The Mets Pod

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop Episode 41 of The Mets Pod, a special number for Mets fans, as another special week brings official introductions to Justin Verlander and Kodai Senga, as well as rumors of more moves to come. Connor and Joe react to how Verlander and Senga introduced themselves to New York, make a case for the return of Michael Conforto to help the offense, and look at Liam Hendricks as a trade option to help build a lock down bullpen. The guys also try to sort out the crowd at catcher following the signing of Omar Narvaez, and open the Mailbag to take on questions about the risks of signing Senga, the possibility of a trade for Rafael Devers, and which Mets rookie will have the biggest year in 2023. And of course, the Mets make another move before the show even ends, so Connor and Joe wrap the episode with a “welcome back” to reliever Adam Ottavino. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.0:00 Welcome to the show2:05 Kodai Senga embracing the Mets4:15 Justin Verlander: Fan of Steve Cohen7:17 Carlos Correa: Proves Cohen will spend11:26 What's next for the Mets?14:02 Michael Conforto reunion?18:52 Liam Hendriks watch23:14 Omar Narvaez impact on Francisco Alvarez29:22 Mailbag: How risky is signing Kodai Senga?33:59 Mailbag: Rafael Devers Trade?39:31 Mailbag: Which Met could win ROTY?44:08 Closing Thoughts45:42 Adam Ottavino is back 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 return with Episode 40 of The Mets Pod, as Brandon Nimmo returns to the Mets, and the team continues shopping with Kodai Senga and David Robertson starring as the latest new additions. Connor and Joe break down all the moves and the contracts, and discuss what to expect from the unknown when it comes to Senga. The guys also look ahead to the rest of the offseason, and the ways that the Mets can get creative to fill their remaining holes. Finally, the Mailbag gets a deep dive with questions about a path to the Mets for Shohei Ohtani, the noise around Carlos Correa, the departure of Chris Bassitt, and other potential players to look for as possibilities to fortify the offense. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.0:00 Welcome to the show1:23 Brandon Nimmo is back8:00 David Robertson and the bullpen11:30 Billy Eppler closing deals15:38 Kodai Senga23:47 Favorite move of the offseason so far28:31 Mailbag: Blueprint for Shohei Ohtani being a Met?34:27 Mailbag: Carlos Correa Rumblings?37:05 Mailbag: Why didn't the Mets keep Chris Bassitt?40:43 Mailbag: What hitter should the Mets round out the lineup with? 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 again with their third Winter Meetings edition of The Mets Pod, and welcome SNY MLB Insider Andy Martino back to the show to talk about the money flying around MLB and the latest Mets moves. The guys discuss the Mets starting rotation, including the addition of Jose Quintana, the pursuit of Kodai Senga, and other potential options for the staff. They also look at where things stand with Brandon Nimmo, what the backup plan would be if he leaves, and what moves the Mets still need to make to compete in a loaded NL East. Later in the show, Connor and Joe take more live Mailbag questions covering Michael Conforto, potential bullpen signings, a possible contract extension for Pete Alonso, and the potential for pitching help from the farm system. 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.

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop another live Winter Meetings edition of The Mets Pod, and welcome SNY’s Steve Gelbs to the show from San Diego to talk about the Mets making moves. The guys talk about Justin Verlander and more targets for the starting pitching staff, as well as the latest with Brandon Nimmo and the outfield market. Later, Connor and Joe talk about some of the deals that have gone down around baseball, and take live Mailbag questions covering Bryan Reynolds, Carlos Rodon, Liam Hendriks, and more. 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.

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop a live Winter Meetings edition of The Mets Pod, the first of three special episodes this week, as the Mets make a huge Monday move to add free agent starter Justin Verlander! Connor and Joe are joined by SNY MLB Insider Andy Martino from on site at the MLB Winter Meetings in San Diego, who reports on how the Verlander deal went down, what other names the Mets are chasing, and what to expect overall as the week unfolds. Later, the guys look at the latest with Brandon Nimmo’s market, a power move by the Phillies to sign Trea Turner, the case for Cody Bellinger, and other names that Mets GM Billy Eppler may target. 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.

