The Mets Pod

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo check in on the Juan Soto chase, and answer more questions about the Mets’ offseason. Connor and Joe lead things off with the Soto sweeps and what numbers they think will be involved in initial offers for the superstar, then pivot to pitching by examining how the contract Yusei Kikuchi signed with the Angels could set the market for starting pitchers including Sean Manaea and Luis Severino. The guys also cover the addition of Jose Siri to the Mets outfield, and then dive deep into the Mailbag to answer questions about Pete Alonso, Juan Soto money options, offense from catchers, expectations for Ronny Mauricio, and which homegrown Mets may make the starting lineup in 2025. 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!01:45 Juan Soto sweeps continues, what numbers will be in the initial offers?12:15 Yusei Kikuchi’s contract and setting the starting pitching market17:55 Mets add Jose Siri to the outfield24:10 Mailbag: Possible contract numbers for Pete Alonso31:00 Mailbag: Pete Alonso vs Vladimir Guerrero Jr35:00 Mailbag: Could “Soto Money” be better spent elsewhere?41:30 Mailbag: Catchers hitting skills44:50 Mailbag: Ronny Mauricio expectations47:50 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Which homegrown players will compete for starting spots in 2025? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo personally recruit Juan Soto to the Mets and answer all your Mailbag questions. Connor and Joe start the show with each of them sharing their plan and pitch if they were tasked to set up and run the Mets recent meeting with free agent superstar target Juan Soto.  Then the guys completely dump out the Mailbag in order to answer questions about Mets outfield options, the impact of signing free agents on the team’s International signing bonus pool, Roki Sasaki, Reid Detmers, contracts for Mark Vientos and Francisco Alvarez, Corbin Burnes, and the possibility of Connor Joe ever actually being on the Mets. Finally, the Mailbag also goes Down on The Farm to cover a question about the state of the organization’s hitting prospects.  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!01:00 Juan Soto meets the Mets02:30 Connor’s pitch and plan for a Juan Soto/Mets meeting08:30 Joe’s pitch and plan for a Juan Soto/Mets meeting16:35 Mailbag: A plan for right field without Juan Soto19:30 Mailbag: International signing pool25:00 Mailbag: Reid Detmers27:45 Mailbag: Deals for Mark Vientos and Francisco Alvarez31:40 Mailbag: Corbin Burnes35:15 Mailbag: Connor Joe37:10 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Hitting Prospects  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo don’t have their own meeting with Juan Soto, but talk all about the ones the superstar free agent has scheduled with the Mets and Yankees.  In addition to the Soto sweepstakes, the guys also cover the availability of Japanese hurler Roki Sasaki, where things stand with Pete Alonso, and whether or not Willy Adames is a good option for the Mets. Connor and Joe also go Down on the Farm to talk about Jesus Baez, Jonah Tong, Jonathan Santucci and other movers on Joe’s all-new Top 30 Prospects List, then wrap the show by answering Mailbag questions about additional free agent and trade targets. 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!02:55 Roki Sasaki11:25 The Juan Soto sweepstakes and meetings18:25 Pete Alonso20:35 Willy Adames23:00 Down on the Farm: Joe’s new Top 30 Prospects List23:40 Down on the Farm: Jesus Baez, Jonah Tong, Jonathan Santucci33:20 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Colin Houck36:00 Mailbag: Prospect untouchables, free agent targets, trade targets40:35 Talking Garrett Crochet and other pitchers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo dive into the ongoing offseason action, as the Mets have made some minor moves already and eye some other major moves ahead. Connor and Joe lead the show off with a recap of additions like Dylan Covey and Kevin Herget, analysis of the three qualifying offers given out by the Mets, and delivery of weekly discussions about Juan Soto and Pete Alonso. Later, the guys react to comments from Mets president of baseball ops David Stearns at the GM Meetings, reveal some of Joe’s “under the radar” free agent targets, and go Down on the Farm to check in on Drew Gilbert, Jett Williams, as well as several pitching prospects. 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!01:15 Offseason additions so far05:20 Offseason subtractions so far08:45 Qualifying offers for Pete Alonso, Sean Manaea, Luis Severino15:05 Juan Soto talk, money and the Yankees factor29:20 Pete Alonso talk, money and the Yankees factor35:00 David Stearns speaks at the GM Meetings41:10 Joe’s 9 “under the radar” free agents48:05 Down on the Farm: Drew Gilbert and Jett Williams in the AFL49:25 Down on the Farm: Pitching Prospects Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the offseason preview episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo kick off a stretch of shows that will be there every step of the way covering the construction of the 2025 New York Mets. The guys start things off by going through the current players on the team that face free agency or team option decisions, including a long talk about the long-awaited market for Pete Alonso. Later, Connor and Joe go Down on the Farm to discuss prospects that can help as soon as next season, chat about the coaching staff, and then drop some interesting trade ideas that could be options for Mets president of baseball ops David Stearns to pursue. Finally, the show wraps with free agency and the conversation that everyone has been waiting for, Juan Soto, and the pitch that Soto is the true target that owner Steve Cohen has been “waiting for.” 