DOUBT: Should the Mets Bet BIG on Munetaka Murakami? | Or Are They Better Off With Kazuma Okamoto?

Could the New York Mets turn to Japan for Pete Alonso’s replacement? Munetaka Murakami’s power-packed profile sparks debate—will his swing-and-miss struggles translate to MLB, or could he become the next big home run threat in Queens? Host Ryan Finkelstein weighs the risks of signing an unproven slugger to a long-term deal. Kazuma Okamoto emerges as a safer, versatile free agent option, offering pop, defensive reliability at multiple positions, and consistency at the plate. Discussion widens to leading international arms like Tatsuya Imai, plus notable KBO and NPB names who could bolster the Mets’ roster. Mets trade rumors swirl around Jeff McNeil and Brandon Nimmo, adding intrigue to the offseason. Can David Stearns strike gold overseas, or will New York stick with homegrown talent at first base? JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS INSIDER COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmets Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup . PrizePicks — Run Your Game. Click Link Here : https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONMLB Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The NBA and NFL seasons are here, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.