I concur...let's go Dodger fans. I'm out here on the East coast and finally found a Home away from Home with these two amazing "Talents" who are deep in "Fundamentals" as well. 😘
Another Dodgers fan here. The authenticity of these hosts is what brings me back. It's simple, you like baseball, so do I, it shows. Love the pod. For offseaons notes, I'm hoping the Dodgers resign both Kike and Teo, sign Sasaki, and trade Chris Taylor. If that was all that happened for the Dodgers this offseason, I'd be happy. Best of luck to the Mets on Soto. Looking forward to another NLCS showdown.
Japanese Dodger fan writing from Japan. Hope Soto goes to the Mets and help Senga win more games. Kudos to you ladies for the love of not just the Mets but for the game of baseball!
@Culturalgazelle Feel the same way. Don't hate him, great player but 600m+ is crazy for just a bat (DH/below average defender). Let the NY Teams book the check.
@@Culturalgazelle, yeah, I don't want Soto either. Just re-sign Teoscar and that will give the Dodgers more cash to keep Kiké, a guy who _crushes it_ in October!
Dodger fan here and I subscribed not just because of your interesting content from the NLCS and the World Series, but you both are extremely likeable and knowledgeable ladies and I enjoy hearing your opinions and information. Well done!
@@WhyMetsPodDodgers fan here, I discovered your podcast during the NLCS like many others. YOU LADIES ARE THE BEST!!! I'm listening to all your podcasts and I'm actually up at 5am listening right now. I really and truly love you ladies. Please keep it up, you're inspiring and entertaining millions of people.❤️
Tuning into another episode as a Dodgers fan. I love hearing you both talk baseball in general. Another very entertaining episode as usual, so keep up the great work!
Strange Mets podcast that begins with someone saying “I support the Dodgers……”. But I’m also a dodger fan. Still think it’s strange how many of us have found our way here for the good content.
@@r7calvin Yep. Sad to say, none of the Dodgers casts are quite right. Dustin Nosler of the Dodgers Digest site used to co-host a pretty good podcast but his partner got a bit wearying. Our Mets hosts are right in the sweet spot of passion, knowledge & humor. Also key: they seem completely authentic.
There's a few Dodger podcast that i believe are of high quality. Dodger Nation by Doug McCain, Dodger territory with Alana Rizzo, and Dodger blue are some of the more entertaining/ informative, but these girls have amazing rapport. I listen to a few non-Dodger/ baseball podcasts from jomboy or flippin bats and this one is right up there. Hope they continue doing this and expand to more general baseball topics.
Gotta say, as a Dodgers Fan, I'm not to interested in Soto for my team, I'm more interested in pitching and a quality short stop or 3rd baseman, I'm hoping we spend that Soto $ on 2 starting pitching and that Adomas Kid for short stop. Adomas and Sasaki is a huge Win! And much cheaper.
I think a lot of us Dodgers fans are thinking the same way. Soto would of course be great in a vacuum because he is a generational talent. However, yeah it really does feel like that money could be better spent to build a core for the long haul. Also, imo, a one-way player with mediocre defense is not worth $600 million+, even with his offense being as amazing as it is.
I want the Dodgers trade for Arenado. I think they can get him cheap with St Louis taking care of some of his contract. The Dodgers have been asking p about him for years, so hopefully their front office takes that into consideration. I think Arenado still has a lot left and will be rejuvenated playing on the Dodgers.
@@JumboJuneau I also like this move. I don’t think the move to the Cardinals and his sudden decline is coincidental. The Dodgers are second to none in rejuvenating careers, and being surrounded by a lot of great teammates, I believe, would do wonders for him. This move especially makes sense if they decide to move off of Muncy.
Really good run down of the top free agents with hardly a whiff of homerism. Kudos to Wenskoski for not giving in to her dark side while interviewing Murphy (a class act) and including it in the episode. I agree with Croston that it would be nice to have some Yankees fans in the comments section with their take on Soto's free agency. Even if it might be at odds with the current Dodgers fans lovefest in the comments section. The hosts had me so convinced on the Mets as a landing place for Soto, maybe they should be sent in to close the deal. 🤔
I started watching the show during the Mets vs Dodgers series, I enjoyed your show so much that I even went back to listen to previous shows. In fact, just now, I overlooked my favorite podcast to listen/watch your show first. I believe many Dodgers fans, like myself, would like to hear your "Take on the West". Maybe during hot-stove season, Spring Training, and the season. I hope you consider it, not only would I tune in, but I believe many fans would too. Your energy is a breath of fresh air and the passion for Mets and baseball is contagious.
@@WhyMetsPod I think you should ride the wave of fans heading to your show. You can surf your way to a new level if you leverage your emerging fan base. Take it from me. L.A. fans dont have a long memory... In L.A. there is always something else that is "shiny". Consider the "Take on the West" and I am certain you will see results, especially during the off season, a time where fans are dying for content. Your platform and your style is a fresh take, and your passion will certainly attract the unexpected fan base. I shared it with some of my friends and they all love your show. RIDE THE WAVE!!!
As a Dodgers fan, I've been waiting for this episode of you ladies taking about this! I'm definitely a fan of Why Am I a Mets Fan. Best baseball podcast on the TH-cam. Keep up the good work 💪🏿
you ladies are both amazing. I'm so glad i came across your podcast when my Dodgers were playing the Mets. You are now my favorite podcast. Keep it going ❤
Hi lovely Ladies. If you want Juan Soto, I do hope he goes to the Mets. I rather re-sign Teo, get Sasaki and one of those high end SP like Burnes or Fried. LAD fan here supporting your great podcast!
Another Dodgers fan here. A geezer of a fan. I've been a Dodgers fan since 1970 when I was 8. I started watching your podcasts when the playoffs started and you won me over. You know what you're talking about, you're both very energetic and charming. I enjoy the verve of your content and the enthusiasm of your delivery. Keep up the good work and the best to your Mets except when they play the Dodgers. Laita!!!
