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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo check in during the All-Star break on an all-new episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the guys drop a full recap of the Mets picks in the 2023 MLB Draft and a look ahead to the second half of the season. Connor and Joe dive deep into the results of the draft, and share good info on Colin Houck, Brandon Sproat, two-way talent Nolan McLean, and other intriguing later-round Mets selections. Later, the guys look back at the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game, and then look ahead to the rest of the season for the Mets including what things will look like for the organization heading towards the MLB Trade Deadline. Finally, the show wraps by unwrapping the Mailbag to answer more prospect questions about Alex Ramirez, Ronny Mauricio, Mark Vientos, and Kevin Parada. 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 show01:40 MLB Draft Recap: Colin Houck07:00 MLB Draft Recap: Brandon Sproat10:35 MLB Draft Recap: Nolan McLean14:45 MLB Draft Recap: Other Intriguing Mets Picks21:35 Home Run Derby and All-Star Game25:40 State of the Mets, urgency with trade deadline approaching30:05 Francisco Alvarez success33:40 Mailbag – Alex Ramirez Cyclones struggles a concern?35:25 Mailbag – Ronny Maurico/Mark Vientos call ups?41:30 Mailbag – Will Kevin Parada get to Double-A this season? 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 a crucial July begins for the Mets and the guys talk to MLB.com’s Jim Callis for a 2023 MLB Draft preview. First up, Connor and Joe recap the week that was, with more ups and downs against the Brewers and Giants, more uneven work from the pitching staff, and more comments from Mets owner Steve Cohen. Then, Jim Callis, senior writer from MLB Pipeline, joins the show for an in-depth 2023 MLB Draft Preview which covers the overall prospects in the draft, possible targets for the Mets, and a look back at the 2022 class. Finally, the Mailbag opens up and delivers more questions about the draft and the future of the Mets bullpen. 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 The week that was (Brewers, Giants)05:40 The state of the pitching staff08:45 Steve Cohen comments, player development13:35 Hello to Jim Callis from MLB Pipeline for 2023 MLB Draft Preview 13:55 How deep is the 2023 MLB Draft?15:25 Paul Skenes and Dylan Crews from LSU17:05 The Mets pick drop from 22 to 3219:05 Mocking Kent State pitcher Joe Whitman to the Mets22:25 Who will fall this year because of signability?24:05 Will there ever be draft pick trading?27:35 Looking back at the Mets draft haul from 202230:10 Mailbag – More Mets MLB Draft questions35:05 Mailbag – Drafting high school starters40:20 Mailbag – Could Joey Lucchesi or Jose Butto join the big league 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 record the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac at Citi Field, as the guys mingle with Mets fans in the Cadillac Club in right field as the Mets try to get right on the field. Connor and Joe play the blame game for the Mets problems, dishing it all out to Buck Showalter, the front office, and the players. They guys also look at the continued poor performance of the starting rotation, go down on the farm to check in on Mike Vasil and Kevin Parada, and go long on the Mailbag with questions answered about Jose Quintana, the MLB Trade Deadline, the future of the organization’s starting pitching, the MLB Draft, the Eduardo Escobar trade, and so much 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 show01:05 The State of the New York Mets (Still Bad)04:50 Blaming Buck Showalter07:35 Rotation Review10:00 Mailbag – Jose Quintana 12:40 Mailbag – Future of the starting pitching19:50 Down on the Farm – Mike Vasil23:05 Down on the Farm - Kevin Parada25:55 Mailbag – David Robertson28:50 Mailbag – Payroll/MLB Draft penalties30:45 Mailbag – Missing Edwin Diaz32:10 Mailbag – Evaluating the Eduardo Escobar trade35:10 Mailbag – Can the Mets make a run? 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 the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the guys are joined by Mets top prospect Kevin Parada for a chat, and Connor and Joe also try to make sense of the Mets sinking season so far. The show starts with an examination of the present, as the guys break down the pitching staff, the overall problems of the team, and debate what the organization should do as the MLB Trade Deadline approaches. Later, there’s a deep dive into the Mailbag with questions answered about Steve Cohen, David Stearns, bullpen usage, and adjusting MLB’s blocking the plate rules. Finally, Connor and Joe turn their eyes to the future by talking with Kevin Parada about getting drafted in the first round, his development so far at the plate and behind it, working with pitchers Blade Tidwell and Tyler Stuart, and his experiences playing in Brooklyn. 