This week, Rich is joined by guest Jake Brown – host of Mets Daily & Sports Illustrated contributor – to close out the first half of the regular season and gear up for the trade deadline and second half pennant race. TOPICS: Evaluating an up-and-down week (and season) for the Mets Debating our Met of the Week Could this year's trade deadline be David Stearns' legacy? Buying or selling: Mark Vientos vs. Francisco Álvarez Biggest excitements and fears about the second half BECOME A PAID SUPPORTER FOR FULL EPISODES: www.patreon.com/JustMets SUBSCRIBE TO THE JUST METS NEWSLETTER www.justmets.net SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE www.youtube.com/@justmets FOLLOW JUST METS ON TWITTER www.twitter.com/just_mets FOLLOW RICH ON TWITTER www.twitter.com/richmacleod