From what I have garnered from the internet, Dodger fans don’t want Juan Soto because that means no Teo. Teo has expressed his love for the Dodgers and their fans. Was super emotional winning the WS and the fan base is responding with their hearts. This doesn’t really extend to Buehler/Kershaw and Sasaki because they are starting pitchers and everyone knows you can’t have too much starting pitching. Do agree with you that overall Mets vs Yankees, Mets has a better future because their payroll commitments is Lindor & Nimmo vs Yankees with Rodon & Stanton + Judge & Cole. With Cohen seemingly having truly unlimited money, the sky is the limit for them. Thanks a great listen. Keep up the great work.
@@pinverarity Soto is going to sign a long contract and if Dodgers are ok with Teo on the field, Soto is about the same defensively. If in 3 years he is declining, he will still be under 30 and stick him at 1st after Freddie. There are ways to hide bad defensive players but his bat/OBP is elite. I understand why Dodger fans want Teo back, but I find the convo behind the decision of Teo>Soto is more based on emotions than skill set, and there is nothing wrong with that too. You go to ballpark to be entertained and have a connection with a player. Teo definitely has won LA’s heart.
Great episode ladies! Some folks believe Soto's only concern is the money and what Boras said was the sales pitch for anyone who can help the offers go up. I personally think the Mets are Soto's target, but not just because of the money the Mets can pay him but also I think Soto knows it where he belongs, that perfect fit. I even felt that way when he played for the Nats... I just hope I'm right. LGM!
Listening to you guys talk about the “old” vs. the “new” (Cohen) Mets reminds me of what the Dodgers have been through recently, with the McCourt years bringing relatively poor results, followed by big spending (and better results) under the new ownership group. I think it’s great that you have all these teams out east really ratcheting up the competition. I’ve always liked the Mets, but seeing them put the pressure on the Phillies, Braves, and now Yankees, I really think MLB can reach new heights in the 2020s and 2030s. The runaway spending may present a problem for the league, at some point, but for now, I think you’re going to see young talent choosing to play baseball because of the potential payouts that these teams are offering. Having said that, I hope Soto ends up a Met.
I’m a guardians fan, but my favorite non-Cleveland player is Soto so I thought I’d give this a listen… these girls are FANTASTIC! They’re better at talking baseball than 95% of the team podcasts I’ve heard. Color me impressed.
Don't forget the Dodgers legacy with Hideo Nomo. The Dodgers have a great history with Japanese and South Korean players. There is a high representation of Japanese-Americans in the LA-metro area. L.A. has great Japanese food, TV channels, radio stations, and a large Japanese community, that other baseball cities don't have. Roki's choice will not be difficult when it comes to the off the field life and lifestyle.
You are real. Love your work and point-of-view. Honest. Not legacy sports media content presentation. I agree with the fans that you should grow your podcast on a larger audience. I have a better understanding. Thank you.
Boras and Cohen have a great relationship? Imagine that. The greediest agent in sports history likes the richest owner in all of sports. It’s a match made in heaven.
Safe to say when the offseason is over, we will have made some major additions. Can’t wait to see how it turns out. Personally I’m hoping for Soto, Pete or Adames, Burnes or Fried, and Crochet via trade. Plus revamped bullpen. I love spending Uncle Steve’s money!
Was amused by reading Jon Heyman's report that the Rays had 'checked in' on Juan Soto. After hearing that, I wanted to report that I too checked in on a multi-continent around the world excursion,🌍but found it just a little out of my price range.😑
I've lived this fever dream before. It ended with our coveted, potential franchise altering player signing with the Evil Empire. Rumor has it the deal fell through because this Bora client wanted the Mets to provide his client with a private plane and a private locker so he wouldn't have to interact with the minions. At the end of the day we moved the Fonz to third to make room for an over the hill Roberto Alomar.
All 30 teams should be interested in Sasaki. Sasaki is essentially FREE, 6 years team control, and if he stumbles, can be sent to the minors to work it out. There is no "is this a good place to allocate our spending", or even the "he has to be in the Majors all year" that you get with Rule 5 picks. I could see a debate over if a team wants to do a 6-man rotation, but the Mets and Dodgers are already doing that for Senga and Ohtani. For me, Sasaki > Crochet because there are no prospects required and Crochet wants an extension. BUT.. if Sterns could convince the White Sox to take prospects that will flounder and be the next Alex Ramirez/Kevin Parada, I would love a rotation group that has Crochet-Senga-Sasaki-Sproat-Tidwell for around $20M total. Leaves plenty of flexibility to add 3 FA starters (1 of Burnes/Snell/Fried for 32M/yr, 1 of Manaea/Fleherty/Kikuchi for 23M, 1 of the Severino types for 17M).
There is a totally different feeling with Juan Soto in free agency than Aaron Judge. With Aaron Judge, he came up as a Yankee and being Yankee captain, as well as Yankee tradition meant a lot to him. With Juan Soto, he came up with the Nationals, then went to the Padres and Yankees via trade. As per his right as a free agent, he is a mercenary who most likely will go to the highest bidder, which in all probability will be the Mets.
Great interview. You are correct in that we have a long list of players and needs that have to be met before being handcuffed by a long term contract with Soto. Maybe the Mets can teach him defense. 💙
I’m thinking Soto is the Mets to lose. As a former Padre who beat up on my Dodgers, I don’t see him “looking up” to the Dodgers. I also think he’s been on both coasts and prefers the east. But the biggest thing is the look on his face when the Dodgers were celebrating. It wasn’t a look that said “I envy you”, it was a look that said “that should be me, but my teammates ruined it”. To me that points to the Mets.