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 show01:40 The State of the New York Mets (Bad)06:45 Tough questions moving forward10:40 Pitching problems15:55 Mailbag – Steve Cohen/David Stearns21:40 Mailbag – Commitment to watching the Mets24:15 Mailbag – Bullpen use strategy26:30 Mailbag – MLB blocking the plate rules28:50 Mets top prospect Kevin Parada joins the show29:10 Getting drafted30:05 Did you suspect the Mets?31:00 Biggest adjustment from college to pro ball31:40 Unique hitting set up and adjustment32:45 Catching Blade Tidwell and Tyler Stuart33:20 Spending time in NYC34:20 NYC Pizza34:50 Working with Francisco Alvarez35:15 Defensive growth and development moving forward36:20 Hitting during Coney Island fireworks39:50 Show Closing Thoughts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jomboy Media’s Jack Oliver, aka Jolly Olive, joins Joe DeMayo on the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as Connor Rogers takes a well-placed vacation as the Mets struggle heading into the Subway Series. Joe and Jolly recap a rough week of games against the Braves and Pirates, discuss dealing with the misery on Mets Twitter, react to Steve Cohen’s comments about the state of the team, do a complete review of the starting rotation, and break down the Subway Series against the Yankees. Later in the show, the guys open the Mailbag to answer questions about hot dog toppings, Tommy Pham’s role, giving Mark Vientos a chance, and a strange season so far for Jeff McNeil. 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 Week That Was (Braves, Pirates, what’s going on?)02:30 Dealing with Mets misery04:15 Reacting to Steve Cohen comments08:10 Rotation Review: Justin Verlander/Max Scherzer10:05 Rotation Review: Kodai Senga12:15 Rotation Review: Carlos Carrasco13:45 Rotation Review: Tylor Megill16:00 Subway Series Preview18:10 Subway Series Memories20:30 Mailbag – Hot Dog Toppings21:40 Mailbag – Tommy Pham’s role23:35 Mailbag – Luke Voit signing, Mark Vientos chances26:05 Mailbag – Jeff McNeil struggles 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 the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets continue to be consistently inconsistent. Connor and Joe discuss the sweep of the Phillies and the sweep by the Blue Jays, including offensive issues from the big bats in the Mets lineup. The guys also cover the decision to DFA Tomas Nido, how the playing time will play out behind the plate between Francisco Alvarez and Omar Narvaez, and the handling of rest for starter Kodai Senga. Later, the show goes Down on the Farm for updates on pitching prospects Mike Vasil and Blade Tidwell, and opens the Mailbag to answer questions about the offensive struggles of Francisco Lindor, and the performance of manager Buck Showalter so far in 2023. 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 Week That Was (Phillies, Blue Jays, where are the bats?)06:40 Tomas Nido DFA, Francisco Alvarez and Omar Narvaez are the answer14:20 The Scoreboard: Reviewing last week’s predictions16:05 The Scoreboard: Making the next bets19:35 The Kodai Senga Story26:05 Down on the Farm: Mike Vasil28:05 Down on the Farm: Blade Tidwell32:00 Mailbag – Deep Dive on Francisco Lindor’s struggles43:00 Mailbag – Is Buck Showalter to blame? 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 after the “Memorial Day Marker” on the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets pass a key check point in the 2023 season and find themselves “in the middle.” The guys recap the road trip through Chicago and Colorado, sum up an incredible stretch for Francisco Alvarez, pretend they are Buck Showalter to present their ideal lineup, and sort through the current state of the starting rotation. Connor and Joe also recap their weekly predictions, and open the Mailbag to answer questions about the potential arrival of Ronny Mauricio to the majors, the future of Tommy Pham and Daniel Vogelbach, and how the construction of the bullpen was handled in the offseason. 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 The Week That Was (Chicago and Colorado)05:10 Francisco Alvarez is good!09:25 The power of Alvarez, extra home runs11:35 How the catching position will play out15:25 The Scoreboard: Reviewing last week’s predictions16:50 The Scoreboard: Making the next bets20:15 Rotation Review: Max Scherzer/Justin Verlander22:30 Rotation Review: Kodai Senga25:40 Rotation Review: Carlos Carrasco27:35 Rotation Review: Tylor Megill31:10 Line up the Lineup33:10 Connor and Joe’s Perfect Mets Lineup38:15 Mailbag – Mark Canha on the bench, Jeff McNeil in LF, Ronny Mauricio at 2B?40:10 Mailbag – The future of Tommy Pham and Daniel Vogelbach43:50 Mailbag – Optionable reliever strategy a mistake? 