Chapter 1: What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
right-handed pitcher, Freddy Peralta. Freddy, welcome to the Mets. And we can open it up to questioning right away. Thank you. First up, Anthony DeComo. Hey, Freddy, welcome. Just wondering what your overall reaction to the trade was. Obviously, you've spent your entire career in Milwaukee. What goes through your mind when you hear about something like this finally happening?
You know, it was surprising at the beginning, but... It was great because I knew that something was going to happen, you know, and it was a little hard at the same time because, you know, I spent my whole career in Milwaukee and, you know, there's a lot of great memories over there. But, you know, this is, you know, it's business and anything can happen.
Chapter 2: What was Freddy Peralta's initial reaction to being traded to the Mets?
And I was prepared for the moment. And being honest, I'm really happy about it. you know, to be here in New York and represent the New York Mets organization.
What are your thoughts on New York in general? Obviously, you've played here over the years, but the idea of living here, playing here, how do you feel about it?
I feel really good. You know, I think, you know, it's a different market, different city. There's a lot of more fans, a lot of more people watching. And to be honest, you know, I like... I like the competitivity that we are going to face here. You know, I've been around, obviously watching for years what it is to be part of that big marketing and I'm excited to be part of the team and I can wait.
Thank you. You're welcome. Next up, Mark Rosenman. Hey, Freddie, welcome to New York. I have two questions for you. The first one is David Stearns traded for you twice now, once when you were 19 and now 10 years later as an established all-star. Does that GM having that level of confidence in you allow you to pitch with even more confidence and be the best version of yourself?
Yes, man. He says a lot. And even it's funny because my family, we were speaking about that too. And, you know, being traded for the second time for the same GM, you know, there's a lot of things that come to my mind. But I think, number one, it's just the commitment that I have with myself, with the game, the responsibilities that I have to face every day.
And, you know, all that, when I put all that together, I think it's what I see, the why too, the performance as well. But, you know, like I said before, I'm ready for this and I feel proud to be here and be part of the New York Mets team.
And the second question is, obviously you've pitched a lot in the postseason where the stakes don't get any higher than that. How much do you think that will enable you to deal with the pressure of New York where the spotlight's going to be on you every single start?
Yeah, yeah. I think it's going to help me a lot because the game during the playoff is in a different level. And I think that Probably New York is the same level of the, like every game it feels like that. I remember in the opening day in 2025 against the Yankees is how it felt. I remember that I felt the same. It was crazy, the vibes and all that, the energy of the fans.
And even being the first day, I felt that. And I think that that's going to feel every five days in New York.
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Chapter 3: How does Freddy Peralta feel about playing in New York compared to Milwaukee?
I think, you know, I think that I just try to be myself all the time, every day, every single day. It don't matter where we are. It don't matter if we lost or win that night before. How good was my game the night before the same day? I just try to be myself, and I think that he described me a little bit.
I grew up like that, like, you know, trying to help people, trying, you know, to make other people feel good about myself and try to make them have a better day. And when you put all that together, you know, everything goes better. And that's what I try to do all the time. I got to come with the same energy to New York. And I have some people, some players calling me already.
And we spoke about it. And, you know, this is who I am. And I can't wait to share some time with them.
Just one more from me. Pitching in the WBC in a year that you are joining a new team, is that a challenge? Is that going to be beneficial? Just how does that sort of work out? What are your feelings about that right now?
I don't know if I'm going yet. I still, you know, I haven't decided for some personal reasons. But I think... that's probably the best feeling that as a player you can feel, you know, to represent your country and try to win for your country. It's going to be there forever. You know, it's something that nobody can change and something that is going to stay in your heart and your mind forever.
And, you know, I think it's the best feeling ever as a player you can have.
Next up, Andrew Trednick. Hey, Freddie, welcome. We saw a video of you working out with Luis Severino, I guess, a few days ago. Just curious if he told you anything about what it's like to play in New York and if you've talked to any of the other guys on the team about just the whole New York experience.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, of course. We work out every day together. Even since the trade, you know, we've been working out together. We have a nice spot right here. And, of course, we had a conversation. We've been having a conversation about New York, about everything over there.
