Will the Mets Patience Be REWARDED in Free Agency? | Or Will They Miss the Boat Entirely?

New York Mets’ free agency patience sparks debate: Will waiting pay off or backfire as key targets like Ryan O’Hearn, Wilson Contreras, and Munetaka Murakami land elsewhere?  Cody Bellinger and Kyle Tucker loom as game-changing options, but the front office’s cautious strategy leaves fans questioning if enough talent will be added to compete.Ryan Finkelstein analyzes the ripple effects of recent roster moves, including the impact of Jorge Polanco and the potential fit of free agent Austin Hayes.  Are the Mets banking on young prospects like Mark Vientos and Jett Williams to fill the gaps, or is a blockbuster deal still on the horizon?  Key topics include the state of the outfield, missed opportunities at first base, and whether Mets’ restraint will result in a stronger team or another disappointing offseason.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!GametimeDownload 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.FanDuelToday'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.