Best of the Mets on WFAN: Stockpiling former Yankees
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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
I want to hear from a few Yankee fans. So let's start with you, Sean Morash. Luke Weaver was certainly a guy that at times you really liked, really trusted, was a big part of your bullpen for parts of two seasons. What's your view on the Yankees losing Luke Weaver to the New York Mets? Well, I can say this definitively. For the second straight offseason, the Mets have signed Sean Morash's favorite Yankee.
What are the implications of Luke Weaver signing with the Mets?
That's true. That's how you felt about Luke Weaver? I love Luke Weaver. Yeah, I found an old tweet of you. You ready for this? Uh-huh. And you're walking right into it. This isn't a catch-you moment because you're backing it up. This is from May 22, 2025, right before Luke Weaver fell off the rooftop.
Why did the Yankees not re-sign Luke Weaver?
Luke Weaver is the best and most trustworthy closer for the Yankees since Mariano. That was you. Yeah, and it was true at the time. It's true. You love him? Yeah. And it was true at the time. Obviously, he felt whatever happened, where if he was tipping a little pitch, his location after he'd come back from the injuries. Here's the truth. You're an idiot if you don't watch baseball and understand that there are so, more often than not, relievers are very year-to-year in Major League Baseball. And I believe that Luke Weaver's downside last year after the injury, as much as it was infuriating, tough to figure out. I mean, he blew that 4th of July game to the Mets. A lot of that was tough to handle. I was of the belief this offseason, even if the Yankees weren't going to bring him back, that I believe Luke Weaver is going to have a huge bounce-back season.
And I also think that Luke Weaver... Whether you liked him or didn't like him, his mentality and his kind of odd persona and wiriness is really oddly fit perfect for late innings and pressure. Yeah, he's a weird guy. He's a weird guy in a good way. Nice guy, weird guy. When you watched Devin Williams pitch last year, you couldn't figure out if Devin Williams mentally just was crumbling under the pressure. I never thought that Luke Weaver's struggles had anything to do with a mental crumbling of the moment. I think it was very mechanical and everything to do with it. So I say that to say, I expect Luke Weaver to have a really big year for the Mets. So you thought it was a good move is what you're saying?
I thought it was a good move. And in the end, I believe Luke Weaver will ultimately prove to be the closer of the New York Mets by the time the season ends. Wow. So you're not... taking this time to mock the Mets yet again signing a Yankee cast-off, if you will.
What are the concerns about the Mets' offseason decisions?
Because in fairness, the Yankees did not pursue re-signing Luke Weaver, just like they did not pursue re-signing Devin Williams. So whether they have great years or not, that may happen. It's their bullpen arms. The Yankees did not pursue keeping either guy. Are we sure? Because yesterday there was a report the Yankees were one of 10 teams that are interested in him. I heard that they weren't, but who knows? We know Devin for sure. Look, we know Devin for sure. Maybe not on Weaver. It is fair to look at the Mets and go, oh my God, they got another ex-Yankee. In fact, when I did my five bold predictions for this winter, I said the Mets would sign at least one more Yankee. I brought up Luke Weaver. So I was right on that.
I can't mock if I think the guy's going to be really good there. All right, so that's a positive view from Sean Moresh. I received an audio text message from a friend of mine, and he did give me permission to play any part of the clip I wanted. It was a minute and a half long, so I picked the end of his conversation in which he was talking to me as a Yankee fan about Luke Weaver and Devin Williams.
Dude, the guy was awful. $11 million a year? So you basically spent how much? $24 million this year and next year and whatever? On two relievers that suck for us. Congratulations.
That's very funny. So do you share that belief? Yeah, but again, I go back to what I said. They did suck for us last year at the end of the year, but relievers are year to year. Listen, I think you actually have the right healthy view of this with relievers.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–0:29
2
What are the implications of Luke Weaver signing with the Mets?
0:29–0:44
3
Why did the Yankees not re-sign Luke Weaver?
0:44–2:13
4
What are the concerns about the Mets' offseason decisions?
2:13–6:06
5
How does David Stearns' philosophy affect the Mets' roster?
6:06–10:37
6
What are the potential issues with the Mets' bullpen strategy?
10:37–12:00
7
How do the Mets plan to replace Pete Alonso's production?
12:00–18:23
8
What is the significance of the Mets' pitching lab in player development?
18:23–59:17
Speakers
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