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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are prospecting on the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as they break down the big Mets names on the big baseball prospect lists, and also look for more offseason additions to the team in the weeks ahead. With Baseball Prospectus and Baseball America releasing new prospect rankings for 2024, Connor and Joe take the time to check in on Jett Williams, Drew Gilbert, Luisangel Acuna, Christian Scott, and other Mets minor leaguers making moves in the eyes of evaluators around the game. The guys talk about the development of the players in the Mets system, and preview where many of them will play in 2024. Later, Connor and Joe chat about the approach of David Stearns to building the Mets now and in the future, and also discuss the recent international signings by the organization. Finally, the show opens a stuffed Mailbag to answer questions about Josh Hader, Brandon Woodruff, Matt Allan, and Starling Marte. 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 Vote for The Mets Pod for the Sports Podcast Awards!01:20 Why is the free agent market so slow, what’s happening?07:00 Talking Mets designated hitter options (again)12:00 The Mets offseason so far16:00 David Stearns comments and approach this offseason and in the future22:35 Down on the Farm: International signings (Yovanny Rodriguez, Yensi Rivas, others)27:50 Down on the Farm: Many Mets on Baseball Prospectus Top 101 and Baseball America Top 100 lists32:55 Mailbag – Why not Josh Hader?35:35 Mailbag – International VS Domestic Scouting, International Busts?38:20 Mailbag – Brandon Woodruff market?41:00 Mailbag = Matt Allan expectations?42:45 Mailbag – The outlook for Starling Marte? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo celebrate the 100th episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as they break down the Mets additions of Sean Manaea and Harrison Bader, and look at the MLB market for more potential acquisitions. Connor and Joe go long on what Manaea brings to the Mets starting rotation, how Bader fits in the outfield and lineup, plus what the Mets should do next – like adding a designated hitter such as Jorge Soler, Justin Turner, or J.D. Martinez. Later, the show wraps by unwrapping the Mailbag to answer questions about flipping prospects for pitching and whether or not the Mets should have a 6-man starting rotation. 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 Vote for The Mets Pod for the Sports Podcast Awards!01:20 It’s the 100th episode of The Mets Pod, so let’s ask some 100-themed questions!01:40 Will Pete Alonso, Francisco Lindor and Francisco Alverez combine for 100 home runs in 2024?05:00 Will Edwin Diaz have at least 100 Ks in 2024?06:05 Will the Mets win 100 games in 2025?07:30 If Joe said the word “platoon” properly 100 times in a row, would he finally have the vocal muscle memory established to say the word properly moving forward?08:25 Sean Manaea17:55 Harrison Bader25:25 What’s next? The DH market?29:30 Mailbag – Prospects for pitching?33:00 Mailbag – 6-man rotation for the Mets? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo start the new year with a new episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as they wait for the Mets to add some new players for 2024. Connor and Joe completely move on from Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Lucas Giolito in order to focus on alternate pitching targets like Sean Manaea, Michael Lorenzen, and Hyun Jin Ryu. The guys also talk DH ideas such as Jorge Soler, Justin Turner, and J.D. Martinez, while also throwing around names of relief pitchers still available on the free agent market. Later, the show dumps out the Mailbag to answer questions about New Year’s resolutions for the Mets, and also potential contract numbers for Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery. 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 Vote for The Mets Pod for the Sports Podcast Awards!01:45 Why is the MLB market so slow?03:45 What happened with Lucas Giolito?11:25 Other pitching targets: Sean Manaea, Michael Lorenzen, Hjun Jin Ryu23:45 DH targets: Jorge Soler, Justin Turner, J.D. Martinez31:10 Filling out the bullpen35:05 Mailbag – What are Mets New Year’s resolutions?37:15 Mailbag – Blake Snell and prospect reality41:15 Mailbag – Jordan Montgomery45:00 Would you do the Sonny Gray contract of you had the chance? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo check in with a special extra emergency episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the race to sign Yoshinobu Yamamoto ended with the Japanese star pitcher choosing to join the Los Angeles Dodgers. Connor and Joe go through the process of what happened in the pursuit, the details of the Mets offer, and why Yamamoto landed in LA. The guys then move on to what’s next, and explore all kinds of things that Steve Cohen, David Stearns, and the Mets organization can do to build the team in 2024 and beyond, as the Mets pivot to other free agent and trade targets this offseason. 