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 in a better mood and ready to rock on the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets got off the mat behind older aces, veteran hitters, and the kids. SNY’s Steve Gelbs joins the show to talk to Connor and Joe about the team’s turnaround, the contributions of Francisco Alvarez, Brett Baty, and Mark Vientos, the pulse and mentality of the clubhouse, and the plan for the catcher position moving forward. Gelbs also shares stories from doing play-by-play in the SNY booth, and his work behind the scenes to make an Aaron Rodgers appearance happen at a Mets game. Later in the show, Connor and Joe tell the tale of their crazy night in the Cadillac Club at Citi Field, recap weekly predictions, and go Down on the Farm for updates on pitching prospects Mike Vasil and Blade Tidwell. The Mailbag then wraps the show with questions answered about Francisco Alvarez and his minor league options, a possible update of the “Baby Mets” nickname, and whether or not Ronny Mauricio is a future Mets player or a future Mets trade piece. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:35 Welcome to the show, Steve Gelbs stops by02:30 Talking Baby Mets, the energy of the kids04:40 Steve doing play-by-play for SNY07:30 A future signature Gelbs home run call?09:00 The pulse of the clubhouse12:10 The future at catcher16:00 Starling Marte as offense x-factor18:35 The starting rotation21:25 Another Chicago cup snake?22:25 Aaron Rodgers, the Jets, and the Mets24:30 Connor and Joe’s Cadillac Club Adventure recap28:45 Reviewing last week’s predictions29:50 Making the next bets33:20 Down on the Farm: Mike Vasil36:50 Down on the Farm: Blade Tidwell40:05 Mailbag – Francisco Alvarez and the Catchers47:30 Mailbag – Baby Mets nickname upgrade?48:15 Mailbag – Ronny Mauricio’s future 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 and ready to rage on the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the guys react to tough times for the Mets and present a plan to make things better. Connor and Joe start things with a “rant clock” to get their emotions out, then calm down to present their pitches on ways to improve the team. They also take more swings at weekly predictions, go down on the farm to talk about Mark Vientos and Ronny Mauricio, and look at what’s wrong with David Peterson. Later, the Mailbag wraps the show with questions answered about talent evaluation throughout the organization, potential paths at the trade deadline, and doing the little things right on the field. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:01:00 Welcome to the show03:35 – Joe goes on the Rant Clock04:50 – Connor goes on the Rant Clock07:40 The Week That Was: Reds and Nationals games11:45 What’s wrong with David Peterson?15:30 Recapping last week’s predictions16:50 Making the next bets22:15 The Game Plan to fix the Mets33:25 Down on the Farm: Mark Vientos38:10 Down on the Farm: Ronny Mauricio42:50 Mailbag – Talent Evaluation45:45 Mailbag – Trade Deadline Selling?47:55 Mailbag – Doing the little things right on the 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 are here for you with a “Mets Therapy” episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the guys look for answers to the Mets problems and signs for hope moving forward. Connor and Joe recap a rough week, and break down a rough run for the starting rotation, including the specific performance and health issues surrounding Max Scherzer. The guys also play the “blame game” and try to fairly assess the sources of the team's overall struggles. Later, the Mailbag provides a more positive spin, with questions answered about Brett Baty, Francisco Alvarez, David Robertson, Mark Vientos, Ronny Mauricio, and a solid debate between day games and night games. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:01:05 The Week That Was: Tigers and Rockies games, The Mets Pod therapy04:50 Recapping last week’s predictions08:00 Making the next bets11:55 The Rotation Review – Kodai Senga13:45 The Rotation Review – Joey Lucchesi / Tylor Megill19:50 The Rotation Review – Max Scherzer22:05 The Rotation Review – Justin Verlander24:40 The Blame Game: Billy Eppler/Front Office?30:10 The Blame Game: Buck Showalter/Coaches?33:50 The Blame Game: The Players?40:05 Mailbag – Positive Thoughts45:55 Mailbag – Mark Vientos/Ronny Maurico vs Tommy Pham/Daniel Vogelbach49:55 Mailbag – Day Games vs Night Games Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.