The Mets Have Become Irrelevant? | Straight Outta Flushing

About this episode

The episode discusses the New York Mets' struggles and potential changes as the season progresses.

The New York Mets continue searching for answers as the season threatens to spiral toward summer irrelevance. On this episode of Straight Outta Flushing, Presented By Your Local Ford Stores, Dexter Henry and Tyler Ward are joined by New York Post Mets beat writer Mike Puma to break down the biggest questions surrounding the team heading into June. The crew discusses why the Mets offense has felt so flat for long stretches, whether Carlos Mendoza is maximizing a flawed roster, and what identity this team is actually trying to build. Plus if the Mets become sellers at the MLB Trade Deadline…should even Francisco Lindor be considered untouchable?

People in this episode

Hosts: Dexter Henry, Tyler Ward

Guest: Mike Puma

Topics covered

• Mets performance
• MLB Trade Deadline
• team identity
• offensive struggles
• Carlos Mendoza

Keywords

• Mets
• Carlos Mendoza
• Francisco Lindor
• MLB
• Trade Deadline
• offense
• Mike Puma

Sponsors

Ford

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: New York Post

Places: New York

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