Why Am I a Mets Fan?

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK with another episode of the 'Why am I a Mets Fan?' podcast! This week, we're discussing all of the musings at Mets Spring Training in Port St. Lucie. Opening Day is less than a month away! Carlos Mendoza names Freddy Peralta the Opening Day starter..plus, Juan Soto comments on battling Shohei Ohtani for NL MVP, Brandon Nimmo speaks out, and much more.

00:00-6:00: Mets name Freddy Peralta as the Opening Day starter against Pittsburgh and Paul Skenes
6:01-15:32: Juan Soto vs. Shohei Ohtani for NL MVP?
15:33-25:29: Brandon Nimmo comments about captaincy, more about the clubhouse drama from 2025
25:30-29:27: Should the Mets stick with a 6-man rotation to accommodate Kodai Senga?

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Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back and joined by a very special guest! Newsday New York Mets beat reporter Laura Albanese joins us from Port St. Lucie to give an inside look at Mets spring training. How are all of the new faces faring? How is Juan Soto different this year? What's the plan defensively? And what is the floor and ceiling for this team? All of that and more on this week's episode! Join us!

00:00-8:21: How the vibe around the Mets has shifted - clubhouse atmosphere, what went wrong last year, how the new guys are fitting in, Steve Cohen never naming a captain, and more.
8:22-11:10: The narrative surroundin Juan Soto - what's he really like?
11:11-13:48: Pete Alonso's departure for Baltimore
13:49-19:29: Who has impressed so far at Spring Training? What does the future hold for Mark Vientos, Brett Baty, and Ronny Mauricio?
19:30-21:59: Is this entire team playing out of position? Thoughts on Stearns' defensive strategy
22:00-24:36: The starting rotation - do Tong, Christian Scott start the year in Syracuse?
24:37-28:18: The bigger picture - what is the floor/ceiling for the 2026 Mets? What expectations do they have for themselves?

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Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to discuss updates at Mets Spring Training. Owner Steve Cohen spoke to the media and said that the Mets will NEVER have a captain under his ownership...and a few other things. PLUS, Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor speak on their relationship, and injury updates. Join us!

00:00-11:52: The Mets will NEVER have a captain under Steve Cohen's ownership. Sorry, Francisco Lindor
11:53-20:40: Other things that Steve Cohen has said at Spring Training - regarding last year's failures, what the standard is now, Kyle Tucker, and the new group
20:41-24:12: The relationship between Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor

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Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to discuss the ins and outs of Mets Spring Training! Francisco Lindor is HURT and may need surgery on his hammate bone. PLUS, David Stearns announced on Tuesday that Juan Soto is moving back to left field....and the usual Spring Training bits and pieces; Luke Weaver shows up carrying a Yankees bag, Hayden Senger has quit his job at Whole Foods...the whole nine yards. Join us!

00:00-7:52: Francisco Lindor is HURT, may need surgery. Will he be ready for Opening Day?
7:53-15:21: Juan Soto is moving BACK to left field
15:22-25:11: The last 5% (but today it's more like the last 40%). Valentines Day, Luke Weaver's duffel bag, and Hayden Senger's Whole Foods job

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Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK and Spring Training is HERE!!!! (almost). This week, we analyze the projected 2026 Opening Day lineup and starting rotation for the New York Mets. Who will play where, and who's at risk of starting the season in Syracuse? PLUS, does this team have enough depth for the starting rotation? Join us!!

00:00-2:18: Spring training is here!! (almost)!!!
2:19-17:46: Grading the starting INFIELD - and why it's very unique heading into 2026
17:47-23:04: How will the OUTFIELD shake out? Robert Jr., Soto, Baty anyone?
23:05-28:20: Does the fate of this entire TEAM hinge on the success of the starting rotation? Is there any hope for Senga/Manaea?

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