Carton and Big Mac Slam the "Mercenary" and "Irrelevant" Mets
Carton and Big Mac Slam the "Mercenary" and "Irrelevant" Mets  
Podcast: The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle
Published On: Thu Apr 30 2026
Description: Carton and McMonigle analyze the New York Mets' ongoing collapse, describing the roster as a collection of mercenaries that has lost all connection with the fan base. They question Carlos Mendoza's managerial competence and debate whether high payrolls are becoming a liability in modern baseball. 01:32 - Feral Hog Debate 05:12 - JPMorgan Chase Scandal 10:42 - Mets Managerial Failures 14:52 - Hiring Alex Cora 20:00 - MLB Trade Landscape 24:15 - Knicks And Gifts 28:45 - Mets Fan Disconnect 34:40 - Smartphone Muscle Memory