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The Put it in the Books Show '25 Spring Training Special #2: Mets Rankings, Early Standouts & Alvarez Concerns Spring Training is rolling along, and so is *The Put it in the Books Show*! This week, Farace, Keith, and the ever-mysterious Producer Joe (still comfortably stationed behind the wall) take the reins once again while Rodriguez remains on the IL—or maybe he’s just dodging Spring Training like a veteran pitcher with a sore arm. First up: Francisco Alvarez. The young catcher’s situation is causing some early spring concerns, and we’ll break down what it means for the Mets moving forward and if the team needs to start considering backup plans. Next, we’ll dive into MLB Network’s “Top 10 Right Now” rankings and check out which Mets made the cut at their respective positions. Are these rankings fair, or are we looking at another case of the national media disrespecting the orange and blue? Finally, we’ll take a closer look at how some Mets are performing this spring. Who’s hot? Who’s cold? And mo