- Timmy Trumpet intro’s Edwin Diaz – Kazoo version
- MLB Winter Meetings Vibe – transitions from old to new
- Networking meals, suites, closed door conversations and bars
- Edwin Diaz leaves the Mets to join the LA Do
- Kyle Schwarber re-signs with the Phillies
- Pete Alonso seen at the meetings & now has left the Mets to join the Baltimore Orioles
- Toronto Blue Jays were criticized for their selections early last year – but results developed a World Series competitor team
- How will the AL East & NL East respond to Alonso’s move to O’s
- Taylor Ward and Alonso can be veteran leadership for Baltimore
- Imagine O’s pitching adding Zac Gallen, Max Scherzer to the mix with Cody Ponce & Dylan Cease
- Pirates – what will this organization do to build a stronger team to keep Paul Skenes
- Pirates 2025 payroll around $90 million – ranking of 28 out of 30
- Pittsburgh had 2.5 million fans entering the home turnstiles in 2015. That has dropped to 1.5 million
- What will Paul Skenes see in the stands if the Pirates expand spending
- Roy Halladay - Look to history and see missteps of Blue Jays on how they did not spend enough to build a strong team around Halladay
- Where would the Rays be if they had added Freddie Freeman
- There was a loss of 2 million fans as Alex Anthopoulos left the Blue Jays
- Mark Prior was Paul Skenes before there was a Paul Skenes
- Dreaming on Kyle Tucker coming home to Tampa Bay Rays
- Most likely landing spots for Tucker – Mets, Blue Jays, Dodgers
- As George Springer is aging Kyle Tucker looks to be a great replacement piece for the Blue Jays
- What about Bo Bichette
- Mets need to make 3 new deals to strengthen their 2026 season
- Carson Benge & Chandler Simpson player comparison
- Jet Williams another potential hitter for the NY Mets
- Mets need to build a Sandlot Enthusiasm
- Reflect on great managers who are humble & relatable – Kevin Cash & Tony Francona
- Jeff McNeill lacks the defensive energy that Brandon Nimmo brings to the game
- How much would the Mets pay to sign Kyle Tucker
- Expect more signings before Christmas
- Dodgers Dave Roberts speaks candidly to Salary Caps & Salary Floors
- Mat’s Labor Peace equation includes Open Books, Salary Caps & Floors. These must be achieved before CBA negotiations
- Billionaire owners know how to play the game
- Christmas Cheer from the Germain & Corbett homes
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