Man I'm obsessed with your videos regardless if you guys are Mets fans and a met podcast but you guys were sweet to us dodger fans so I'm a fan of this!, hope you guys get Soto or whatever lol. Go dodgers! 💪🏽
I definitely feel the same as you two and think Juan Soto just fits with the Mets. I know all of us Mets fans really want him and I’m pretty sure he’s friends with Lindor, Marte, and Alvy so there’s that. It’s nice knowing Steve Cohen, David Stearns, and the entire organization will give it their all this offseason. Anyways, love the podcast! 🫶
sry but I want to bury my comment under finally a Met fan comment just to say, this whymetsfan podcast was my favorite this past season, but it is so disgusting that Dodgers fans are the main ppl supporting it now, at least according to comments. if this podcast does even a single episode that has absolutely nothing to do with the Mets just to appease all these "lovely ladies (btw calm tf down), let's go Dodgers!", it will be totally understandable to grow the podcast and audience, but it will be unwatchable and what a shame that it wasn't the Mets fans that did it.
Good point about Soto caring about ownership. The Cohen’s love this team and love the players and want them to feel like family. If the players are there for a short time or a long time, you’re a part of the Mets family it seems to the Cohen’s.
The Dodgers have been scouting Sasaki since he was a teenager. Freedman has visited Japan numerous times to visit him. So saying Stearns going over and seeing him in September is not as big a deal as you may think. He’s going to be with the team for 6 yrs, so guaranteed to play with Otani and Yamamoto for that long is a huge advantage. Darvish will only be around for a couple more years, so SD is a long shot. Plus, he is only 23, so I imagine staying as close to the west coast for easier travel home is important for someone so young. And making huge endorsement deals to offset the minor league salary playing on Japan’s team makes decision pretty easy. Go Dodgers!
For dodgers, getting Soto feels more like not having to face him in October than getting him in the lineup. There is no doubt he can make any team better.
The money to be spent on JUAN "MERCENARY" SOTO should be used to te-sign ALONSO, sign.CORBIN BURNES,ANTHONY SANTANDER (OF), and either TANNER SCOTT or JEFF HOFFMAN. They should also retain MANAEA, SEVERINO, IGLESIAS, WINKER.... and maybe take a flyer on QUINTANA. ALSO REMEMBER THAT SOTO IS NOT A PLUS ON DEFENSE.
I'd love to see Luis Robert Jr. and Crochet to the dodgers along with Sasaki. All low cost relatively speaking and great return. If no crochet...then freid is probably on the list with sasaki.
“One ass of a rat” 😂😂😂 from a Dodgers fan view they will try for Soto but the Dodgers brass don’t see eye to eye with Boras but Roli Sasaki will be a Dodger like Ashley said comfort level with fellow countrymen helps immensely the one thing I will disagree with you is that Dodgers upper management is still way ahead of the Mets and they have the hardware to back it it up Cohen is a great owner no doubt but the Dodgers have been signing the right big time players for awhile now Soto would make the Dodgers a living hell for opposing teams but the Dodgers need for starting pitching I think is going to be high priority that’s one to look at the ass of a rat! Lol can’t wait for the next episode Sam and Ashley 😁
You guys won over another Dodgers fan. 🤘 The guys I listen to for Dodgers news annoy me. 😝 I don't want Soto. I'd rather re-sign Teoscar and keep some of that leftover cash for a guy like Kiké, who always seems to crush it in October. Some point to his subpar regular season numbers for why they wouldn't want that scenario played out, but I'll take postseason clutch over regular season funk every day of the week. Thanks for the platform you two! And I hope youse guys land Soto.
Dodger fan here dropping in to watch your podcast. Great job again ladies! By the way, I hope your Mets get Soto. We don't want or need him here in L.A. I'd like to see the Mets overtake the Yanks as the premier team in the Big Apple.
Yeaah I was really hoping for you guys commenting on free agents. Cheers from Japan. PS. I think Padres got a shot because Marines and Padres have a long relationship businesswise. I remember when Hideki Irabu wanted to go to the MLB, more specifically to the Yankees they handed his rights to the Padres (probably just to piss him off) and all hell broke loose.
“First of all, if I’m a Chicago White Sox Fan, which does exist…”😆. Ashley needs to be a Mortal Combat Character. Thank you again for the great episode ladies. And I really don’t think there is a place for Soto right now on the Dodgers. I’d rather spread that money around. Besides, what fun is just sweeping the Mets next year during the NLCS. 😬
I'm a lifelong Dodgers fan and would love Soto but.. I think his salary would be too straining for the teams future. Unless he does a deferment like some of the contracts on the team, not as extreme as Shohei though, I don't think it's smart.
Saw Ramona Shelburne say the Dodgers aren’t bidding on Soto unless his market softens because they don’t want to be used. And I HAD to come here to share.
Love your passion and get that every team would love soto but the question is at what price. Mets are happy and able to pay overs but most teams need to balance and look at value. He gets 4/5 at bats and will improve defensively but will a single player at 5/6/700m reduce the teams chances to build a stronger line up in the next 5-10years so unless they have a strong roster probably not the best. Again Mets best placed financially and roster wise but that’s the case everywhere else even for other the big market teams.
I think Ohtani's contract broke baseball. His desire to win was evident in his contract deferments. Albeit that is off-field income supplements his salary. It created the environment to add pieces to the team while keeping a large budget line item on the roster. If Soto is really about winning, let's see if he defers a lot of his contract so it will allow Cohen the ability to keep adding solid players around him. Based on who his agent is and his interviews, I think not. I'd rather see the Mets take that money and get 2-3 solid players that will help them in the next 4-5 years. But I can see how enticing it is to have that "catch" in Soto out there for the taking. Also, as a Dodger fan of Japanese descent, thank you for pronouncing Sasaki's name correctly. A lot of TH-camrs pronounce it with a z.... Sazaki. Great channel.
Sasaki needs to be a Dodger. It won’t come down to money because his contract terms have a cap, so it comes down to the situation. The dodgers have a history of developing great pitchers, they have a strong Japanese following, and he’d be great in our 3 pitcher rotation (haha).
