The Mets get Bo Bichette, after Kyle Tucker flies to LA

On an emergency episode of The Mets Pod recorded live, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are joined by SNY's Steve Gelbs for real-time reaction to the news that the Mets signed free agent infielder Bo Bichette to a three-year contract. The guys break down the deal, and the quick pivot the Mets made after losing their pursuit of Kyle Tucker to the Dodgers, plus discuss the positives of Bichette, how he will fit the team, and what it all means for Brett Baty.  They also look ahead to what's next, including potential pitching additions and more outfield help.  Later, Connor and Joe go Down on the Farm to cover the official signing of top international prospect Wandy Asigen, and answer Mailbag questions about Lars Nootbaar, Austin Hays, and a possible trade match with the Minnesota Twins. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Today’s Show:

00:00 Welcome to the show

01:20 The Mets signed Bo Bichette, pivot after Dodgers get Kyle Tucker

01:40 How does Bo fit the roster?

03:30 What now for Brett Baty?

05:05 The search for contact hitters

08:00 What about pitching now?

10:40 The outfield plan?

12:45 Swiping Bo from Philly

14:20 Goodbye to Gelbs

15:50 More on the pivot and the pitching

21:40 Down on the Farm: Wandy Asigen

24:00 Mailbag: Lars Nootbaar + Austin Hays platoon?

25:55 Mailbag: Trade with the Twins?

27:20 What's next for the Mets?

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