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108. Mets in Crisis: David Stearns, Francisco Lindor, and What Comes Next

Will Hernandez and LeeJay Parrilla

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Steve Cohen says David Stearns is not going anywhere, but after another disastrous Mets season, should the owner really trust the executive who constructed this roster?

Will, LeeJay and Erik react to Cohen’s revealing podcast appearance, the lack of tough follow-up questions, concerns about the Mets’ farm system and the growing speculation surrounding Francisco Lindor. Is Lindor truly captain material? Could the Mets actually trade him before the deadline? And why does Stearns continue operating like he is still running a small-market franchise?

The crew also recaps its Fourth of July trip to Atlanta, including the chaos of Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, the experience surrounding Truist Park and the College Football Hall of Fame’s AI inexplicably turning Will into a completely different person.

During halftime, Will shares the full story of his first singles mixer and speed-dating event—including why he almost drove away without entering, how exhausting 15 consecutive conversations became and whether he plans to contact any of the three women whose numbers he received.

Plus: what the United States is missing in soccer development, the problem with “non-competitive pitches,” and whether rap concerts provide enough of an actual show.

Timestamps

1:26: Wildlife, bison and a man walking across America
10:26: The podcast’s summer schedule
11:37: Recapping the Atlanta trip
40:57: Steve Cohen podcast reaction
1:22:00: Will tries speed dating
1:40:29: World Cup discussion
1:50:47: Concert chaos and the rap-versus-rock debate
1:55:38: Home Run Derby and final thoughts

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