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!02:35 Stay or Go: Current Mets20:50 Sean Manaea27:00 Pete Alonso35:05 Stay or Go: Coaching Staff35:55 Six-Man rotation talk41:30 Down on the Farm: Help for 2025?45:50 Trade ideas52:50 The Juan Soto Conversation/Dream Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo put the wraps on the 2024 New York Mets as the wild ride of the season finally comes to an end. The guys share their reaction to the end of the magical Mets postseason run, do a full recap of the NLCS, rate their favorite Mets meme of the year, and chose a team MVPVP – that’s Most Valuable Player, Vice President – because Francisco Lindor is the obvious first choice. Later, Connor and Joe flash back to their preseason predictions (some were very right and some were hilariously wrong), tease a ton of offseason content to come, and open the Mailbag to answer questions about Kodai Senga in 2025, their favorite small moments of the year, and so much more. 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!01:05 Reaction to the end of the road for the 2024 Mets11:50 NLCS Recap21:15 Meet the Mets Meme – our favorite of the year24:20 Mets MVPVP – Most Valuable Player, Vice President (after Francisco Lindor!)32:55 2024 Preseason Predictions Flashback40:50 Mailbag – Kodai Senga workload in 202545:25 Mailbag – Favorite “little” moments of the year49:15 Mailbag – Underrated Mets who didn’t finish 202452:20 Mailbag – Concerns for health of Brandon Nimmo and Francisco Lindor? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo check in after Game 2 of the NLCS, as the Mets spilt the first two games in LA, and return to Citi Field with the series tied with the Dodgers. Connor and Joe break down everything that happened in LA, including eventful days for Kodai Senga, Edwin Diaz, Starling Marte, Jose Iglesias, Mark Vientos, Sean Manaea, and so much more. Later, the guys look ahead to the games at Citi Field, including the pitching matchups, and the crazy atmosphere that waits for the home team. Finally, the show wraps up wondering why Francisco L:indoor is not a Gold Glove finalist. 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!01:00 Recap and review of NLCS Games 1 and 219:15 Preview of the NLCS games at Citi Field24:50 Mark Vientos is the man31:10 Yoshinobu Yamamoto time in Game 4?35:10 Francisco Lindor not a 2024 Gold Glove finalist, why not??41:20 Shout out to Sean Manaea Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo preview the NLCS, now that the Mets know they will face the Dodgers. Connor and Joe break it all down ahead of the Mets’ battle with the boys in blue from LA, delivering a full scouting report on the Dodgers’ starting pitching, bullpen, and lineup. Later, the guys go Down on the Farm to check in with the Arizona Fall League, where the Mets have an “up and comer” in Jeff McNeil who is trying to make the team by Sunday. Finally, the show wraps up with a prediction for the NLCS. 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!01:00 The Mets will face the Dodgers in the NLCS03:10 LA Scouting Report: rotation and bullpen09:35 LA Scouting Report: lineup12:30 Mets chances and opportunity18:30 Down on the Farm: Jeff McNeil in the AFL Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are happy to record another late night show as the Mets defeated the Phillies in the NLDS to advance to the NLCS! Connor and Joe recap a memorable NLDS, which featured a whole list of heroes, topped off by Francisco Lindor once again. The guys look back at everything that happened in the four games against the Phillies, an emotional display by Brandon Nimmo during the celebration on the field, huge contributions from so many players, the incredible postseason atmosphere at Citi Field, and what lies ahead for the Mets in the NLCS. 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!01:05 The Mets beat the Phillies in the NLDS, Francisco Lindor leads the heroes09:50 Francisco Lindor’s legendary grand slam14:15 Brandon Nimmo gets emotional18:20 Unsung Hero: David Peterson21:00 Unsung Hero: Jose Quintana22:50 Unsung Hero, Honorable Mention: Ryne Stanek25:45 An early NLCS look ahead: Jeff McNeil? Starting rotation? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are recording late at night and full of energy as the Mets beat the Brewers in the NL Wild Card series to advance to the NLDS against the Phillies. Connor and Joe recap the magical moment for Pete Alonso when he saved the season with a dramatic three-run home run in the top of the 9th inning of Game 3 in Milwaukee, and also sum up the entire series and all that went down. Later, they take a look down the turnpike to preview the NLDS vs the division rival Philadelphia Phillies. 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!00:55 The Mets beat the Brewers, Pete Alonso and others play heroes16:15 NLDS vs Phillies preview23:45 Closing Thoughts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.