I want Soto and Sasaki to the dodgers, it would be such a spectacle, isn't that why we're here? I want to witness them surpass the Yankees in rings, seems crazy, but exciting none the less.
Dodger fan back. Here is why I hope the Dodgers don’t get Soto. Watched him play for Padres and Yankees. Definitely not a leader. Not a team player. Toxic personality. Dodgers are more like a family. Everyone plays for each other and the support is there.
Not too sure about toxicity, but the Dodgers have a championship caliber team, and they want to add championship driven pieces, not money driven players, as good as Soto may be. They have all the star power they need. They need a revolving door of players driven by success.
The Dodgers have team spirit. We have learned what a player without it can do to them. Players that get in legal troubles and really only caring about themselves letting the team down. Wanting to be on a winning team and being part of and sacrificing for a winning team the way the Dodgers did this year does not seem like a good Soto fit. And we had him against us on the Nationals, Padres, and Yankees. He can hit. Not impressed. We have hitters who do more than hit. We do not need another right fielder. We have the best. I really enjoy listening to and seeing you ladies. Ever thought of moving to Hollywood?😅
And he has no speed, no arm, below average defense, often doesn't run out ground balls like Machado. He's a 1 dimensional player. Def not Dodgers style
Juan Soto is definitely a Met. Playoff team giving him the highest offer. Also, he wants to be the number 1 in a team. He will always be behind Judge if he signs with the Yankees.
Boras's comments about the Padres may have been legit trolling, but I believe they're also 100% true. If Peter Seidler had survived, the Padres wouldn't have traded Soto. They would have gone all out to retain him.
First time listening, gained a new subscriber. Got very positive impressions from the podcast.: the rhythm is great, insightful and relevant commentaries, really funny and entertaining. The co-host know their shit and the fact they speak from a 'Mets fans' perspective doesn't hurt. The Mets probably will get Soto, he's not in love with the Yankees and the fans don't really love him. Objectively, they're panicking and need him to stay to keep within arms reach of the WS in the future. In an alternative world, where Judge happened to be as dominant during the post, as he is in the regular season, you would not be seeing Yankees fans as desperate as they are, now. Tragically, in that same alternative world, the Yankees would easily sign up Soto. Not trying to be a hater, but Judge underachieving when it matters the most will be the second reason behind Soto leaving the Yankees, first one being the money. Why would he stay there? He's not going to be the face of the franchise, he's not getting the team to win it all by himself. As if not winning wasn't bad enough, he will be condemned along with the team for it, eventually. All in all, the money factor should be the defining one to sign Soto. Not only his bag, but the resources each team would have at their disposal after signing him (the Yankees and the Mets already made clear how they feel about overspending). So, who's most likely to build a Dodger' slayer team around Soto? I'd say the Mets are.
Ashley, I don’t think Sasaki is expected to be posted this week. There are questions as to whether he will be posted in 2024 or early 2025 and that has repercussions on which teams have international amateur money left to sign Sasaki. If he waits till early 2025, every team will have money to spend on him. If he posts in 2024, he will very likely be a Dodger as they have the largest amount remaining in their 2024 international amateur money “pool.” Reports are that they saved it specifically for Sasaki. If he waits till 2025 to post, it’s anyone’s guess where he goes.
Come on LAD fans! Let's grow this podcast to a national level!!!
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Great take from you both 🙌🏽
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Dodgers fan, checking in!
I concur...let's go Dodger fans. I'm out here on the East coast and finally found a Home away from Home with these two amazing "Talents" who are deep in "Fundamentals" as well. 😘
We Dodgers are trying. Mets lets get Soto so we can troll the Yankees for next 10 years plz
As a Dodger fan why am I following a Mets podcast now? 😂. You two ladies are great! Keep it up
Dodger fan here: These ladies are killin' it!
New name: Why is this a Mets podcast? 🤣
Foul territory is garbage these girls are freakin awesome
@MaverickTomcat69 They don't bash a team due to favoritism 🤷🏽🤷🏽
Dodgers fan, checking in!
Another Dodgers fan here. The authenticity of these hosts is what brings me back. It's simple, you like baseball, so do I, it shows. Love the pod. For offseaons notes, I'm hoping the Dodgers resign both Kike and Teo, sign Sasaki, and trade Chris Taylor. If that was all that happened for the Dodgers this offseason, I'd be happy. Best of luck to the Mets on Soto. Looking forward to another NLCS showdown.
Japanese Dodger fan writing from Japan. Hope Soto goes to the Mets and help Senga win more games. Kudos to you ladies for the love of not just the Mets but for the game of baseball!
thank you for listening all the way from Japan!!
We just have to drive the price up for the New York teams. I don’t even want Soto on the dodgers
@Culturalgazelle Feel the same way. Don't hate him, great player but 600m+ is crazy for just a bat (DH/below average defender). Let the NY Teams book the check.
@@Culturalgazelle, yeah, I don't want Soto either.
Just re-sign Teoscar and that will give the Dodgers more cash to keep Kiké, a guy who _crushes it_ in October!
Dodger fan here and I subscribed not just because of your interesting content from the NLCS and the World Series, but you both are extremely likeable and knowledgeable ladies and I enjoy hearing your opinions and information. Well done!
thank you!!
I couldn't have said it any better!
@@WhyMetsPodDodgers fan here, I discovered your podcast during the NLCS like many others. YOU LADIES ARE THE BEST!!! I'm listening to all your podcasts and I'm actually up at 5am listening right now. I really and truly love you ladies. Please keep it up, you're inspiring and entertaining millions of people.❤️
Tuning into another episode as a Dodgers fan. I love hearing you both talk baseball in general. Another very entertaining episode as usual, so keep up the great work!
Strange Mets podcast that begins with someone saying “I support the Dodgers……”. But I’m also a dodger fan. Still think it’s strange how many of us have found our way here for the good content.
Honestly, they're better than any of the dodgers podcasts I've come across. That's why I'm here.
