Can We Please STOP the Francisco Lindor Trade Talks?! | New York Mets Win Another WILD One

Francisco Lindor trade rumors send shockwaves through New York Mets nation—are fans forgetting his true value?   Ryan Finkelstein dismantles the narrative of moving the Mets' All-Star shortstop, calling out media speculation and social media hysteria while spotlighting Lindor’s consistent impact both offensively and defensively.   Do tensions with Juan Soto really explain the Mets’ struggles, or are fans overlooking bigger issues like pitching and injuries? Finkelstein highlights Lindor’s historical significance, comparing his production to past Mets shortstops and stressing the absence of viable replacements or prospects.   He breaks down advanced stats showing Lindor as a top-five MLB shortstop since 2022 and challenges listeners to rethink the real root of New York’s woes. Plus, catch a recap of the Mets’ wild extra-inning victory over the Atlanta Braves and a look ahead to crucial matchups with the Kansas City Royals and Boston Red Sox.  Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images 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!   Amazon This Back To School Season, spend less on your kids, with Amazon. With Amazon’s low Back To School Prices, just spend less on your kids. Because every dollar you don’t spend on them, is a dollar you haven’t spent on them.    KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started 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.