The Mets Pod

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo deliver the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the winter meetings approach and the hot stove is about to heat up for the Mets and the rest of MLB. Connor and Joe cover the latest noise surrounding the sweepstakes for Japanese star pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and discuss alternate pitching options for the Mets via free agency or trade, such as Jordan Montgomery, Tyler Glasnow, and other ideas to fill out the starting rotation. The guys also talk about John Gibbons as bench coach, and dive into the Mailbag to answer questions about lineup predictions, bullpen options for 2024, pitching prospects, and more. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show01:45 The Mets Pod will be at the Queens Baseball Convention, grab tickets and check it out!02:20 The Yoshinobu Yamamoto sweepstakes continues04:00 The Mets rotation plan with Yamamoto08:35 The Mets rotation plan without Yamamoto (Jordan Montgomery, others?)14:50 John Gibbons as Mets bench coach17:55 Mailbag – For $1 million, predict the 2024 Mets lineup and rotation correctly!21:30 Mailbag – How to build the bullpen?24:35 Mailbag – Mets pitching prospects as relievers?26:30 Mailbag – Who ate more turkey, Joe or Connor? 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 latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets begin dropping offseason news as free agency gets started. Connor and Joe discuss Mets front office additions Kris Gross and Andy Green, as well as the latest moves with the coaching staff including Eric Chavez shifting back to hitting coach duties alongside Jeremy Barnes. Then it’s time for the show to shift to the players, as the Yoshinobu Yamamoto sweepstakes officially kicks off, and the guys also look at the rest of the early market and make predictions of where various free agents like Shohei Ohtani, Cody Bellinger, Blake Snell, and others will land throughout the winter. Finally it’s time for the Mailbag, as Connor and Joe answer questions about untouchable prospects, Brandon Woodruff, and non-tenders who could be interesting Mets additions. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show01:15 The Mets front office add Kris Gross and Andy Green03:45 Eric Chavez back to hitting coach alongside Jeremy Barnes07:40 The Yoshinobu Yamamoto sweepstakes begins15:15 Roster spots are open, what else will the Mets do?17:10 Free agency predictions, where will the big names go?32:30 Mailbag – Untouchable prospects, and will the Mets be trading any?35:15 What about Brandon Woodruff for the future?37:35 Mailbag – Any non-tenders that are potential Mets targets? 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 full speed into the offseason on the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets officially introduced new manager Carlos Mendoza at Citi Field. Connor and Joe react to all things Mendoza after the team’s new skipper met the media, and they also go long on comments from David Stearns and the relationship between Mendoza and the Mets POBO. Later, the guys dive head first into upcoming offseason business, including filling out the coaching staff, the free agency of Shohei Ohtani, and the Yoshinobu Yamamoto sweepstakes. The show then hits the Mailbag for a question that leads to answers about what goes down with the Rule 5 Draft. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show02:15 The Mets Pod will be at the Queens Baseball Convention on 12/2!03:00 Mets introduce Carlos Mendoza as manager, TMP reacts13:05 David Stearns comments, and his relationship with Mendoza17:15 Jeremy Hefner returns as pitching coach, what’s next with the rest of the staff?20:50 Does the bench coach need to be a former manager, what about Willie Randolph?25:05 Rule 5 Draft, non-tenders, and what else happens next for the offseason27:00 The free agency of Shohei Ohtani34:40 The Yoshinobu Yamamoto sweepstakes41:35 Brian Cashman comments on Giancarlo Stanton, response from his agent (also Yamamoto’s agent)42:25 Mailbag – Explaining the Rule 5 Draft 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 deliver the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets delivered a new manager by hiring Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza to skipper the team in Queens. Connor and Joe go long on the new bench boss for the Mets, including what they know, what they’ve heard, and the questions they still have about Mendoza. They also discuss how they see the relationship playing out between the new manager and president of baseball operations David Stearns, and break down the comments Stearns made during his first availability of the GM Meetings. The guys also look ahead to next steps of the offseason, including free agency and roster construction. Finally, the show wraps with the Mailbag, with questions answered about qualifying offers, designated hitter options, and Steve Cohen’s proposal for development in the area surrounding Citi Field. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show01:45 Mets hire Carlos Mendoza as manager07:30 Trusting David Stearns11:55 Having patience with Mendoza and the Mets15:20 Mendoza does have New York experience18:50 David Stearns retains Carlos Beltran as a special assistant20:50 David Stearns hires Eduardo Brizuela as a VP/special assistant 23:20 David Stearns speaks at the GM Meetings, talks free agency, hiring a GM, the roster, Kodai Senga27:35 What’s next steps for the offseason?32:10 Mailbag – Qualifying offer surprises, DH options37:30 Mailbag – Steve Cohen makes his pitch for development around Citi Field 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 turn the show over to the listeners, as it’s time for a Mega Mailbag episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac. As the World Series winds down, the offseason will pick up, with the Mets looking to make a lot of moves throughout the fall and winter. Connor and Joe dive deep into the Mailbag to answer questions about Shohei Ohtani, Juan Soto, Pete Alonso, Luisangel Acuna, Drew Gilbert, the staff under David Stearns, improving Citi Field, other offseason acquisitions, bullpen construction, and the best and worst Halloween candy. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:0:00 Welcome to the Mega Mailbag Episode1:07 Joe reveals his surprise4:24 Best 2010-Now Mets Lineup14:39 Mitch Garver, Carlos Santana, or Whit Merrifield for next season?16:16 Would signing Shohei Ohtani or Juan Soto impact a Pete Alonso extension?23:23 Chance Luisangel Acuna or Drew Gilbert break camp with the Mets?27:07 One thing you'd add to Citi Field?29:44 What qualities did player development and analytics lack in 2023?34:48 Top and Bottom Halloween Candies?37:22 How many bullpen spots should go to flyers?40:42 Ceiling on a Pete Alonso extension?43:59 Stay away free agent target?45:33 David Stearns history on prospect trading?48:14 What do you want to see on Mets City Connect jerseys?52:31 Fast Forward Three Years: What would make Stearns a success? 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 welcome former Mets pitcher Trevor May to the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the guys chat about all things Mets, MLB, and more with the recently-retired reliever. Trevor talks to Connor and Joe about why he retired, all the new content creation opportunities he’s taking on now, stories from his time with the Mets, and his thoughts on David Stearns, Francisco Alvarez, and the organization’s future. Trevor also shares his feelings about the use of analytics in MLB, reliever entrances from the bullpen, the current playoff format, and also ranks his favorite video games of all-time. Connor and Joe then wrap the show with a Mailbag question about evaluating prospects. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show01:05 Trevor May joins the show01:25 Why he’s retiring now03:15 What he is going to do next in content creation10:10 Trevor ranks his Top 5 video games of all-time13:05 Joining the Mets, perception of the Mets and New York, experience with Mets18:25 The 2022 season, ups and downs21:15 Edwin Diaz entrance, other relievers’ entrances25:25 The view of the future for the Mets26:45 Thoughts on Francisco Alvarez29:45 Feelings on the pitch clock31:10 One rule change in MLB if you could32:40 The balance between analytics and “old school”38:15 Word association42:25 Mailbag – Evaluating prospects 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 the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the guys check in on the Mets search for a new manager and GM. After sorting through all the latest offseason updates and discussing what lies ahead for the Mets, Connor and Joe then look back to their season preview episode, and have a good laugh at some of their 2023 predictions that didn’t quite pan out as planned. Then they dish out an offseason wishlist, dropping a ton of names and ideas to fill out the Mets roster and fill the team’s needs. Finally, the show wraps with the Mailbag, featuring a very interesting question from a newly-minted Mets fan. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show01:35 The search for a new GM, is Kim Ng a candidate?06:10 The manager search continues, is it Craig Counsell or bust?12:15 Looking back to The Mets Pod 2023 Season Predictions…woof!21:30 Introducing the Mets Offseason Wishlist25:20 Names for the starting rotation28:00 Trade targets and other pitching targets31:25 Yoshinobu Yamamoto36:00 DH Options36:55 OF Options39:35 Mailbag – A new baseball fan chooses the Mets, what are the top 3 things to know about the team? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Offseason drama waits for no one, as Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are back with an all-new episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, with the guys discussing the shocking resignation of GM Billy Eppler and what’s next for the organization under new president of baseball operations David Stearns. Connor and Joe go deep on the MLB investigation into Eppler, the possible use of the “phantom injured list,” what other fallout may come, and possible penalties that may result. Then they look ahead to the next steps for Stearns, including the search for a new manager, filling out the front office, building a stable organization moving forward, and moves to make the Mets better for 2024. Later, the guys talk about the type of manager needed for the current team, and the news that Pete Alonso hired Scott Boras as his new agent heading into his final season before free agency. The show then wraps by unwrapping the Mailbag with questions about offseason additions, Juan Soto trade scenarios, and the MLB postseason format. Be sure to subscribe to the show 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 at the Queens Baseball Convention!02:50 Billy Eppler resignation06:30 MLB Investigation and the “phantom IL”12:05 David Stearns next steps and possible names for a new GM15:45 The manager search and Craig Counsell24:05 What do the Mets need in a manager?26:20 Pete Alonso signs with Scott Boras, now what?33:00 Mailbag – What are your Top 3 offseason moves?39:25 Mailbag – Juan Soto, try to trade for or wait to try to sign?44:05 Mailbag – Does the MLB Postseason format need to change? 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 looking at a new era for the New York Mets on an all-new episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the guys react to the departure of Buck Showalter and the arrival of David Stearns. Connor and Joe discuss the reasons why the organization moved on from Buck as manager, and go through the potential candidates for the next dugout boss in Queens. Then they break down all the quotes that came out of the news conference officially introducing David Stearns as the new Mets president of baseball operations, and examine next steps for Stearns as he begins to put his stamp on the team and starts to set a path for the entire organization moving forward. Later, the show breaks open the Mailbag to answer questions about the future of the Mets' lineup and if it's too early to start trading prospects for big league pieces. Finally the show ends with the end of The Scoreboard, as a champion is crowned after Connor and Joe’s season-long gambling game reaches the victory line for one of them! Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.0:00 Welcome to the show1:10 Buck Showalter Firing Reaction4:07 First Two Years of Cohen vs Now9:03 David Sterns Introduction - What does it look like now that he's here?14:27 Pete Alonso's Future23:05 Billy Eppler's future under Stearns26:46 Potential Manager: Craig Counsell30:30 The Scoreboard Final Recap33:23 The Mailbag: When will the Mets trade their upper league minor league guys? Who will they target?38:29 The Mailbag: How will the lineup look different last year?43:17 Mets Future DH: 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 back with an all-new episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the guys look at the last week of the Mets season, look into the future for Buck Showalter, and look to reward their listeners. Leading off, Dan Abrams from Athlete Logos stops by the show to talk Mets, Kodai Senga wearing his “ghost fork” hat, and something special for the listeners of the pod. Later, Connor and Joe preview the final games of the season, debate whether or not they want Buck Showalter to manage the Mets moving forward, and check in on the Double-A Binghamton Rumble Ponies in the Eastern League Championship Series. Finally, the show wraps with the Mailbag, featuring questions about Yoshinobu Yamamoto and the development of prospects throughout the Mets organization. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show01:05 Dan Abrams from Athlete Logos joins the show02:15 Kodai Senga and the Ghost Fork hat03:55 Shea Stadium neon at Citi Field?06:40 The offseason ahead07:20 Athlete Logos/The Mets Pod Shea Stadium neon logo T-shirt giveaway announcement09:20 The week that was09:50 The MLB Draft tank is on?12:55 The future for Buck Showalter23:05 Down on the Farm: Binghamton Rumble Ponies in the playoffs, talking a big Bingo trio27:10 The Scoreboard: Last week’s recap29:20 The Scoreboard: The next and last bets36:10 Mailbag – Predicting the contract for Yoshinobu Yamamoto39:40 Mailbag – Mets development of prospects Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.