@@r7calvin Yep. Sad to say, none of the Dodgers casts are quite right. Dustin Nosler of the Dodgers Digest site used to co-host a pretty good podcast but his partner got a bit wearying.
Our Mets hosts are right in the sweet spot of passion, knowledge & humor. Also key: they seem completely authentic.
There's a few Dodger podcast that i believe are of high quality. Dodger Nation by Doug McCain, Dodger territory with Alana Rizzo, and Dodger blue are some of the more entertaining/ informative, but these girls have amazing rapport. I listen to a few non-Dodger/ baseball podcasts from jomboy or flippin bats and this one is right up there. Hope they continue doing this and expand to more general baseball topics.
@@r7calvin, yeah, the Dodgers podcasts, a few of them, are click bait BS.
@@jerrygomez3825 Doug is the best of any teams’
How refreshing!! TWO YOUNG AND BEAUTIFUL BASEBALL METS' FAN !!!JUST GREAT!!!
Gotta say, as a Dodgers Fan, I'm not to interested in Soto for my team, I'm more interested in pitching and a quality short stop or 3rd baseman, I'm hoping we spend that Soto $ on 2 starting pitching and that Adomas Kid for short stop. Adomas and Sasaki is a huge Win! And much cheaper.
I think a lot of us Dodgers fans are thinking the same way. Soto would of course be great in a vacuum because he is a generational talent. However, yeah it really does feel like that money could be better spent to build a core for the long haul. Also, imo, a one-way player with mediocre defense is not worth $600 million+, even with his offense being as amazing as it is.
I want the Dodgers trade for Arenado. I think they can get him cheap with St Louis taking care of some of his contract. The Dodgers have been asking p about him for years, so hopefully their front office takes that into consideration. I think Arenado still has a lot left and will be rejuvenated playing on the Dodgers.
The Dodgers don’t want money-first player in their clubhouse. They will certainly make sure he gets plenty of it though by driving up the price.
I don't want that guy either. I want to see our guys compete against him for years to come.
@@JumboJuneau I also like this move. I don’t think the move to the Cardinals and his sudden decline is coincidental. The Dodgers are second to none in rejuvenating careers, and being surrounded by a lot of great teammates, I believe, would do wonders for him. This move especially makes sense if they decide to move off of Muncy.
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Yes to more baseball great show!
Really good run down of the top free agents with hardly a whiff of homerism. Kudos to Wenskoski for not giving in to her dark side while interviewing Murphy (a class act) and including it in the episode. I agree with Croston that it would be nice to have some Yankees fans in the comments section with their take on Soto's free agency. Even if it might be at odds with the current Dodgers fans lovefest in the comments section. The hosts had me so convinced on the Mets as a landing place for Soto, maybe they should be sent in to close the deal. 🤔
I started watching the show during the Mets vs Dodgers series, I enjoyed your show so much that I even went back to listen to previous shows. In fact, just now, I overlooked my favorite podcast to listen/watch your show first. I believe many Dodgers fans, like myself, would like to hear your "Take on the West". Maybe during hot-stove season, Spring Training, and the season. I hope you consider it, not only would I tune in, but I believe many fans would too. Your energy is a breath of fresh air and the passion for Mets and baseball is contagious.
this means a lot thank you so much. absolutely will consider a 'take on the west'
@@WhyMetsPod I think you should ride the wave of fans heading to your show. You can surf your way to a new level if you leverage your emerging fan base. Take it from me. L.A. fans dont have a long memory... In L.A. there is always something else that is "shiny". Consider the "Take on the West" and I am certain you will see results, especially during the off season, a time where fans are dying for content. Your platform and your style is a fresh take, and your passion will certainly attract the unexpected fan base. I shared it with some of my friends and they all love your show. RIDE THE WAVE!!!
Love your podcast!! Please keep it going ladies!
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It cazry how many dodger fans in the comment.as a dodger fan..your production is gold content and high quality..keep it up..appreciateed it..
I'm A Dodgers fan but also a fan of you ladies now! 😊 Great content.
As a Dodgers fan, I've been waiting for this episode of you ladies taking about this! I'm definitely a fan of Why Am I a Mets Fan. Best baseball podcast on the TH-cam. Keep up the good work 💪🏿
Mets are definitely more exciting than the Yankees
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not winning a world series in almost 40 years yeah real exiting 😂
Steve cohen sucks balls
you ladies are both amazing. I'm so glad i came across your podcast when my Dodgers were playing the Mets. You are now my favorite podcast. Keep it going ❤
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Hi lovely Ladies. If you want Juan Soto, I do hope he goes to the Mets. I rather re-sign Teo, get Sasaki and one of those high end SP like Burnes or Fried. LAD fan here supporting your great podcast!
Dodgers fan here hope we get Sasaki and resign Teo. Mets can have Soto
This is the feeling on the streets.
And they also _must_ find a way to keep Kiké!
That was a great interview with Pat Murphy. Good Stuff. 👍
Another Dodgers fan here. A geezer of a fan. I've been a Dodgers fan since 1970 when I was 8. I started watching your podcasts when the playoffs started and you won me over. You know what you're talking about, you're both very energetic and charming. I enjoy the verve of your content and the enthusiasm of your delivery. Keep up the good work and the best to your Mets except when they play the Dodgers. Laita!!!
thank you so much!! happy you're here
From what I have garnered from the internet, Dodger fans don’t want Juan Soto because that means no Teo. Teo has expressed his love for the Dodgers and their fans. Was super emotional winning the WS and the fan base is responding with their hearts.
This doesn’t really extend to Buehler/Kershaw and Sasaki because they are starting pitchers and everyone knows you can’t have too much starting pitching.
Do agree with you that overall Mets vs Yankees, Mets has a better future because their payroll commitments is Lindor & Nimmo vs Yankees with Rodon & Stanton + Judge & Cole. With Cohen seemingly having truly unlimited money, the sky is the limit for them.
