santander and Pete and Tanner Scott
I will be excited when the signings start and the TALK STOPS 🛑
Please do SOMETHING
I say let’s get Anthony Santander
I want Victor Hernandez to be trade as a fan to the white Sox or the atletics
Id be heartbroken if Pete's not a Met, wouldn't feel the same without him. I grieved Jake too but this would hurt more
I'd like Pete back but I'm not that emotionally attached to him, however, I hear you. It's always nice to see homegrown talent thrive and for the Mets to be able to retain that talent in the long run.
Jake was a much better Met than Pete lol
Best scenario would be to sign Pete and trade for Vlad
@domenicocappello9168 30 million for a DH highly unlikely
If Sasaki goes to yanks im gonna vomit. Mets need tanner scott for late innings against Harper, Freddy, Otani, olson etc.
Mets this, Mets that… since Soto they’ve been sitting on there hands
I’m more pessimistic about them signing anyone as each day goes by.
You should feel more optimistic as the days go by because it probably means they can get someone at a reduced price.
We need Santander for outfield
If we land Santander will be huge for the ball club. Tell the dodgers and Braves line it up
i’d only want santander for 2 years
Def SIGN Santander for DH
BLAH, BLAH BLAH. METS NOT GONNA DO NOTHING ELSE!!!
Santander + Bregman or Profar
would never ever happen, stearns refuses to spend after soto
That would be like a free agent shopping buffet for Cohen and Mets fans.
Having Santander with Alonso dats scary
Not Enough Pitching
Arraez would be a nice pickup as well
zero power
@@richardzucker9985 only if he is the DH is a horrible fielder I would like him batting 7th
Zero defense, zero speed, zero power. He only hits singles
@Ari3558 That's why I want him as a DH and not on top of the lineup batting 7th would be a good fit at 14 million better than Marte
Yeah … not excited about Arraez. No power, no defense. Pass.
Santander , super !
Wardy call Steve I know you have connections let’s do it
I’ve said since the off-season started I wanted Bregman and Santander on top of Soto. I don’t want Alonso back he’s declining and not worth what he wants and I want Vlad Jr next year and Alonso isn’t worth not being able to get a shot at Vlad Jr. Mets fans gotta stop overrating Alonso he’s not as good as y’all want to believe.
Santandar Pete trade for an ace now or at ASB and 2-3 pen arms we can beat anyone
Again alot of talk but no moves being made seems to be the trend this year
@DJNUGGET39 We are only 11 days in lol
Steelers are getting a butt whooping
Mets need pitching, they have too many maybe pitchers. he reaching again
This guy is decent, but he needs to pull back on his broadcast voice a little bit. He sounds like a morning radio dj giving away sweepstakes prizes for twelve straight minutes
no sasaki.
I would rather have Pete and Santender than Bregman and pete
Trade McNeil Marte and Baty or marricio for castillio
BS rumors and nothing gets done
.776 OPS lifetime for Santander, pass.
Santander....mash or miss
Steelers was a bad bet
all nonsense. Santander strikes out way to much to be protection for soto. if teams will pitch to santander, he’s not protection.
Wheeler
No keep brooks !!
i’d hate to see him in a yankee uniform
Sign Castillo NOW
Hope Stroman ends up with the WhiteSox!
Hope Stroman ends up in Japan
Vladdy Daddy
Santander
Sasaki
Tanner
Iggy
Don't waste your money on Raley. He had Tommy John Surgery and is 36. Ward you are clueless with your ideas. Take a few breaths when you are speaking. Still cannot figure out how you got your own podcast.
No more bats……give me a 1A pitcher (castillo from Seattle)