Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo welcome a very special guest to The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns stops by the show! Connor and Joe talk to Stearns about learning the organization, his relationship and process with skipper Carlos Mendoza, managing the overall roster, the hires of Kris Gross and Andy Green in scouting and player development, and the possibilities of a 6-man starting rotation for the Mets in 2024 and potentially across MLB in the future. The guys also ask Stearns about his bullpen construction strategy, being back in NY where he grew up, what it was like interning for the Mets after college, his thoughts on developing young players, and his Mets Pod Mount Rushmore of the four best Mets games he ever attended as a fan. Later, the show goes Down on the Farm to discuss the promotions of prospects Ryan Clifford and Brandon Sproat, recaps the Mets vs Braves series, and opens the Mailbag to answer questions about future Mets pitching staffs, prospect Nick Lorusso, and whether or not Mark Vientos or Ronny Mauricio could eventually be options to replace Jeff McNeil at second base. 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

00:35 Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns joins the show

01:00 Learning the organization since taking the job

02:40 The process that lead to hiring Carlos Mendoza as manager

04:30 Building a bench, managing the roster

05:35 Hiring Kris Green and Andy Gross

08:10 6-man starting rotation possibilities for the Mets

09:30 Will 6-man rotations become commonplace in MLB any time soon?

11:40 Bullpen construction strategy and roles

14:00 How’s it going being back home in New York?

15:00 What was it like interning for the Mets?

16:20 The balance needed to develop young players

18:10 The Mets Pod Mount Rushmore: Top 4 Mets games Stearns attended as a Mets fan

21:30 Goodbye and thanks to David Stearns

23:20 Down on the Farm: promotions for Ryan Clifford and Brandon Sproat

26:25 Mets vs Braves series recap

30:40 The Scoreboard: Recapping last week

35:05 Mailbag – a listener takes on The Scoreboard

35:35 Mailbag – future Mets pitching staffs

38:25 Mailbag – prospect Nick Lorusso

40:40 Mailbag – Mark Vientos or Ronny Mauricio at 2B?

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop an all-new episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets continue to win some, lose some, and shake up the pitching staff. Connor and Joe wrap up an uneven road trip, examine the moves made by manager Carlos Mendoza, break down the debut of Christian Scott, and do a deep dive on the season so far for Pete Alonso. Later, the guys go Down on the Farm for a status report on pitching prospect Blade Tidwell, set up a Braves series-themed round of The Scoreboard, and answer Mailbag questions about the next Mets prospect to make an impact for the big league club, how to handle the return of Tylor Megill, and thoughts about Pete Alonso’s upcoming free agency. 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 The week that was, Mets up, down, and still the same?

04:15 A lot of stolen bases

08:20 Jorge Lopez

09:10 The moves of Carlos Mendoza

15:00 Up from the Farm: Christian Scott

21:45 The Jeff McNeil conversation

22:15 The Pete Alonso conversation

28:40 Down on the Farm: Blade Tidwell

32:10 The Scoreboard: Recapping last week

33:15 The Scoreboard: Next week’s bets

37:40 Mailbag – Next impact prospect promotion?

40:20 Mailbag – Tylor Megill vs Jose Butto?

44:45 Mailbag – Pete Alonso free agency questions 

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop an all-new episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets continue to play .500 baseball. Connor and Joe recap another week that was for the Mets on the field, and react to Joey Wendle's shoddy defense in their loss to the Cubs. The guys also discuss the debut of J.D. Martinez, Mark Vientos finally getting a chance to contribute, and Carlos Mendoza's early approval rating. Later, they go Down on the Farm to react to the success of pitcher Jonah Tong, and look at a poor performance on The Scoreboard. The show then wraps up with a Mailbag question about the state of the catcher position and why Edwin Diaz keeps getting brought in in non-save situations. 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

01:20 Joe on .500 baseball team/preseason expectations

03:49 Mets Cubs reaction

05:35 Adrian Houser//Christian Scott

08:55 Mailbag: Does DJ Stewart stay with J.D. Martinez now as the DH?

10:23 Joey Wendle’s rough defense, future for Mark Vientos

13:01 The Mets defensive replacements

15:08 Carlos Mendoza’s approval rating

19:08 Down on the Farm: Jonah Tong

22:30 State of the arms in the farm system

24:35 Jett Williams and Nate Lavender updates

25.25 Scoreboard Recap and Predictions

30:20 Mailbag: Nido vs Narvaez once Alvarez comes back

33:00 Mailbag: What are your thoughts on the lack of production from prospects on offense in the minors?

36:44 Ronny Mauricio impact

38:30 Mailbag: Why do they keep using Edwin Diaz in non-save situations?

