Bob Nightengale’s Winter Meetings Recap: Next big deal, Mets refresh, Midwest spending, Braves shopping

What is the new approach for the Mets after losing some major impact players? USA Today columnist & FT Insider Bob Nightengale reacts to Baltimore signing Pete Alonso and explains David Stearns’ new approach. He also predicts the next big free agent deal and upper-tier trade. Plus, will the Reds, Pirates, and White Sox get more involved in the market?

(15:29) Was the split between Edwin Diaz and the Mets because they signed Devin Williams and didn't tell Edwin about it? We explore this rumor’s accuracy and whether front offices are communicating with players enough.

(21:16) The Braves were in on Edwin Diaz, but didn’t go deeper due to draft comp rules. We also examine other items from Ken Rosenthal’s notes column.

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