Bye-Bye, Brandon! Mets Ditch Emotion for Defensive Excellence
Podcast: The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMoniglePublished On: Mon Nov 24 2025
Description: BT & Sal are fired up by Mets President of Baseball Operations David Stearns' press conference after trading fan-favorite Brandon Nimmo to the Rangers for Gold Glove second baseman Marcus Semien. Sal hails the move as "perfect," arguing that Stearns correctly shed emotion to make a "tough decision" that separates "the men from the boys." The hosts discuss the four-fold flexibility this trade provides, especially clearing the outfield for young prospects and securing an elite defensive infielder who is a certified "dirt dog" and a "winner." They dissect Stearns' honest assessment of Semien's declining bat and his emphasis on the player's intangibles, speed, and defense. Finally, BT highlights this as Stearns' first true "stamp" on the roster, breaking away from the previous regime's core and making a crucial move toward "sustainable championship caliber play."
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