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On this bonus episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Joe DeMayo sits down for an exclusive interview with Mets Double-A prospect Ryan Clifford, who is rising through the team’s farm system after being acquired in the Justin Verlander trade with the Astros last season. Clifford talks about his earliest baseball memories, the decision of going pro vs attending Vanderbilt, getting traded to the Mets, how he’s developed as pro player so far, and his goals for the remainder of 2024. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.00:00 Joe DeMayo talks to Mets prospect Ryan Clifford00:15 Earliest baseball memory and favorite team growing up00:30 Going pro versus going to Vanderbilt01:00 Heading into the MLB Draft02:00 Getting drafted by Houston02:30 The trade to the Mets in the Justin Verlander deal03:35 Transition to Mets player development system04:10 Experience with Brooklyn Cyclones05:15 Adjusting to Double-A 05:55 4 hits during a game on July 406:40 Playing defense07:10 Offensive room for growth07:55 Goals for the rest of 2024, eyes on the big leagues? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo preview what may go down for the Mets before the 2024 MLB trade deadline. Connor and Joe kick off the show with a look at the week that was, including a status report on the rehab and potential return of Kodai Senga to the starting rotation. Then the guys go long on the upcoming MLB trade deadline by discussing all kinds of possible moves for the Mets and David Stearns, including trades for relievers, outfielders, and what the cost could be for any deals. Later, the show goes Down on The Farm for an update on top prospect Drew Gilbert, and busts open the Mailbag to take on questions about a new way to manage the pitching staff and also the idea of trading Pete Alonso. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show01:15 The Week That Was…the Marlins are annoying!03:20 Kodai Senga status report05:30 Let’s get to the MLB trade deadline, who is moving, buying, selling?11:05 Looking at relief pitchers15:55 Looking at outfielders19:40 Who would the Mets give up in deals?22:20 Head’s up - next week’s show is LIVE on Tuesday after the deadline!24:10 The Scoreboard – making the next bets33:35 Down on the Farm: Draft pick signings35:00 Down on the Farm: Drew Gilbert update and what’s next36:45 Mailbag – A whole new pitching plan and strategy proposal44:45 Mailbag – Should the Mets trade Pete Alonso? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo welcome Mets VP of Amateur Scouting Kris Gross to the show to recap the team’s selections in the 2024 MLB Draft, and then the guys look ahead to the second half of the season. Leading off, Gross talks about Carson Benge, Jonathan Santucci, Nate Dohm, and many other picks the Mets made in the draft, and also discusses how he came to the Mets and got into scouting. Later, Connor and Joe reveal some other names to know from the later rounds, look back at the wins from the week before, look ahead to ideas for the MLB Trade Deadline, while also hitting on Brandon Sproat in the Futures Game, Pete Alonso in the Home Run Derby, and the return of Kodai Senga to the Mets rotation. The guys then wrap the show by opening the Mailbag to take on questions about prospect JT Schwartz, the future at first base for the organization, and the process behind projecting pitching prospects. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show00:50 Mets VP of Amateur Scouting Kris Gross joins the show01:10 Getting into scouting02:00 Joining the Mets, relationship with David Stearns02:40 1st round pick Carson Benge03:35 Two-way players in the pros?04:30 2nd round pick Jonathan Santucci05:35 3rd round pick Nate Dohm06:25 4th round pick Eli Serrano07:30 5th round pick Trey Snyder08:30 Overall draft strategy09:30 Goodbye to Kris Gross10:25 Names to know from Draft Days 2 and 315:40 The Week That Was…with wins18:35 Mets Trade Deadline plans23:25 Brandon Sproat shines at Futures Game25:25 Pete Alonso and the Home Run Derby29:05 Kodai Senga on the way back, how the rotation could shake out32:05 The Scoreboard – recapping last week34:15 Mailbag – prospect JT Schwartz38:45 Mailbag – The future at first base45:15 Mailbag – Projecting pitching prospects Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this bonus episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Joe DeMayo sits down for an exclusive interview with Mets Double-A pitching prospect Brandon Sproat, who is quickly rising the ranks of the team’s farm system. The 2023 second-round pick talks about his beginnings in baseball, his path from Florida to professional baseball, getting drafted three different times including twice by the Mets, his development so far in the system, his place in national prospect rankings, and his goals for the rest of the 2024 season. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo preview the MLB Draft with Jim Callis from MLB.com and also recap an up and down week for the Mets. Leading off, senior writer for MLB Pipeline and MLB.com Jim Callis stops by the show to reveal the top targets in next week’s MLB Draft for the Mets and other big league teams. The guys also talk sleeper picks and the overall state of the Mets farm system. Later, Connor and Joe look back at the games against the Nationals and the Pirates, then go Down on the Farm to recap Joe’s trip to see Double-A Binghamton where he got to chat with top prospects Brandon Sproat and Ryan Clifford. Finally, things wrap up with more Scoreboard predictions, and Mailbag questions answered about finding bullpen help externally and also within the organization. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show00:55 Jim Callis joins the show01:20 Evaluating the 2024 draft class overall03:15 Odds for the number 1 pick08:00 Names to know for the Mets pick at number 1915:10 David Stearns and Kris Gross influence on Mets draft strategy19:25 Personal favorite players in the draft21:10 The overall state of the Mets farm system23:35 Brandon Sproat and Christian Scott25:20 The evolution of the MLB Draft as an event34:50 The Week That Was…wins, losses, bullpen problems and solutions?41:24 The Christian Scott situation 47:15 Down on the Fam/Mailbag – Joe’s visits with Brandon Sproat and Ryan Clifford54:35 The Scoreboard – recapping last week56:25 The Scoreboard – next bets01:00:40 Mailbag – Relief help external?01:04:30 Mailbag – Relief help internal? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo talk Mets big hits on the field, both of the baseball and the music variety, plus Vito Calise and Jonathan Baron from the Meet at the Apple podcast stop by the show. First up, Connor and Joe recap a crazy week that featured a Subway Series sweep of the Yankees, Jose Iglesias performing OMG at Citi Field, the Mets offense rolling, and a bunch of bullpen misadventures against the Astros and Nationals. The guys also look at the return of Christian Scott to the rotation, go Down on the Farm to look for reliever options, and break out the Mailbag to answer questions about prospect rankings, the trade value of Brett Baty, and MLB trade deadline scenarios. Vito Calise and Jonathan Baron from the Meet at the Apple podcast also join the show for a chat about Mets podcasting, the full stories behind Grimace and the Jose Iglesias OMG performance, and the exciting scene that Citi Field has become on game day. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:0:00 Welcome to the show1:25 Review of Subway Series2:53 Mets staying hot!3:34 Alvarez and Vientos emerging as superstars.5:45 Mark Vientos’ turn around this season10:00 Bullpen problems and possible solutions13:18 Christian Scott, Kodai Senga and the fate of the rotation18:16: Vito Calise and Jonathan Baron of Meet at the Apple podcast21:40 Favorite moment from show: Jose Iglesias24:27 Favorite moment from show: Month of June, Subway Series25:50 The story of Grimace throwing out first pitch30:20 How Jose Iglesias OMG performance came to be36:00 Is there such thing as a concert curse?40:42 Down on the Farm: Relief pitching options46:00 Down on the Farm: Brandon Sproat in the MLB Futures Game47:47 The Scoreboard – recapping last week49:51 The Scoreboard – next bets56:32 Mailbag – Mark Vientos56:58 Mailbag – Prospect Rankings and Kevin Parada1:00:00 Mailbag – Brett Baty trade value for reliever, Ryan Clifford/Drew Gilbert l1:04:35 Mailbag – MLB Trade Deadline options Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are live outside Citi Field before the Mets and Yankees square off in the Subway Series. Connor and Joe shout to the Mets masses about the sticky suspension for Edwin Diaz, the Mets turning their season around, the crucial stretch of games ahead, and the debate about who should represent the Mets at the 2024 MLB All-Star Game. The guys also go Down on the Farm to discuss the red hot Luisangel Acuna and break down Joe’s new Top 30 Prospects list. And of course, the show takes questions from social media and from the audience about Mets topics ranging all the way from prospects to the bullpen to wrestling and so much more! Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.0:00 Welcome to the show0:52 Edwin Diaz's sticky situation5:42 Mailbag: Mets record after Diaz suspension6:38 Bats come alive in June7:57 Buy or sell at the deadline?9:20 Francisco Alvarez's impact10:39 Mailbag: Ben Gamel call-up11:39 Subway Series Prediction12:26 Importance of series win vs Cubs13:25 Favorite Subway Series memories14:29 Leadoff Lindor15:49 Down on the Farm: Luisangel Acuna17:46 Mailbag: Underrated prospect Daiverson Gutierrez18:37 The Scoreboard: Last week's recap19:37 The Scoreboard: Subway Series edition23:00 Fan Question: Jose Butto and Christian Scott return24:44 Fan Question: Who fills in for Diaz?26:05 Fan Question: Kodai Senga return27:13 Mailbag: Mascot madness28:01 Mailbag: When do the Mets start to sell?31:29 Mailbag: Deadline acquisitions33:46 Mailbag: Marte replacement34:57 Mailbag: Sellable assets35:44 Mailbag: Boston Baro37:05 Down on the Farm: Bonus Round38:34 Mailbag: Bring back Chris Bassitt?40:18 Mailbag: Bullpen reinforcements41:49 Closing thoughts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are here for Mets hits, wins, wild cards races, and giving credit to Grimace because, why not? The guys look back at a winning week for the Mets and the reasons behind it including J.D. Martinez, Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, a stabilized catching duo, solid pitching, and maybe some magic from a certain McDonald’s character. Connor and Joe also break down the wild card race in the NL, Lindor haters, progress for Mark Vientos, Jeff McNeil’s playing time, and then go Down of the Farm for a check in on prospect Nick Morabito. Finally, the guys wrap things up with more Scoreboard predictions, and a dive into the Mailbag to answer questions about trades vs qualifying offers for Pete Alonso and Luis Severino, the status of prospects Ryan Clifford and Drew Gilbert, and reasons to really believe in the Mets. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show01:00 The Mets Pod will be live at Citi Field before the Subway Series on Tuesday 6/25!01:40 The week that was: a really good one02:10 The Grimace Era brings Mets wins03:45 J.D. Martinez delivering as DH06:55 Francisco Lindor leading off and getting hot10:00 Pete Alonso and Brandon Nimmo also picking up steam14:05 Francisco Alvarez and Luis Torrens catching duo success16:25 Pitching depth20:05 The Wild, Wild, Wild Card20:50 The Mets Pod Temperature Check: Hating on Lindor Haters22:30 The Mets Pod Temperature Check: Mark Vientos24:45 The Mets Pod Temperature Check: Grimace Jokes25:50 The Mets Pod Temperature Check: Benching Jeff McNeil27:50 The Mets Pod Temperature Check: The Mets Pod at Citi Field28:55 Down on the Farm: Nick Morabito31:50 The Scoreboard – recapping last week32:55 The Scoreboard – next bets38:20 Mailbag – Pete Alonso/Luis Severino trade returns vs qualifying offers41:40 Mailbag – Ryan Clifford/Drew Gilbert45:30 Mailbag – What’s one thing that convinces you the Mets could be good? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo welcome Mets two-way prospect Nolan McLean (aka Cowboy Ohtani) to the show to talk about moving towards the majors as both a pitcher and a hitter. Connor and Joe talk to McLean about the nickname they gave him, what is was like being drafted, the challenges of being a two-way player, his development so far at Double-A Binghamton, and a scouting report on his former Oklahoma State teammate Carson Benge, a potential 2024 Mets draft target. Later, the show looks back at London, an overall solid week that was for the Mets, plus the urgency to turn things around before the season becomes a sell-off. Connor and Joe also examine the situation at catcher with Francisco Alvarez coming back, the forthcoming return of Edwin Diaz, and recent moves made by David Stearns and Carlos Mendoza that may be on the margins, but are clearly sending messages for the future of the organization. Finally, the guys wrap things up with more Scoreboard predictions, and a dip into the Mailbag to answer questions about potential Pete Alonso trade returns, the Mets museum at Citi Field, and possible selections for the Mets with the 19th overall pick in the upcoming MLB Draft. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Mets two-way prospect Nolan McLean joins the show01:00 What does Nolan think of the “Cowboy Ohtani” nickname?01:45 Talking to teams pre-draft about playing both ways02:25 Giving up playing quarterback at Oklahoma State03:25 Getting drafted by the Mets04:30 First spring training experience, hitting and pitching05:15 Converting from a reliever in college to a pro starter06:25 Offensive development at Double-A06:55 How long can he maintain being a two-way player?07:30 Biggest adjustment between High-A and Double-A08:35 Scouting McLean’s former Oklahoma State teammate Carson Benge11:00 The week that was: a pretty good one13:40 Sell everything, or sell some and keep some?14:40 With Francisco Alvarez coming back, who stays to back him up?18:20 Edwin Diaz on the way back20:00 David Stearns and Carlos Mendoza sending clear messages for now and the future27:05 Down on the Farm: Bryce Montes de Oca28:45 Well, there’s the answer, Luis Torrens will back up Alvarez29:55 The Scoreboard – recapping last week30:55 The Scoreboard – next bets34:25 Mailbag – Pete Alonso trade returns?40:30 Mailbag – Mets Museum improvements45:00 Mailbag – Mets draft targets with the 19th pick in the 2024 MLB Draft Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo take stock of the Mets offense, bullpen, and the fate of the season. The guys recap a week where the offense got better, the bullpen got worse, and the Mets continued to barely tread water. Connor and Joe discuss the underperformance of veterans, how the Mets need a strong June to convince the front office not to sell everything in July, the woes of the bullpen, a huge opportunity for Mark Vientos moving forward, and the hopes tied to the return of Francisco Alvarez. The show then does a Mailbag version of Down on the Farm, with questions answered about Mets minor league affiliates in cold-weather locations, pitching prospects Mike Vasil and Dom Hamel, plus lesser-known names Stanley Consuegra and Jack Wenninger. Later, Connor and Joe do another round of bets on The Scoreboard before opening a regular Mailbag to tackle questions about unlucky hitters and what a post trade deadline Mets lineup could look like. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show01:05 The week that was: offense better, bullpen worse02:55 Underperformance and the fate of the 2024 Mets06:15 Are we heading for a big sell off?09:00 Huge opportunity for Mark Vientos13:40 Bullpen woes17:40 A return of Francisco Alvarez and a look ahead to London21:10 The shaky National League22:45 Down on the Farm Mailbag: Cold locations for Mets minors25:15 Down on the Farm Mailbag: Mike Vasil and Dom Hamel28:15 Down on the Farm Mailbag: Stanley Consuegra and Jack Wenninger30:30 The Scoreboard – recapping last week31:35 The Scoreboard – next bets34:45 Mailbag – Unlucky hitters according to Statcast?39:25 Mailbag – What does a post trade deadline sale lineup look like? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.