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 Vote for The Mets Pod for the Sports Podcast Awards!01:30 Yoshinobu Yamamoto goes to the Dodgers, what happened?08:30 How does this affect the chase for Juan Soto next offseason?10:45 What are the next moves for the Mets?23:25 Mailbag – What do Mets fans want next? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop an all-new episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Yoshinobu Yamamoto watch continues for the Mets and MLB. Connor and Joe go through all the latest in the pursuit of the star pitcher from Japan, as Yamamoto’s decision looms and will topple the dominoes for the rest of the offseason. The guys talk money, dinner at Steve Cohen’s house, what the Yankees and others have to offer, when they expect the news to come out, and predictions for what the contract will look like. Later, the show makes the call to the bullpen to discuss the addition of Yohan Ramirez and the overall relief pitching strategy shown so far by David Stearns. Finally, Connor and Joe open the Mailbag to answer questions about multi-year deals for other free agents, Brandon Woodruff, and the overall frenzy surrounding Yamamoto’s free agency. 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 Vote for The Mets Pod for the Sports Podcast Awards!02:20 The Yoshinobu Yamamoto Watch continues, where do the Mets stand?11:15 Predicting Yamamoto’s contract16:30 Predicting the shelf life of this episode of The Mets Pod18:15 Yohan Ramirez and the David Stearns bullpen strategy23:15 Mailbag – Any other multi-year deals with anyone else?25:05 Mailbag – What about Brandon Woodruff?27:00 Mailbag – What do you think of the crazy chase for Yamamoto? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are back with another episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets face a serious injury for Ronny Mauricio and intense competition to sign Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Connor and Joe look ahead to the domino effect of the Mauricio ACL injury, and what it means for Brett Baty and other external options for offense and third base such as Justin Turner and more. They also react to the Shohei Ohtani deal with the Dodgers, including how it affects the rest of the free agent market, and specifically the race for Japanese pitching star Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Connor and Joe also go long on the long process to court Yamamoto, and where things stand for the Mets, Yankees, and the other teams in the hunt for the hurler. Later in the show, Connor and Joe open the Mailbag to answer questions about Ohtani’s contract deferrals, Jordan Montgomery, and the future of the hot corner for 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 show01:10 Ronny Mauricio injured, needs surgery for torn ACL04:25 Other options for offense/third base09:55 Shohei Ohtani deal and what’s next for the free agent markey11:40 Mailbag – Questions about Ohtani’s contract deferrals17:30 With Ohtani done, what does it mean for the Yoshinobu Yamamoto chase?23:10 Seth Lugo gets a nice deal24:00 Is it a Yamamoto or bust strategy for the Mets?29:15 Mailbag – How many years for Jordan Montgomery?37:45 Mailbag – Options at 3B41:10 Mailbag – Will we ever see a contract like Ohtani’s again? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop the third live 2023 Winter Meetings edition of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as Will Sammon of The Athletic joins the show to talk about his report of Mets brass visiting Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Japan, and other winter meetings news and notes. Sammon reveals the story behind Mets owner Steve Cohen and president of baseball operations David Stearns traveling to Japan to meet the star pitcher they covet in free agency, and discusses next steps in the process for all the MLB suitors for Yamamoto. The guys also chat about other pitchers on the market, plus what the Mets will do to address the outfield, designated hitter, and a solid set up man for Edwin Diaz. Later in the show, Connor and Joe take live questions from the fans about the total money for Yamamoto, Juan Soto’s future beyond this season, and the latest on a possible Pete Alonso extension. 