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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are back with an all-new episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the guys do a deep dive on new Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns and preview the playoffs for the prospect-stocked Double-A Mets affiliate. First up, Connor and Joe welcome Will Sammon of The Athletic to the show to talk all about Stearns, as Sammon covered the Mets future POBO when he covered the Brewers, and now will cover him again in New York. The guys cover Stearns’ history in Milwaukee and exactly what he will bring to the Mets. Later, Jacob Wilkins, the play-by-play voice of the Binghamton Rumble Ponies, stops by to talk about Luisangel Acuna, Drew Gilbert, Kevin Parada, Jett Williams, Blade Tidwell, and more of the Rumble Ponies as they get ready to play on in the Eastern League Playoffs. The show then winds down with the mailbag to answer a question about potential free agent targets for the 2024 Mets starting rotation. 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 show01:30 Will Sammon joins the show02:25 What David Stearns did well in Milwaukee05:15 Stearns the person, how he operates09:20 Stearns coming to New York with conviction12:25 Why fans should be excited about the new Mets POBO15:40 How do Stearns and Billy Eppler fit?18:50 The future for Buck Showalter?21:10 Down on the Farm: Binghamton broadcaster Jacob Wilkins joins the show22:00 The spark of Jett Williams23:30 The speed of Luisangel Acuna26:00 The influx of prospects during the season29:05 The pitching staff of the Rumble Ponies32:10 Other Bingo names to know34:35 The impressive Drew Gilbert36:55 The Scoreboard: Last week’s recap38:15 The Scoreboard: The next bets42:35 Mailbag – Free agent starting pitching targets for 2024 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 at Citi Field with the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the guys pay another visit to the Cadillac Club in right field to meet up with Mets fans. Connor and Joe start things off with reaction to the news that David Stearns will soon be named President of Baseball Operations for the Mets, and discuss what it means for the short and long-term future of the organization. The guys then go deep on Pete Alonso, Ronny Mauricio, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and other offseason possibilities. The show then goes down on the farm for updates on prospects Ryan Clifford, Drew Gilbert, Luisangel Acuna, Blade Tidwell, and Jett Williams, and finally opens the mailbag wide for questions about what Stearns will do with the scouting department, potential trades, and Mets of the past. 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 Hello to new POBO, David Stearns08:00 Offseason strategy for Stearns08:50 Pete Alonso future12:15 Looking back at the offseason13:05 Ronny Mauricio so far in the majors17:10 Yoshinobu Yamamoto21:20 Down on the Farm: Ryan Clifford23:40 Down on the Farm: Drew Gilbert24:20 Down on the Farm: Luisangel Acuna24:50 Down on the Farm: Blade Tidwell25:25 Down on the Farm: Jett Williams28:00 Trade Brett Baty or Mark Vientos?30:05 The Scoreboard: Last week’s recap31:45 The Scoreboard: All Jett Williams edition for next week!34:30 Mailbag – David Stearns and the Mets scouting department35:35 Mailbag – David Stearns and baseball operations impact36:45 Mailbag – Jazz Chisholm/Zac Gallen trade blueprint38:55 Mailbag – Prospect Joander Suarez story40:30 Mailbag – Which great Mets player season of the past would you want to watch?42:50 Mailbag – How can the Mets add power? 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 Ronny Mauricio has dropped in on the Mets with flair as September statements must be made for the future of the organization. Connor and Joe examine the big league beginnings for Mauricio, a power surge for Pete Alonso, whether or not DJ Stewart has a Mets future, the return of Brett Baty, and the continued success of Kodai Senga. Later, the guys go down on the farm for a status check on prospects Drew Gilbert, Luisangel Acuna, Ryan Clifford, and Jett Williams. Finally, the show dives into the Mailbag to answer questions about a potential 2023 return for Edwin Diaz, how a 2024 rotation would fill out if the Mets sign Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and what current pieces of the bullpen could have a role next season. 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 show01:30 Ronny Mauricio making noise06:20 Pete Alonso power surge09:40 What to make of DJ Stewart17:00 Brett Baty back in the big leagues20:00 Kodai Senga success25:10 Down on the Farm: Drew Gilbert and Luisangel Acuna27:10 Down on the Farm: Ryan Clifford and Jett Williams31:05 The Scoreboard: Last week’s recap32:20 The Scoreboard: Making next week’s bets36:35 Mailbag – Edwin Diaz 2023 return?41:30 Mailbag – Yoshinobu Yamamoto and a 6-man rotation?46:35 Mailbag – Which current Mets relievers are part of the 2024 bullpen? 