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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are ready for a wild, wild card race during a meaningful Mets September. Leading off, Connor and Joe recap the previous week’s adventures through Arizona, Chicago, and the return trip home – including heroics from Francisco Lindor, drama from Edwin Diaz, and big swings in big wins. Later, the guys look ahead to the September stretch run, examine the wild card contenders, play a fun game of “Would You Rather,” plus go Down on The Farm to check on prospects Drew Gilbert and Luisangel Acuna at Triple-A Syracuse. The show wraps by opening the Mailbag to answer questions about the last series against the Braves in late September, the status of Tyler Zuber, and the reasons why Phil Maton has been so effective out of the bullpen. 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 Week That Was: Wins, surprise starters, bullpen drama, Lindor leading

09:45 The Week That Will Be: Red Sox, Reds, Blue Jays

15:15 The wild NL Wild Card race

18:40 Would You Rather? Joe and Connor make the tough/hilarious choices

28:00 Down on the Farm: Drew Gilbert and Luisangel Acuna

31:05 The Scoreboard – recapping last week

32:30 The Scoreboard – making the next bets

37:20 Mailbag – Will the Mets/Braves series near the end of September decide the wild card?

38:20 Mailbag – What’s up with Tyler Zuber?

40:40 Mailbag – What makes Phil Maton so effective?

45:15 Closing Thoughts

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo check in during the Mets road trip, with the Padres in the past and more challenges on deck. First up, the guys recap a wild week that was which featured dramatic walk-off wins, a stand off in San Diego, and more adventures in the bullpen. Connor and Joe also examine the stretch ahead, break down the NL MVP debate between Francisco Lindor and Shohei Ohtani, and go Down on the Farm for a Double-A update on Nolan McLean to see how he’s doing since turning his exclusive focus to pitching. The show winds down with the Mailbag, with questions answered about the current value of players making the 40-40 club and also Mets names to know for potential September call ups. 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!

01:10 The Week That Was: Walk Offs, tough losses, up and down

07:45 The bullpen

10:15 The brilliance of Francisco Lindor, and the race for MVP

15:05 Down on the Farm: Nolan McLean

17:10 The Scoreboard – recapping last week

18:20 The Scoreboard – making the next bets

23:45 Mailbag – What’s today’s value of 40-40?

25:25 Mailbag – Who will the Mets call up in September?

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo preview the MLB Draft with Jim Callis from MLB.com and also recap an up and down week for the Mets. Leading off, senior writer for MLB Pipeline and MLB.com Jim Callis stops by the show to reveal the top targets in next week’s MLB Draft for the Mets and other big league teams. The guys also talk sleeper picks and the overall state of the Mets farm system. Later, Connor and Joe look back at the games against the Nationals and the Pirates, then go Down on the Farm to recap Joe’s trip to see Double-A Binghamton where he got to chat with top prospects Brandon Sproat and Ryan Clifford. Finally, things wrap up with more Scoreboard predictions, and Mailbag questions answered about finding bullpen help externally and also within the organization. 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 Jim Callis joins the show

01:20 Evaluating the 2024 draft class overall

03:15 Odds for the number 1 pick

08:00 Names to know for the Mets pick at number 19

15:10 David Stearns and Kris Gross influence on Mets draft strategy

19:25 Personal favorite players in the draft

21:10 The overall state of the Mets farm system

23:35 Brandon Sproat and Christian Scott

25:20 The evolution of the MLB Draft as an event

34:50 The Week That Was…wins, losses, bullpen problems and solutions?

41:24 The Christian Scott situation

47:15 Down on the Fam/Mailbag – Joe’s visits with Brandon Sproat and Ryan Clifford

54:35 The Scoreboard – recapping last week

56:25 The Scoreboard – next bets

01:00:40 Mailbag – Relief help external?

01:04:30 Mailbag – Relief help internal?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 show

2:21 Brandon Nimmo update

9:14 The future of CF for the Mets

12:27 The lineup without Nimmo

13:36 The rotation market: deGrom, Bassitt and more

22:09 Aaron Judge's future

27:10 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

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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 Year

3:38 Jacob deGrom rumors

9:02 Justin Verlander update

13:10 Carlos Rodon to the Mets?

17:29 Kodai Senga

23:03 Brandon Nimmo buzz

25:15 Tyler Anderson's deal

29:28 Mets Pitching Waiver Claims

34:13 Daniel Vogelbach, Carlos Carrasco's options picked up

36:11 Player Developement Hires

41:36 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?

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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.

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The Mets Pod continues its offseason preview series with Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo looking at the lineup, as Episode 31 puts the focus on offense in honor of the other big Mets number 31 that hangs in Citi Field. Connor and Joe talk about the big decision on Brandon Nimmo, how it might be time to put Francisco Alvarez behind the big league plate, and where the current pieces under contract still fit the team. The guys also dig deep on potential targets from outside the organization, like Trea Turner, Carlos Correa, Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani, and more. This week’s Mailbag also takes some big swings, with questions answered about options at designated hitter and in free agency overall. 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 Episode 31

2:03 The lineup

2:39 Brandon Nimmo decision

11:57 The catcher situation

17:15 Future of 2nd and 3rd

20:05 Jacob deGrom's future

23:18 Carlos Correa and Trea Turner

25:24 Aaron Judge

34:05 Expect the unexpected

36:36 Mailbag: Future of the DH spot?

39:40 Mailbag: Under the radar move for the lineup?

42:09 Mailbag: Nimmo and Trea Turner or Diaz and deGrom?

45:00 Mailbag: Do the Mets really need power in the lineup?

46:55 Closing Thoughts  

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