You Can’t Tell Me the Mets Will Be BETTER Without Pete Alonso | How Will David Stearns Try?

New York Mets face a pivotal moment after letting slugger Pete Alonso walk in free agency. Can the lineup recover without their iconic first baseman, or has the franchise made a costly mistake that fans won’t soon forget? Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the emotional fallout from Alonso’s departure, weighing the impact on fan loyalty and locker room chemistry. The discussion explores potential replacements like Jorge Polanco, Japanese stars Kazuma Okamoto and Munetaka Murakami, and trade targets including Jarren Duran and Luis Robert Jr. Key topics include the Mets’ evolving defensive strategy, front office philosophy under David Stearns, and the challenge of building a contender around Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor. Is a World Series run still within reach, or will Mets fans be left longing for the power of the Polar Bear? Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio , access to our members-only Discord , and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS INSIDER COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmets Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The NBA and NFL seasons are here, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.