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 big league Mets have struggled and the farm keeps on raking. Connor and Joe look at the improvements by David Peterson and Tylor Megill and break down Pete Alonso's future with the team. Later, the show takes a look at the minor league Mets including Ronny Mauricio, Drew Gilbert, Luisangel Acuna, Ryan Clifford, Jett Williams, and the recently promoted Kevin Parada. Connor takes the lead on Joe on the scoreboard and provide new predictions for the upcoming week of baseball. The guys finish with a mailbag question about the future of the Mets pitching staff and whether a team will pick up veteran Carlos Carrasco on waivers. 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 Show1:53 The Week That Was8:41 Pete Alonso's Future21:26 Down On The Farm: Ronny Mauricio23:57 Down On The Farm: Kevin Parada, Luisangel Acuna, Drew Gilbert26:13 Down On The Farm: Jett Williams29:59 The Scoreboard35:48 The Mailbag: A Trade For Shane Bieber?41:18 Carlos Carrasco on Waivers 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 big league Mets are playing well and the minor league prospects continue to roll. Connor and Joe look at the better baseball that the Mets are playing, and examine what the team needs to do to hang around the wild card race to make September interesting. The guys talk about hot streaks for Pete Alonso, Francisco Lindor, and Jeff McNeil, contributions from call ups like DJ Stewart, and what the pitching can do to hold it all together. Later, the show goes down on the farm to check in on the week that was for Ronny Mauricio, Brett Baty, Drew Gilbert, Luisangel Acuna, Ryan Clifford, and Jett Williams. Connor and Joe also discuss the organization’s new pitching lab down in Port St. Lucie, and open the Mailbag to answer questions about the Mets recent additions to the major league roster, a future position for Luisangel Acuna, the story behind prospect Jeremy Rodriguez, and the chances of Triple-A starter Mike Vasil seeing the big leagues this season. 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 week that was, playoff chances?!?!09:20 Carlos Carrasco vs Joey Lucchesi12:50 The Mets Pitching Lab18:20 Down on the Farm: Ronny Mauricio and Brett Baty20:50 Down on the Farm: Drew Gilbert and Luisangel Acuna23:20 Down on the Farm: Ryan Clifford and Jett Williams27:00 The Scoreboard: Last week’s recap28:30 The Scoreboard: Making next week’s bets33:10 Mailbag – Which call up can help in 2024?34:55 Mailbag – What’s the eventual position for Luisangel Acuna?36:05 Mailbag – What can you tell us about prospect Jeremy Rodriguez?39:05 Mailbag – Will Mike Vasil get called up in 2023?42:55 Closing Thoughts 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 Mets top prospect Jett Williams to the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac. Connor and Joe talk to the former first round pick and current Brooklyn Cyclone about his draft story, his relationship with fellow 2022 first-rounder and current teammate Kevin Parada, his style of play, and how his season is going along with his adjustment to playing in Brooklyn. Later in the show, the guys discuss the week that was for the big league team, next steps for Brett Baty, and rooting for a higher draft pick versus wanting to see the Mets play better and win games down the stretch of 2023. Connor and Joe then wrap the show with the Mailbag, and answer the question “which of the newly-acquired Mets prospects will reach the major leagues first?” 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 show01:20 Jett Williams joins the show 01:25 Jett’s MLB Draft story02:50 Relationship with Kevin Parada03:30 Transition to Brooklyn04:15 How playing in Brooklyn is unique05:15 Drawing walks, getting on base06:25 Funny story about Jacoby Ellsbury07:40 Assessing his 2023 season08:45 Jett Williams self-scouting report10:00 The speed game12:00 Connor and Joe look at the last week for the Mets21:20 Brett Baty moving forward28:45 Would you rather a high draft pick or wins?32:00 The Scoreboard: Last week's recap32:55 The Scoreboard: Making next week’s bets36:50 Mailbag – Which newly-acquired prospect gets to the big leagues first? 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, with long looks at Brett Baty being sent down and new Mets prospects rising the ranks. Connor and Joe examine the future for Baty, and how he can bounce back from his struggles at the major league level with some additional time at Triple-A Syracuse. The guys then go down on the farm for deep dives on prospects Luisangel Acuna, Drew Gilbert, Ryan Clifford, and Jett Williams. Later, Connor and Joe list four important things to watch with the big league team for the rest of the 2023 season, and open the Mailbag to answer questions about Mets pitching prospects and Mets getting hit by pitches. 