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop an all-new episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets look for wins out west and for depth at home in the face of injuries to Francisco Alvarez and Brooks Raley. Connor and Joe recap another solid week that was for the Mets on the field, and dig into how the team will fill in for Alvarez and Raley moving forward. The guys also discuss the need for innings from the starting rotation, the potential for calling up pitching prospect Christian Scott, and the state of the Mets lineup and defense. Later, they also review the Mets City Connect Uniforms, go Down on the Farm to check in on Kevin Parada and Nolan McClean, and pile up points on The Scoreboard. The show then wraps up with a Mailbag question about the roster move needed to make room for J.D. Martinez. 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 The week that was, wins and injuries

08:00 As the rotation turns…need more innings

14:40 When will Christian Scott be a rotation option?

18:20 The Mets Pod Temperature Check: Team Overall

19:15 The Mets Pod Temperature Check: The Lineup

21:50 The Mets Pod Temperature Check: Defense

23:30 Reviewing the Mets City Connect Uniforms

27:35 Down on the Farm: Kevin Parada

29:35 Down on the Farm: Calvin Ziegler Injury

31:50 Down on the Farm: Nolan McLean (aka Cowboy Ohtani)

35:05 The Scoreboard: Recapping last week

36:15 The Scoreboard: Next week’s bets

40: 30 Mailbag – Roster move for J.D. Martinez? 

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo deliver an all-new episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets delivered some wins and good vibes as they get back on their feet after a rough start to the season. Connor and Joe recap a good week that was that featured exciting offense, solid pitching, and a renewed energy from the Mets. The guys also discuss impressive early leadership from rookie skipper Carlos Mendoza, the standing ovations at Citi Field for Francisco Lindor, the emergence of Jose Butto, and the quality work by the bullpen. Later, the show goes Down on the Farm for a look at Brooklyn Cyclones pitcher and slugger Nolan McLean, the two-way Mets prospect who is already living up to The Mets Pod-created moniker “Cowboy Ohtani.” Then, Connor and Joe talk about their high-scoring Scoreboard predictions before opening the Mailbag to answer questions about Christian Scott’s innings plan for 2024, the future for Mark Vientos, the makeup of the starting rotation if everyone gets healthy, and 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

01:20 The week that was, winning is fun!

02:25 DJ Stewart is hot, and will not stand for Mets Pod slander!

04:15 Standing up for Francisco Lindor

06:35 The Mets energy is back, Carlos Mendoza leads the way

09:30 As the rotation turns…to Jose Butto

12:55 The bullpen is solid

16:25 Down on the Farm: Nolan McLean (aka Cowboy Ohtani)

20:45 The Scoreboard: Recapping last week

22:20 The Scoreboard: Next week’s bets

26:45 Mailbag – Do Christian Scott and other pitching prospects have inning plans?

27:45 Mailbag – Thoughts on prospect Alex Ramirez in 2024?

30:00 Mailbag – What should the Mets do with Mark Vientos?

32:50 Mailbag – Who is in the rotation if everyone is healthy?

34:35 Mailbag – Pitching to Francisco Alvarez vs Omar Narvaez

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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 Mets are back and the 2024 season is back on! Connor and Joe recap a better week that was with some wins, drama, and improving play. The guys comb through the starting rotation, break down the lineup including the production levels from Francisco Lindor, Brandon Nimmo, Brett Baty, and more, plus deliver an examination of the “options” in the bullpen and the pitcher injuries spreading through MLB. Later, Connor and Joe take a trip Down on the Farm to discuss Brooklyn Cyclones pitcher Calvin Ziegler, do another round of Scoreboard predictions, and bust open the Mailbag to answer questions about Francisco Lindor batting exclusively right-handed and the sneak preview of the Mets City Connect Jerseys. 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 Joe is back from Wrestlemania, the Mets are back from the brink

02:30 The pitching is holding up for the most part

09:40 The offense, a lot of unlikely ups and downs

19:05 Mets pitching injuries

20:15 MLB pitching injuries, and the overall future for pitchers

25:55 Down on the Farm: Calvin Ziegler

28:35 The Scoreboard: Recapping last week

30:35 The Scoreboard: Next week’s bets

37:10 Mailbag – Should Francisco Lindor only hit right-handed?

40:00  Mailbag – Thoughts on Mets City Connect Jersey sneak peak…purple?!

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop an all-new episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets drop a few games to start the season. Connor and Joe look at the very few ups and the many downs across the first batch of games for the Mets, including the initial turn through the starting rotation, the struggles of the offense, and the deficiencies on defense. Later, the guys go Down on the Farm for an early report on Mark Vientos, Drew Gilbert, Luisangel Acuna, and the Triple-A Syracuse Mets, launch another edition of The Scoreboard so Connor and Joe can compete all season long with weekly predictions, and dump out the Mailbag for questions answered about the Mets’ early losses, Jett Williams, and other trade and prospect chatter. 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 Season start is less than ideal!