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are live from the 2022 Queens Baseball Convention for a very special Episode 36 of The Mets Pod with a live audience! The guys react to the departure of Jacob deGrom, and explore all the potential moves to come from the New York Mets, including all the possibilities in the free agent and trade markets. And of course the Mailbag is live as well, as Connor and Joe take questions from the crowd. 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.

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo hand Episode 35 of The Mets Pod over to the listeners, as they make the show a major Mailbag edition, with all kinds of questions and answers about the Mets and the MLB Hot Stove. Connor and Joe take on topics covering big name free agents like Jacob deGrom and Trea Turner, as well as other names like Alex Reyes and Mitch Haniger. They also respond to questions about Andrew Chafin, other bullpen targets, the development of prospect Ronny Mauricio, and the changes coming to Citi Field in 2023. And because it’s the holiday season, Connor and Joe also do a very deep dive into the history of Mets players serving as Santa Claus at team holiday parties over the years, and what it really means for those players the following seasons on the field! 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.

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop Episode 34 of The Mets Pod, as well as some big predictions of where some of the major names of the MLB offseason will land, whether with the Mets or elsewhere. The guys talk Jacob deGrom, Brandon Nimmo, Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, Kodai Senga, Carlos Rodon, and many more as they eye what the Mets rotation and lineup will eventually look like heading into 2023. Connor and Joe also try to predict some of the bullpen, and how the Hot Stove will play out overall. Later in the show, the Mailbag delivers questions about possible additions from the recent non-tender group, a possible reunion with Michael Conforto, and some potential signings that might best be avoided. 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 show2:21 Brandon Nimmo update9:14 The future of CF for the Mets12:27 The lineup without Nimmo13:36 The rotation market: deGrom, Bassitt and more22:09 Aaron Judge's future27:10 Who will be in the bullpen from the 2022 team?29:46 Mailbag: Interesting non-tender options?33:26 Mailbag: Is a Michael Conforto reunion realistic?35:54 Mailbag: Is there someone you're fearful the Mets sign?39:46 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 are back with Episode 33 of The Mets Pod, as Mets manager Buck Showalter takes home the NL Manager of the Year Award, and the hot stove is heating up with Mets moves to come. Connor and Joe dive into the developing markets for Jacob deGrom, Justin Verlander, Carlos Rodon, and Japanese ace Kodai Senga. Later in the show, the guys chat about the latest Brandon Nimmo rumors, the waiver claims of potential bullpen additions Tayler Saucedo and Stephen Ridings, the team’s decision to pick up the option on Carlos Carrasco, and the organization’s new hires of Jeff Albert as Director of Hitting and Eric Jagers as Director of Pitching Development. Then it’s time for this week’s Mailbag, with questions and answers about Chris Bassitt, Mets walk-up and warm-up songs, plus expectations for Edwin Diaz, Mark Canha, Carlos Carrasco and Luis Guillorme. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show: 0:00 Buck Showalter: NL Manager of the Year3:38 Jacob deGrom rumors9:02 Justin Verlander update13:10 Carlos Rodon to the Mets?17:29 Kodai Senga23:03 Brandon Nimmo buzz25:15 Tyler Anderson's deal29:28 Mets Pitching Waiver Claims34:13 Daniel Vogelbach, Carlos Carrasco's options picked up36:11 Player Developement Hires41:36 Mailbag: Carlos Rodon or Chris Bassitt?45:30 Mailbag: Favorite Mets Walk-Up Song?47:35 What player could you see taking a step backwards in 2023?50:25 If deGrom leaves, is Verlander a realistic replacement? 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 Episode 32 of The Mets Pod, as the Mets delivered a new deal for Edwin Diaz, and SNY MLB Insider Andy Martino delivers a live report from the MLB GM Meetings in Las Vegas. Connor and Joe talk to Andy about how the Diaz deal went down, what will happen next with Jacob deGrom officially opting out of his contract, the latest on free agent Brandon Nimmo, and any chatter connecting the Mets to external free agents like Trea Turner and Tyler Anderson. Later, Connor and Joe go long on the Diaz deal and share their thoughts on what the Mets should do about deGrom and the rest of the roster. Then it’s time to open this week’s Mailbag, with questions about starting rotation options, fits for Trea Turner, and dream free agent signings. 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.