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 state of the Mets03:20 Brett Baty sent down09:40 Opportunity for Mark Vientos14:45 Down on the Farm: Luisangel Acuna17:30 Down on the Farm: Drew Gilbert21:05 Down on the Farm: Ryan Clifford24:30 Down on the Farm: Jett Williams28:25 Four reasons to watch the big league team37:30 The Scoreboard: Making next week’s bets44:00 Mailbag – The best pitchers in the Mets minors?47:05 Mailbag – Hit by pitches and lack of response? 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 go long on the 2023 MLB Trade Deadline, and recap a major makeover for the New York Mets on the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac. Connor and Joe break down the trades that sent away David Robertson, Max Scherzer, Justin Verlander, Mark Canha, Tommy Pham, and Dominic Leone, plus drop all kinds of information on the many prospects coming back to the Mets in these deals, such as Luisangel Acuna, Drew Gilbert, Ryan Clifford, Marco Vargas, and more. The guys also field Mailbag questions throughout the show about the future of the organization, the plans for the 2024 team and starting rotation, Pete Alonso’s status with the Mets, when Ronny Mauricio will make his major league debut, and the overall ranking of the Mets farm system following all the new 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 show03:00 MLB Trade Deadline Reaction, the big picture05:15 Mailbag - Billy Eppler comments, Max Scherzer comments, Shohei Ohtani future09:25 Max Scherzer Trade/Luisangel Acuna13:30 Mailbag - Pete Alonso’s future19:00 Justin Verlander Trade/Drew Gilbert/Ryan Clifford24:10 Mailbag – 2024 starting rotation27:30 David Robertson Trade/Marco Vargas/Ronald Hernandez31:10 Mailbag – When will Ronny Mauricio get called up?33:45 Mark Canha Trade/Justin Jarvis36:40 Mailbag – Mets farm system ranking38:45 Tommy Pham Trade/ Jeremy Rodriguez42:10 Mailbag – will we see Alvarez/Baty/Vientos/Mauricio together?43:00 Dominic Leone Trade/Jeremiah Jackson45:40 The Scoreboard: Recapping last week’s predictions47:50 Closing Thoughts 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 gear up for the 2023 MLB Trade Deadline on the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets soon have to decide what moves to make leading up to August 1st. Connor and Joe break down all the selling options big and small, as well as the types of prospects they could expect the Mets to get in return. The guys also go down on the farm for updates on prospects Ronny Mauricio and Alex Ramirez, and they also open the Mailbag for questions about second half prospect call ups, signing draft picks, and the state of the farm system compared to a year ago. 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 show02:40 MLB Trade Deadline Preview14:30 What kind of prospects can the Mets get if they sell?16:40 Down on the Farm: Ronny Mauricio23:20 Down on the Farm: Alex Ramirez26:30 The Scoreboard: Recapping last week’s predictions27:45 The Scoreboard: Trade Deadline and Subway Series bets31:25 Mailbag – If Mets sell, what’s the Mets plan for Ronny Mauricio?34:15 Mailbag – Signing 2023 draft picks, final thoughts on the class36:50 Mailbag – How does the farm system compare to one year ago? 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 radio up on an all-new episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as they welcome Mets WCBS 880 radio voices Keith Raad and Pat McCarthy to the show to talk calling games, working with Howie Rose, and the Mets season that finds itself at a crossroads as the MLB Trade Deadline approaches. The guys also chat with Keith and Pat about their paths to the big league booth, thoughts on Ronny Mauricio, and the overall state of the organization. Later, Connor and Joe break down more types of deals the Mets can make, take a swing at some predictions for this week’s games, and open the Mailbag to answer questions about the struggles of Brett Baty, and whether or not there’s any chance in any way the Mets could trade for Texas Rangers pitching prospect Jack Leiter. 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 Radio Roundtable with Keith Raad and Pat McCarthy01:35 Moving from the minors to the majors03:35 Getting the Mets radio jobs06:15 Working with Howie Rose10:05 Disappointments and takeaways from the 2023 Mets13:25 Traveling with the Mets16:50 Thoughts on Ronny Mauricio18:20 Mets trade deadline options24:05 Connor and Joe MLB Trade Deadline deep dive37:00 The Scoreboard: Making the next bets45:25 Mailbag – Brett Baty struggles49:50 Mailbag – Can the Mets trade for prospect Jack Leiter? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.