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 show, welcome Will Sammon from The Athletic01:30 Steve Cohen and David Stearns visit Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Japan03:35 Any sense of Mets confidence they can land Yamamoto?05:05 Where will Yamamoto’s US meetings take place?06:15 Is there a pivot plan in place for Mets pitching without Yamamoto?08:35 Is run prevention the goal in adding outfielders?10:35 Will the Mets look to sign a DH?12:30 Who pitches the 8th inning ahead of Edwin Diaz?15:45 The Mets Pod/Athlete Logos T-Shirt giveaway!17:05 Mailbag – Mets highest offer for Yamamoto?20:00 Mailbag – Throwing around money numbers for Yamamoto22:40 Mailbag – Can Senga help the Mets land Yamamoto?25:05 Mailbag – Will the Yankees re-sign Juan Soto if the trade goes through?27:55 Mailbag – Pete Alonso’s future, the latest29:55 Mailbag – If no Yamamoto - Monty, Snell, ERod, or Imanaga? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joe DeMayo and special guest co-host Jerry Blevins deliver another live 2023 Winter Meetings edition of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as Joe and Jerry continue to hold out for news on Yoshinobu Yamamoto and other potential Mets moves. SNY Mets Reporter Steve Gelbs joins the show from on site at the MLB Winter Meetings in Nashville, and reveals what it’s like at the hotel as the entire baseball world waits for updates, and also discusses options for the Mets in the starting rotation, outfield, and bullpen. Later in the show, Jerry shares what the winter meetings are like from a player’s perspective, and the guys answer live questions from fans about free agency, the future for Pete Alonso, the chances of Yamamoto getting more money than Gerrit Cole, and the idea of Ronny Mauricio being a designated hitter. 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 show, welcome guest co-host Jerry Blevins, and Steve Gelbs from the Winter Meetings02:30 What’s going on in Nashville? Anything? Anyone?03:45 Thoughts on David Stearns, talking to him06:35 Yoshinobu Yamamoto, how much money will he get?09:40 If Yamamoto goes elsewhere, what are the other options?14:00 What will the Mets do in the OF, can they count on Starling Marte?17:00 Talking bullpen options21:15 Mailbag – Hot chicken and hotel issues in Nashville24:20 The MLB Draft Lottery26:40 Jerry shares a player’s perspective of the MLB Winter Meetings29:50 Mailbag – Jerry, what was free agency like?31:35 Mailbag – Pete Alonso’s future33:10 Mailbag – Will Yamamoto get more money than Gerrit Cole?35:50 Mailbag – What about Ronny Mauricio as DH? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop a live 2023 Winter Meetings edition of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, the first of three special episodes this week, as the Mets wait on word from Yoshinobu Yamamoto and other free agent targets. Connor and Joe are joined by SNY MLB Insider Andy Martino from on site at the MLB Winter Meetings in Nashville, who reports on the Yamamoto sweepstakes, other players that interest the Mets, and what else to expect from David Stearns and the Mets front office throughout the week. Later, the guys answer questions from viewers about the starting rotation, Shohei Ohtani, Shota Imanaga, the state of the Mets outfield, and roles moving forward for Ronny Mauricio, Brett Baty, and Mark Vientos. 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 show, welcome SNY MLB Insider Andy Martino from the Winter Meetings01:05 What’s the vibe so far in Nashville?02:40 Expectations of activity over the next two days03:20 The Mets plans for the outfield05:00 Mets targets for DH06:15 Pitching names on the market, staying away from the trade market08:55 The Yoshinobu Yamamoto sweepstakes, what’s going on?11:25 More on Yamamoto13:10 Mailbag – If no Yamamoto, what’s the pivot?17:20 Mailbag – The role for DJ Stewart20:45 Mets a fit for Jung Hoo Lee?22:20 Mailbag – The plan for Ronny Mauricio, Brett Baty, and Mark Vientos25:55 Mailbag – Thoughts on Jarred Kelenic being traded to the Braves28:25 Mailbag – Mets and Shohei Ohtani30:05 Mailbag – What’s the buzz on Shota Imanaga?32:50 The MLB market waits on Shohei Ohtani Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are live from the 2023 Queens Baseball Convention for a very special edition of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac with a live audience! The guys cover the addition of Luis Severino and other small Mets moves made so far, and also talk about big targets like Yoshinobu Yamamoto as the Winter Meetings kick off next week. Connor and Joe also break down the big name prospects in the farm system, examine the offseason trade market, and pass the mic through the crowd for live questions from the fans. 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 show03:10 Luis Severino is on board05:50 The Yoshinobu Yamamoto sweepstakes and a 6-man rotation13:15 The trade market16:25 David Stearns and small but important moves18:40 Down on the Farm: Talking Mets prospects26:50 Mailbag – Prospect to keep an eye on: Jeremy Rodriguez29:10 Mailbag – Rotation predictions32:15 Mailbag – Andrew Chafin and the bullpen35:00 Mailbag – Concern for the size and long-term success of Yamamoto36:30 Mailbag – Is Kevin Parada a trade chip? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.