I got told that I'm going to feel great in January because there's a lot of things in New York that are pouring in over there. that I know I wasn't going to see in another city. And, you know, I can't wait. I'm very excited about it. And there's, like you said, there's a lot of guys that I have calls from, and they are welcoming me really well. They're making me feel part of the family already.
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Chapter 4: What impact does David Stearns' confidence have on Freddy Peralta's performance?
And I think that I'm going to take that as a challenge, you know, to get better, to feel better, to get better every five days, to give my best, and, you know, to make adjustments quicker. That's the way that I'm going to see it, the way that I want to take it to, because I know people there, I'm thinking the same way that I'm thinking. We just want to win.
And that's what I'm going to work for, to get better and be ready for that. I've been turning down interviews all week. Hoda Kotb reached out, Oprah, George Stephanopoulos. So I said, no, I was booked on the Deitch podcast before the Taylor Swift phenomenon. I must live up to my responsibility. Listen, wherever you get your podcasts. Next up, Ronald Barrios. Yeah, I'm you, Ronald.
Now, listen to me. Freddy, you listen to a lot of baseball now. How did you feel when you heard the news that you were going to the Mets? And what would the city of Milwaukee mean to you? Well, I can tell you that it was a shock of emotions, you know? Because I've been in Milwaukee my whole career and they treated me super well.
There, the fans, the staff, the whole team, the organization, everything was excellent. But at the same time, you also understand, I feel that I was ready for the moment. I understand that it's part of the business. And I was really very excited, even when I received David's call. I think I was very close to crying of emotions, you know, of emotions. And really, it's very nice, I feel very good.
Ever since I was a kid, I've always been a fan of the Mets. I have photos of when I was 11 years old, going to the stadium, the first stadium I went to on a big day. And all that, you know? Remember the times back then, Pedro Martínez, José Reyes, David Wright, all of them. You know? It's very beautiful, actually, and I feel very excited and lucky to belong to the organization.
Next up, Laura Albanese.
Hi, Freddie. Welcome. You talked about people embracing you already like it's family. I was wondering which teammates you've got to speak to and if you're already close to anybody on the team.
Yes, you know, I speak with everybody. You know, when we play against, we always say hi to each other. Of course, when I spoke with Tyrone Taylor, he FaceTimed me. Lindor, Manea. And Alvarez, Soto, all of them. So I got a call from them. We shared some talks. They welcomed me really well. And I can't lie, you know, it makes me feel really good.
And, you know, I told them I can't wait to be with you guys together and have fun together. Thank you. You're welcome.
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Chapter 5: How does Freddy Peralta plan to handle the pressure of pitching in New York?
Nice. It's going to be great to be around those guys. And what makes me feel good, too, is playful, you know, for New York, where we have a bunch of Latinos. And, you know, they make us, like, get better. They make us, like, they challenge us to be better every day because they ask for win. And that's what we need to. We need to win to get to the World Series.
Next up, back to Jerry Beach.
Hey, Freddie, just two more quick ones. You kind of referenced it a couple questions ago, but you're one of only nine pitchers to make at least 95 starts the last three seasons. How much pride do you take in the durability? Do you have a follow-up?
I think that's the number one important team for me. That's the more important team for me. to be healthy, to be ready every five days, to take the ball and go and pitch and be there for the team. You know, every five days, that's a more important thing. Other than that, there's some situations that we, you know, sometimes we can't control.
But being there and get the opportunity to be on the mound all the time At the end of the year, man, something good is going to be there. You know, something good you're going to see. And that's what we work for. That's what I have in my mind all the time. Get the necessary work with the trainers and the weight room, mentally, you know, with the pitching coaches too.
you know, just to protect myself and try to be there every five days because I know when you have 30 stars, a G or a 30-plus star, something good is going to be on the line.
And you referenced starting an opening day last year across town for Milwaukee. Have you given any thoughts of the possibility you might start opening day this year across town with your new team?
I don't know. I just got here. I don't know what's going to happen. I don't know what I'm facing. I want to get there, but I just want to get the opportunity. It don't matter if he's going to be the number one or number five. I'm going to be fine with that. What makes me feel good is just get there and be fine there and pitch.
That's it. So thank you, Freddie. Thank you for your time today. Welcome again to the New York Mets, and thank you.
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