While you were finishing your Thanksgiving leftovers, the New York Post decided to dust off an old storyline about clubhouse tension between Francisco Lindor, Jeff McNeil, and Juan Soto. Is there anything to it, or is this just the same narrative being recycled? Mike breaks down why these stories keep resurfacing — and whether they actually matter for the Mets’ success in 2026.

There’s also some real noise forming in the free-agent market. Is Framber Valdez really worth $30 million a year? Could the Red Sox or Blue Jays push Pete Alonso or Edwin Díaz into uncomfortable territory with aggressive offers? And are the Mets gearing up for a splash involving names like Kyle Tucker, Cody Bellinger, Kyle Schwarber, or Alex Bregman?

Plus, a strong mailbag this week: Mike responds to listener comments on Lindor as team captain, which young players should be protected or moved, and how the new era of coaching could shape this roster.

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