Thanks a great listen. Keep up the great work.
Another plus for keeping Teo instead is he's a right-handed power bat.
The other thing is that Soto has zero versatility and bare competence in the field and LA has a pretty good DH locked up for nine years.
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Soto is going to sign a long contract and if Dodgers are ok with Teo on the field, Soto is about the same defensively. If in 3 years he is declining, he will still be under 30 and stick him at 1st after Freddie. There are ways to hide bad defensive players but his bat/OBP is elite. I understand why Dodger fans want Teo back, but I find the convo behind the decision of Teo>Soto is more based on emotions than skill set, and there is nothing wrong with that too. You go to ballpark to be entertained and have a connection with a player. Teo definitely has won LA’s heart.
Re-sign Kiké as well!
Great episode ladies! Some folks believe Soto's only concern is the money and what Boras said was the sales pitch for anyone who can help the offers go up. I personally think the Mets are Soto's target, but not just because of the money the Mets can pay him but also I think Soto knows it where he belongs, that perfect fit. I even felt that way when he played for the Nats... I just hope I'm right. LGM!
Love this podcast so much that I'm watching it twice.
Listening to you guys talk about the “old” vs. the “new” (Cohen) Mets reminds me of what the Dodgers have been through recently, with the McCourt years bringing relatively poor results, followed by big spending (and better results) under the new ownership group. I think it’s great that you have all these teams out east really ratcheting up the competition. I’ve always liked the Mets, but seeing them put the pressure on the Phillies, Braves, and now Yankees, I really think MLB can reach new heights in the 2020s and 2030s. The runaway spending may present a problem for the league, at some point, but for now, I think you’re going to see young talent choosing to play baseball because of the potential payouts that these teams are offering. Having said that, I hope Soto ends up a Met.
Doyers fam supports this 👍
I’m a guardians fan, but my favorite non-Cleveland player is Soto so I thought I’d give this a listen… these girls are FANTASTIC! They’re better at talking baseball than 95% of the team podcasts I’ve heard. Color me impressed.
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Don't forget the Dodgers legacy with Hideo Nomo. The Dodgers have a great history with Japanese and South Korean players. There is a high representation of Japanese-Americans in the LA-metro area. L.A. has great Japanese food, TV channels, radio stations, and a large Japanese community, that other baseball cities don't have. Roki's choice will not be difficult when it comes to the off the field life and lifestyle.
You are real. Love your work and point-of-view. Honest. Not legacy sports media content presentation. I agree with the fans that you should grow your podcast on a larger audience. I have a better understanding. Thank you.
Great work from these two lovely ladies 😎
Excellent show as always!
Subscribed. Keep up the good work
Boras and Cohen have a great relationship? Imagine that. The greediest agent in sports history likes the richest owner in all of sports. It’s a match made in heaven.
Love to listen to these 2 beautiful ladies that have so much baseball knowledge. Keep up the great work.
With as many Dodgers as we have here, i really think we should change the name of the show to Why am I a Mets fan when i should be a Dodgers fan.
As a Mets fan, I'd rather root for the San Francisco Giants.
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Dodger fan here…big fan of this Mets podcast. Sasaki to Dodgers, Soto to Mets! 👍🏽
I can live with that.
Then Sasaki can strike out Soto next October! 😝
Love ❤️ you guys!!🎉🎉🎉
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Great Show 🤷🏻♂️
Safe to say when the offseason is over, we will have made some major additions. Can’t wait to see how it turns out. Personally I’m hoping for Soto, Pete or Adames, Burnes or Fried, and Crochet via trade. Plus revamped bullpen. I love spending Uncle Steve’s money!
keep on keeping on ladies! I can listen to you two for hours. #soho
Ashley looking so good.
Great show as always. I would rather see the Mets spread the money around on frontline pitching as opposed to signing Soto. LFGM!
I want Soto for the Mets.
*does every dodger fan need to announce themselves before they step in the door? We get it. - dodger fan*
Was amused by reading Jon Heyman's report that the Rays had 'checked in' on Juan Soto. After hearing that, I wanted to report that I too checked in on a multi-continent around the world excursion,🌍but found it just a little out of my price range.😑
I checked in on a superyacht but it didn't suit my lifestyle which involves working, paying a mortgage and not being a billionaire.
this is so funny
I've lived this fever dream before. It ended with our coveted, potential franchise altering player signing with the Evil Empire.
Rumor has it the deal fell through because this Bora client wanted the Mets to provide his client with a private plane and a private locker so he wouldn't have to interact with the minions.
At the end of the day we moved the Fonz to third to make room for an over the hill Roberto Alomar.
Good evening from SoCal / Blue Heaven ladies. I've already said it twice; you can have Soto. Sasaki will be a Dodger. Keep up the great work!
All 30 teams should be interested in Sasaki. Sasaki is essentially FREE, 6 years team control, and if he stumbles, can be sent to the minors to work it out.
There is no "is this a good place to allocate our spending", or even the "he has to be in the Majors all year" that you get with Rule 5 picks.
I could see a debate over if a team wants to do a 6-man rotation, but the Mets and Dodgers are already doing that for Senga and Ohtani.
For me, Sasaki > Crochet because there are no prospects required and Crochet wants an extension. BUT.. if Sterns could convince the White Sox to take prospects that will flounder and be the next Alex Ramirez/Kevin Parada, I would love a rotation group that has Crochet-Senga-Sasaki-Sproat-Tidwell for around $20M total. Leaves plenty of flexibility to add 3 FA starters (1 of Burnes/Snell/Fried for 32M/yr, 1 of Manaea/Fleherty/Kikuchi for 23M, 1 of the Severino types for 17M).
Love the show.
GO LA !!!
