BT & Sal kick off by addressing the "elephant in the room"—the widely rumored return of Craig Carton—and how it impacts their future. The debate immediately shifts to a fiery attack on the Giants, with Sal declaring GM Joe Schoen's tenure a "fireable offense" for overseeing the team's regression, while Tierney argues the job is suddenly "incredibly appealing" due to QB Jaxson Dart. They debate the fit of a veteran GM like Thomas Dimitroff and whether Bill Belichick's baggage is too much for the New York spotlight. In a Yankees Hot Stove segment, they debate Kyle Tucker's price tag, Sal demands a hard stop at eight years, and they analyze the potential "Superpower Strategy" of trading for an ace like Max Fried or Tarik Skubal to create the league's best rotation. The Mets debate centers on Pete Alonso's free agency, with Tierney predicting a "robust" market (including the Red Sox) that forces the Mets to pay, while Sal dismisses the notion of a significantly better offer emerging. They also discuss the Jets' momentum trending up versus the Giants' organizational rot. Finally, they tackle the hilarious and controversial Three Random Questions: Would you date a porn star? (a nod to the viral fake Soto tweet), What's the worst part of being married? (losing your schedule/having to fake interest), and What's the best part of being married? (having a supportive teammate).