MLBTR Podcast: The Mets' Spending Power, Juan Soto Suitors, And The Rangers' Payroll Limits
10/30/2024 12:14 PM
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don't use Spotify or Apple for podcasts.
This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss…
- Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns recently addressed the club’s financial situation (2:00)
- Does the spending capacity of the Mets make them favorites for Juan Soto? (16:00)
- The Rangers are reportedly hoping to duck beneath the competitive balance tax in 2025 (23:00)
Plus, we answer your questions, including…
- Which impending free agent has earned the biggest pay raise by his performance in the current postseason? (30:30)
- Could the Cardinals get Ryan Mountcastle from the Orioles in a deal for Ryan Helsley to fill the void at first? (36:40)
- Could Rowdy Tellez be a fit for the Tigers? (38:50)
- Should Justin Verlander switch into a closer’s role? (41:10)
- Details on what’s coming up soon at MLBTR, including the Top 50 Free Agents, top trade candidates and a megapod (43:25)
Check out our past episodes!
- The World Series, The White Sox Reportedly For Sale, And Tropicana Field – listen here
- Changes In Minnesota, Cubs' Prospect Depth, And Possibilities For The O's – listen here
- Previewing FA Starting Pitchers, TV Deals, And Potential Spending Teams – listen here
The podcast intro and outro song "So Long" is provided courtesy of the band Showoff. Check out their Facebook page here!
