Kyle Tucker, Pete Alonso, Edwin Diaz, Mets & Holiday Cheer

Timmy Trumpet intro’s Edwin Diaz – Kazoo versionMLB Winter Meetings Vibe – transitions from old to newNetworking meals, suites, closed door conversations and barsEdwin Diaz leaves the Mets to join the LA DoKyle Schwarber re-signs with the PhilliesPete Alonso seen at the meetings & now has left the Mets to join the Baltimore OriolesToronto Blue Jays were criticized for their selections early last year – but results developed a World Series competitor teamHow will the AL East & NL East respond to Alonso’s move to O’sTaylor Ward and Alonso can be veteran leadership for BaltimoreImagine O’s pitching adding Zac Gallen, Max Scherzer to the mix with Cody Ponce & Dylan CeasePirates – what will this organization do to build a stronger team to keep Paul SkenesPirates 2025 payroll around $90 million – ranking of 28 out of 30Pittsburgh had 2.5 million fans entering the home turnstiles in 2015.  That has dropped to 1.5 millionWhat will Paul Skenes see in the stands if the Pirates expand spendingRoy Halladay - Look to history and see missteps of Blue Jays on how they did not spend enough to build a strong team around HalladayWhere would the Rays be if they had added Freddie FreemanThere was a loss of 2 million fans as Alex Anthopoulos left the Blue Jays Mark Prior was Paul Skenes before there was a Paul SkenesDreaming on Kyle Tucker coming home to Tampa Bay RaysMost likely landing spots for Tucker – Mets, Blue Jays, DodgersAs George Springer is aging Kyle Tucker looks to be a great replacement piece for the Blue JaysWhat about Bo BichetteMets need to make 3 new deals to strengthen their 2026 seasonCarson Benge & Chandler Simpson player comparisonJet Williams another potential hitter for the NY MetsMets need to build a Sandlot EnthusiasmReflect on great managers who are humble & relatable – Kevin Cash & Tony FranconaJeff McNeill lacks the defensive energy that Brandon Nimmo brings to the gameHow much would the Mets pay to sign Kyle TuckerExpect more signings before ChristmasDodgers Dave Roberts speaks candidly to Salary Caps & Salary FloorsMat’s Labor Peace equation includes Open Books, Salary Caps & Floors. These must be achieved before CBA negotiationsBillionaire owners know how to play the gameChristmas Cheer from the Germain & Corbett homes Remember the Season of Giving  Neil Solondz with the Purple Stride - To join go to http://support.pancan.org/goto/neilsolondz Find Mat at @matgermain.bsky.social or reach Mark @  baseballbizondeck@gmail.com BaseballBiz on Deck, @ iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, & at www.baseballbizOnDeck.com