What's Better: If the Mets Sign ONLY Tarik Skubal or BOTH Michael King AND Clay Holmes?

New York Mets face a pivotal offseason decision: chase ace Tarik Skubal with a record-setting contract or strengthen their rotation with Michael King and Clay Holmes.Could Skubal’s dominance elevate the Mets to true contender status, or is depth the smarter investment for a rotation in need of reliability?Ryan Finkelstein breaks down contract comparisons, payroll flexibility, and the Mets’ strategy for building around Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto.Key topics include AAV records, risks of long-term pitching deals, and how major league aces like Gerrit Cole and Zack Wheeler have shaped recent postseason runs.The discussion weighs the risks and rewards of superstar versus depth, the realities of free agency bidding wars with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the pressure of maximizing the Mets’ current championship window.Which path gives New York the edge in 2027 and beyond? Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub  JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS INSIDER COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmets  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast.Dose DailyReady to give your liver the support it deserves? Head to https://DoseDaily.co/LOCKEDONMLB or enter LOCKEDONMLB to get 35% off your first subscription.  Aura CybersecurityStart your free trial today at https://aura.com/aware.  Protect yourself now. Gameday Mens HealthGameday Men’s Health is a real, in-person men’s health clinic that looks at the full picture  before developing a treatment plan. Book your complimentary test and consult at https://join.gamedaymenshealth.com/reasons_to_choose_gameday-1201?utm_source=lockedon&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=MLB&utm_network=lockedon&utm_adgroup=corp&ghl_tag=national,corp5-Hour ENERGYGet candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or AmazonStanceCheck out the ICON collection from Stance—premium comfort, performance, and durability designed for whatever your day brings. Use promo Code LOCKEDON at checkout for 20% off your purchase.  Learn more at https://Stance.com.Stance. The Official Sock Partner of Major League Baseball.KALSHIFor a limited time, Dow