The Mets Pod

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Emergency Podcast: Mets to sign Juan Soto for 15 years, $765 million Dec 09, 2024

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On a live emergency version of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo react to the news that superstar free agent Juan Soto has decided to sign with the New York Mets on a 15-year, $765 million deal.

Today's Show:

00:00 Welcome to the show!

00:35 The Mets are signing Juan Soto!!

14:20 Now turning to Pete Alonso and what else?

23:40 Mailbag: Walker Buehler?

30:50 Talking Clay Holmes

36:05 Mailbag: What’s the role for Starling Marte now?

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The timing of a Juan Soto signing, Mets adding Frankie Montas, MLB Winter Meetings preview Dec 03, 2024

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo keep their eyes peeled for Juan Soto, break down Frankie Montas, and look ahead to the MLB Winter Meetings. Connor and Joe drop the latest news, notes, and nuggets that are floating around the chase to sign Soto, and try to guess when the race will end. Then the guys discuss the Mets’ signing of starter Frankie Montas, David Stearns’ overall strategy of adding pitching, and the rumors swirling around other pitchers such as Clay Holmes and Mike Soroka. Later, the show goes Down on the Farm to talk about the up and down run for prospect Alex Ramirez, and then opens the Mailbag to field questions about the future for Jeff McNeil and how to potentially protect Juan Soto in a future Mets batting order. 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!

03:00 The Mets Pod will be active during the MLB Winter Meetings

04:35 When will we get news about Juan Soto?

06:15 Here’s the latest on Soto that we know and don’t know

16:20 Breaking down Frankie Montas

31:35 Pitching rumors: Clay Holmes and Mike Soroka

38:55 Down on the Farm: Alex Ramirez

41:25 Mailbag: The future for Jeff McNeil

46:55 Mailbag: How can the Mets potentially protect Juan Soto in their lineup?

51:05 Closing Thoughts, waiting for the craziness to come

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Mets continue to chase Juan Soto, add Jose Siri, ponder Pete Alonso and the pitching market Nov 26, 2024

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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 market

17:55 Mets add Jose Siri to the outfield

24:10 Mailbag: Possible contract numbers for Pete Alonso

31:00 Mailbag: Pete Alonso vs Vladimir Guerrero Jr

35:00 Mailbag: Could “Soto Money” be better spent elsewhere?

41:30 Mailbag: Catchers hitting skills

44:50 Mailbag: Ronny Mauricio expectations

47:50 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Which homegrown players will compete for starting spots in 2025?

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Meeting Juan Soto, answering all your Mets offseason questions Nov 19, 2024

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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 Mets

02:30 Connor’s pitch and plan for a Juan Soto/Mets meeting

08:30 Joe’s pitch and plan for a Juan Soto/Mets meeting

16:35 Mailbag: A plan for right field without Juan Soto

19:30 Mailbag: International signing pool

25:00 Mailbag: Reid Detmers

27:45 Mailbag: Deals for Mark Vientos and Francisco Alvarez

31:40 Mailbag: Corbin Burnes

35:15 Mailbag: Connor Joe

37:10 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Hitting Prospects

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Juan Soto sets meetings, Roki Sasaki is up for grabs, so what will the Mets do next? Nov 12, 2024

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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 Sasaki

11:25 The Juan Soto sweepstakes and meetings

18:25 Pete Alonso

20:35 Willy Adames

23:00 Down on the Farm: Joe’s new Top 30 Prospects List

23:40 Down on the Farm: Jesus Baez, Jonah Tong, Jonathan Santucci

33:20 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Colin Houck

36:00 Mailbag: Prospect untouchables, free agent targets, trade targets

40:35 Talking Garrett Crochet and other pitchers

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The offseason in action: Mets moves so far, more moves to come, and David Stearns speaks Nov 05, 2024

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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 far

05:20 Offseason subtractions so far

08:45 Qualifying offers for Pete Alonso, Sean Manaea, Luis Severino

15:05 Juan Soto talk, money and the Yankees factor

29:20 Pete Alonso talk, money and the Yankees factor

35:00 David Stearns speaks at the GM Meetings

41:10 Joe’s 9 “under the radar” free agents

48:05 Down on the Farm: Drew Gilbert and Jett Williams in the AFL

49:25 Down on the Farm: Pitching Prospects

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Mets Offseason Preview: Juan Soto, Pete Alonso and more ways to build the 2025 team Oct 29, 2024

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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 Mets

20:50 Sean Manaea

27:00 Pete Alonso

35:05 Stay or Go: Coaching Staff

35:55 Six-Man rotation talk

41:30 Down on the Farm: Help for 2025?

45:50 Trade ideas

52:50 The Juan Soto Conversation/Dream

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Recapping and reacting after the end of a wild ride and road for the 2024 New York Mets Oct 22, 2024

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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 Mets

11:50 NLCS Recap

21:15 Meet the Mets Meme – our favorite of the year

24:20 Mets MVPVP – Most Valuable Player, Vice President (after Francisco Lindor!)

32:55 2024 Preseason Predictions Flashback

40:50 Mailbag – Kodai Senga workload in 2025

45:25 Mailbag – Favorite “little” moments of the year

49:15 Mailbag – Underrated Mets who didn’t finish 2024

52:20 Mailbag – Concerns for health of Brandon Nimmo and Francisco Lindor?

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The NLCS heads east, as the Mets duel the Dodgers at Citi Field Oct 15, 2024

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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 2

19:15 Preview of the NLCS games at Citi Field

24:50 Mark Vientos is the man

31:10 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

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NLCS Preview: Mets vs Dodgers Oct 12, 2024

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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 NLCS

03:10 LA Scouting Report: rotation and bullpen

09:35 LA Scouting Report: lineup

12:30 Mets chances and opportunity

18:30 Down on the Farm: Jeff McNeil in the AFL

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