05:00 The starting rotation, struggles minus Manaea

10:25 The offense, the sticks are in the mud

19:55 Rhys Hoskins drama

27:20 Down on the Farm: Vientos, Gilbert, Acuna and Syracuse so far

30:20 The Scoreboard returns, it’s Connor vs Joe again

30:55 The Scoreboard: Making next week’s bets

35:05 Mailbag – Mets misery questions

36:35 Mailbag – Jett Williams

39:20 Mailbag – Trade and prospect chatter

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop a jam-packed 2024 season preview episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as special guest Daniel Murphy stops by the show! The guys chat with the 2015 NLCS MVP about how this year’s team compares to the surprising Mets squad that went to the World Series in ’15, what he thinks J.D. Martinez will bring to the ballclub, his thoughts on the younger players on the team, what he saw in new manager Carlos Mendoza during spring training, what it was like working in the SNY broadcast booth, and so much more. Later, Connor and Joe take the temperature of the starting rotation, bullpen, lineup, and defense of the Mets heading into the regular season, and then drop their 2024 season predictions that will prove to be right on or way off, but always fun! Finally, the show dives deep into the Mailbag to take on questions about the organization’s farm system, the workload ahead for Francisco Alvarez, the Mets’ playoff chances, and some very early trade deadline speculation. 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!

00:50 Hello to Daniel Murphy!

01:25 Adjusting from the field to the broadcast booth

02:15 Murphy self-scouts his TV performance

03:40 Mets 2024 clubhouse vibe, thoughts on Carlos Mendoza, J.D. Martinez

06:15 Comparing the 2015 team to the current group

08:35 When things really turned in 2015

10:25 J.D. Martinez impact on the clubhouse

13:20 Hitting with protection and purpose

15:30 Under the radar Mets

16:30 Following the team and Murphy’s 2024 expectations

20:30 The Mets Pod Temperature Check: Starting Rotation

22:10 The Mets Pod Temperature Check: Bullpen

23:20 The Mets Pod Temperature Check: The Lineup

25:40 The Mets Pod Temperature Check: Defense

27:05 The Mets Pod 2024 Season Predictions!

45:35 Mailbag – Is the Mets farm system ”stacked”

47:10 Mailbag – Francisco Alvarez workload

49:40 Mailbag – Mets, Jets, or Cowboys?

51:35 Mailbag – Early Trade Deadline questions!

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are fired up to fire up an emergency episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets have agreed to a deal with J.D. Martinez! Connor and Joe react to the news and break down what happens next, as the Mets add a star slugger to their lineup, bolster their chances to make the postseason in 2024, and shake things up as far as potential playing time for Mark Vientos and Brett Baty. 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 in with an all-new episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as Mets prospects show their stuff and major league spring training heads to the finish line. Connor and Joe lead off the show with big picture thoughts from Port St. Lucie, then react to Steve Cohen’s comments to the media about Pete Alonso’s future along with other Mets topics. Then, the guys examine the competition for the final spot in the starting rotation, the final battle for bullpen slots, and the spring outcomes so far for Mark Vientos, Brett Baty, DJ Stewart and Ji Man Choi. Later, the guys completely break down the Spring Breakout Game, including Joe’s performance during the broadcast, as well as performances on the field by Mets prospects Nolan McLean, Brandon Sproat, Dom Hamel, and more. Finally, the show wraps up by unloading the Mailbag, with questions answered about Francisco Alvarez’ place in the batting order, J.D. Martinez, and the future of free agency for the Mets. 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!

01:40 Big picture thoughts from spring training

04:20 Steve Cohen speaks about Pete Alonso and all things Mets

06:40 Who you got for the 5th starter spot?

10:40 Bullpen battles

14:15 Brett Baty and Mark Vientos

18:25 DJ Stewart and Ji Man Choi

22:55 Spring Breakout Game and Broadcast Joe!

25:10 Which Mets prospects stood out on the field?

26:45 Nolan McLean AKA Cowboy Ohtani

30:15 Mailbag – Francisco Alvarez and batting order debates

33:30 Mailbag – J.D. Martinez

37:00 Mailbag – The future of Mets and free agency

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo return with an all-new episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as Mets star closer Edwin Diaz returns to the field, and the starting rotation continues to round into form. First up, Connor and Joe sound the trumpets and talk about the successful spring debut of Edwin Diaz, and what it really means to the team overall to have him back in the bullpen. Then, the guys go through the performance of the starting rotation so far in spring games, the competition for reliever roles, progress for Brett Baty and Mark Vientos, plus a preview of the Spring Breakout Game, which will feature some of the biggest Mets prospects and an appearance by Joe in the SNY broadcast! Finally, the show dives deep into the Mailbag for questions answered about overlooked prospects becoming stars, what to do with Trayce Thompson, and whether or not there will ever be a Mets “hitting lab.” Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and watch the Spring Breakout Game on Friday 3/15 at 3pm ET on SNY!

Today's Show:

00:00 Welcome to the show!

01:45 Edwin Diaz and the trumpets are back!

06:45 As the starting rotation turns…

12:55 Bullpen roles and the future for Nate Lavender

17:45 Brett Baty and Mark Vientos

22:35 Brandon Nimmo batting order chatter

27:00 The Spring Breakout Game – Mets prospects + Joe on SNY!

30:50 Mailbag – unknown prospects becoming superstars?

34:55 Mailbag – a spot for Trayce Thompson?

38:00 Mailbag – Is there/will there ever be a Mets “hitting lab?”

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