One of the manly Dodgers Fans here m great show ladies! Only thing that I hate is everyone saying Soto is not a locker room guy Soto is a vibe
There is a totally different feeling with Juan Soto in free agency than Aaron Judge. With Aaron Judge, he came up as a Yankee and being Yankee captain, as well as Yankee tradition meant a lot to him. With Juan Soto, he came up with the Nationals, then went to the Padres and Yankees via trade. As per his right as a free agent, he is a mercenary who most likely will go to the highest bidder, which in all probability will be the Mets.
yes this is what I was trying to put into words, thank you
Hey subscribed 🎉
Dodger fan watching great commentary
As a Dodgers fan….I can’t wait to have the Mets put the FU cherry on the year that was the Yankees 2024 season😂😂😂
Everyone is a dodger fan here…redundant
Great interview. You are correct in that we have a long list of players and needs that have to be met before being handcuffed by a long term contract with Soto. Maybe the Mets can teach him defense. 💙
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I’m thinking Soto is the Mets to lose. As a former Padre who beat up on my Dodgers, I don’t see him “looking up” to the Dodgers. I also think he’s been on both coasts and prefers the east. But the biggest thing is the look on his face when the Dodgers were celebrating. It wasn’t a look that said “I envy you”, it was a look that said “that should be me, but my teammates ruined it”. To me that points to the Mets.
Man I'm obsessed with your videos regardless if you guys are Mets fans and a met podcast but you guys were sweet to us dodger fans so I'm a fan of this!, hope you guys get Soto or whatever lol. Go dodgers! 💪🏽
I definitely feel the same as you two and think Juan Soto just fits with the Mets. I know all of us Mets fans really want him and I’m pretty sure he’s friends with Lindor, Marte, and Alvy so there’s that. It’s nice knowing Steve Cohen, David Stearns, and the entire organization will give it their all this offseason. Anyways, love the podcast! 🫶
sry but I want to bury my comment under finally a Met fan comment just to say, this whymetsfan podcast was my favorite this past season, but it is so disgusting that Dodgers fans are the main ppl supporting it now, at least according to comments. if this podcast does even a single episode that has absolutely nothing to do with the Mets just to appease all these "lovely ladies (btw calm tf down), let's go Dodgers!", it will be totally understandable to grow the podcast and audience, but it will be unwatchable and what a shame that it wasn't the Mets fans that did it.
Keep up the good work as a Dodger fan you both a very entertaining👍👍👍
Soto’s defense could be a liability.
Angeleno reporting to support the best baseball podcast! 💙
Good point about Soto caring about ownership. The Cohen’s love this team and love the players and want them to feel like family. If the players are there for a short time or a long time, you’re a part of the Mets family it seems to the Cohen’s.
yes!
Dodgers Nation rolls deep. 😅
The Dodgers have been scouting Sasaki since he was a teenager. Freedman has visited Japan numerous times to visit him. So saying Stearns going over and seeing him in September is not as big a deal as you may think. He’s going to be with the team for 6 yrs, so guaranteed to play with Otani and Yamamoto for that long is a huge advantage. Darvish will only be around for a couple more years, so SD is a long shot. Plus, he is only 23, so I imagine staying as close to the west coast for easier travel home is important for someone so young. And making huge endorsement deals to offset the minor league salary playing on Japan’s team makes decision pretty easy. Go Dodgers!
For dodgers, getting Soto feels more like not having to face him in October than getting him in the lineup. There is no doubt he can make any team better.
The money to be spent on JUAN "MERCENARY" SOTO should be used to te-sign ALONSO, sign.CORBIN BURNES,ANTHONY SANTANDER (OF), and either TANNER SCOTT or JEFF HOFFMAN. They should also retain MANAEA, SEVERINO, IGLESIAS, WINKER.... and maybe take a flyer on QUINTANA. ALSO REMEMBER THAT SOTO IS NOT A PLUS ON DEFENSE.
You get Soto, we got Sasaki. 🤝
deal🤝
I'd love to see Luis Robert Jr. and Crochet to the dodgers along with Sasaki. All low cost relatively speaking and great return. If no crochet...then freid is probably on the list with sasaki.
“One ass of a rat” 😂😂😂 from a Dodgers fan view they will try for Soto but the Dodgers brass don’t see eye to eye with Boras but Roli Sasaki will be a Dodger like Ashley said comfort level with fellow countrymen helps immensely the one thing I will disagree with you is that Dodgers upper management is still way ahead of the Mets and they have the hardware to back it it up Cohen is a great owner no doubt but the Dodgers have been signing the right big time players for awhile now Soto would make the Dodgers a living hell for opposing teams but the Dodgers need for starting pitching I think is going to be high priority that’s one to look at the ass of a rat! Lol can’t wait for the next episode Sam and Ashley 😁
Here as a dodgers fan 🙌 love the podcast
Sasaki to Dodgers and Soto to my 2nd favorite team would be an early Christmas present to remember
You guys won over another Dodgers fan. 🤘
The guys I listen to for Dodgers news annoy me. 😝
I don't want Soto. I'd rather re-sign Teoscar and keep some of that leftover cash for a guy like Kiké, who always seems to crush it in October. Some point to his subpar regular season numbers for why they wouldn't want that scenario played out, but I'll take postseason clutch over regular season funk every day of the week.
Thanks for the platform you two! And I hope youse guys land Soto.
Dodgers fan here, just dropping by to Like, Subscribe, and view the awesome content!
Dodger fan here dropping in to watch your podcast. Great job again ladies!
By the way, I hope your Mets get Soto. We don't want or need him here in L.A. I'd like to see the Mets overtake the Yanks as the premier team in the Big Apple.
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One of the Jomboy guys floated Buehler to the Mets and it killed something in my Dodgers heart but I could totally see it.
Yeaah I was really hoping for you guys commenting on free agents. Cheers from Japan. PS. I think Padres got a shot because Marines and Padres have a long relationship businesswise. I remember when Hideki Irabu wanted to go to the MLB, more specifically to the Yankees they handed his rights to the Padres (probably just to piss him off) and all hell broke loose.
“First of all, if I’m a Chicago White Sox Fan, which does exist…”😆. Ashley needs to be a Mortal Combat Character. Thank you again for the great episode ladies. And I really don’t think there is a place for Soto right now on the Dodgers. I’d rather spread that money around. Besides, what fun is just sweeping the Mets next year during the NLCS. 😬
I'm a lifelong Dodgers fan and would love Soto but.. I think his salary would be too straining for the teams future. Unless he does a deferment like some of the contracts on the team, not as extreme as Shohei though, I don't think it's smart.
dodger fan here..love ur podcast good vibes and u guys know ur stuff...keep it up.
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Do you ever have guests on the show? If so, it would be fun to have to have even Roberts from wfan talking meets off season.
Saw Ramona Shelburne say the Dodgers aren’t bidding on Soto unless his market softens because they don’t want to be used. And I HAD to come here to share.
As a Dodgers fan, I like Soto and they will try for him. I think we are just bracing ourselves against not being able to sign EVERY player.
Love your passion and get that every team would love soto but the question is at what price. Mets are happy and able to pay overs but most teams need to balance and look at value. He gets 4/5 at bats and will improve defensively but will a single player at 5/6/700m reduce the teams chances to build a stronger line up in the next 5-10years so unless they have a strong roster probably not the best. Again Mets best placed financially and roster wise but that’s the case everywhere else even for other the big market teams.
I think Ohtani's contract broke baseball. His desire to win was evident in his contract deferments. Albeit that is off-field income supplements his salary. It created the environment to add pieces to the team while keeping a large budget line item on the roster. If Soto is really about winning, let's see if he defers a lot of his contract so it will allow Cohen the ability to keep adding solid players around him. Based on who his agent is and his interviews, I think not. I'd rather see the Mets take that money and get 2-3 solid players that will help them in the next 4-5 years. But I can see how enticing it is to have that "catch" in Soto out there for the taking.
Also, as a Dodger fan of Japanese descent, thank you for pronouncing Sasaki's name correctly. A lot of TH-camrs pronounce it with a z.... Sazaki. Great channel.
Agreed that we don't love the deferments thing
Sasaki needs to be a Dodger. It won’t come down to money because his contract terms have a cap, so it comes down to the situation. The dodgers have a history of developing great pitchers, they have a strong Japanese following, and he’d be great in our 3 pitcher rotation (haha).
I want Soto and Sasaki to the dodgers, it would be such a spectacle, isn't that why we're here? I want to witness them surpass the Yankees in rings, seems crazy, but exciting none the less.
Dodger fans, please stand up
Dodger fan back. Here is why I hope the Dodgers don’t get Soto. Watched him play for Padres and Yankees. Definitely not a leader. Not a team player. Toxic personality. Dodgers are more like a family. Everyone plays for each other and the support is there.
Not too sure about toxicity, but the Dodgers have a championship caliber team, and they want to add championship driven pieces, not money driven players, as good as Soto may be. They have all the star power they need. They need a revolving door of players driven by success.
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this is interesting
The Dodgers have team spirit. We have learned what a player without it can do to them. Players that get in legal troubles and really only caring about themselves letting the team down. Wanting to be on a winning team and being part of and sacrificing for a winning team the way the Dodgers did this year does not seem like a good Soto fit. And we had him against us on the Nationals, Padres, and Yankees. He can hit. Not impressed. We have hitters who do more than hit. We do not need another right fielder. We have the best. I really enjoy listening to and seeing you ladies. Ever thought of moving to Hollywood?😅
And he has no speed, no arm, below average defense, often doesn't run out ground balls like Machado. He's a 1 dimensional player. Def not Dodgers style
Sasaki is dirt cheap and you can never have enough arms. Absolutely if you have a chance, then you try to court him.
Crochet is from Mississippi. The White Sox already said they only want high level, position player prospects for him in a trade.
Juan Soto is definitely a Met. Playoff team giving him the highest offer. Also, he wants to be the number 1 in a team. He will always be behind Judge if he signs with the Yankees.
Boras's comments about the Padres may have been legit trolling, but I believe they're also 100% true. If Peter Seidler had survived, the Padres wouldn't have traded Soto. They would have gone all out to retain him.
First time listening, gained a new subscriber. Got very positive impressions from the podcast.: the rhythm is great, insightful and relevant commentaries, really funny and entertaining. The co-host know their shit and the fact they speak from a 'Mets fans' perspective doesn't hurt.
The Mets probably will get Soto, he's not in love with the Yankees and the fans don't really love him. Objectively, they're panicking and need him to stay to keep within arms reach of the WS in the future.
In an alternative world, where Judge happened to be as dominant during the post, as he is in the regular season, you would not be seeing Yankees fans as desperate as they are, now.
Tragically, in that same alternative world, the Yankees would easily sign up Soto. Not trying to be a hater, but Judge underachieving when it matters the most will be the second reason behind Soto leaving the Yankees, first one being the money.
Why would he stay there? He's not going to be the face of the franchise, he's not getting the team to win it all by himself. As if not winning wasn't bad enough, he will be condemned along with the team for it, eventually.
All in all, the money factor should be the defining one to sign Soto. Not only his bag, but the resources each team would have at their disposal after signing him (the Yankees and the Mets already made clear how they feel about overspending). So, who's most likely to build a Dodger' slayer team around Soto? I'd say the Mets are.
Ashley, I don’t think Sasaki is expected to be posted this week. There are questions as to whether he will be posted in 2024 or early 2025 and that has repercussions on which teams have international amateur money left to sign Sasaki. If he waits till early 2025, every team will have money to spend on him. If he posts in 2024, he will very likely be a Dodger as they have the largest amount remaining in their 2024 international amateur money “pool.” Reports are that they saved it specifically for Sasaki. If he waits till 2025 to post, it’s anyone’s guess where he goes.
What a great show everyone subscribe
Soto will be a NY Met and I bless that signing and congrats ladies.