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The Mets travel west, plus talking about Double-A’s best Aug 06, 2024

Show notes

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo take a close look at the Mets games out west, and get a close look at some potential future Mets in Binghamton. Leading off the show, the guys are joined by Jacob Wilkins, the play-by-play voice of the Double-A Binghamton Rumble Ponies, to talk in-depth about prospects Brandon Sproat, Ryan Clifford, Kevin Parada, and Nolan McLean. Later, Connor and Joe discuss the short and long-term futures for Sean Manaea, Pete Alonso, Luis Severino, and Harrison Bader, and review the games played since the last time they talked. Finally, the show dips into the Mailbag to answer questions about the prospects currently at Triple-A Syracuse, and then wraps with thoughts on the direct competition for the Mets in the chase for an NL Wild Card. 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 Jacob Wilkins, play-by-play for Mets Double-A, joins the show

04:15 Brandon Sproat

10:50 Ryan Clifford

13:30 Kevin Parada

14:55 Nolan McLean

16:55 Goodbye to Jacob

17:15 New segment alert!

17:40 How to do a contract year: Sean Manaea

20:30 How to do a contract year: Pete Alonso

24:00 How to do a contract year: Luis Severino

28:15 How to do a contract year: Harrison Bader

31:30 The Week That Was: Up and Down

35:45 The Scoreboard – recapping last week

37:00 The Scoreboard – making the next bets

43:20 Mailbag – Names to know at Triple-A Syracuse

45:15 Mailbag – The latest on prospects Dom Hamel and Mike Vasil

48:00 Closing Thoughts on the NL Wild Card race

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2024 Mets MLB trade deadline reaction, plus a look at what’s next Jul 31, 2024

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, recorded live after the 2024 MLB trade deadline, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo react to the moves made by David Stearns and the Mets, and preview the rest of the regular season. Connor and Joe break down all the additions including Huascar Brazoban, Paul Blackburn, Jesse Winker, Tyler Zuber, and Ryne Stanek, and discuss what the Mets gave up in those deals. The guys also recap an exciting week of games against the Yankees and the Braves, plus go Down on the Farm for a “Cowboy edition” featuring looks at Nolan McLean and Carson Benge. The show goes long on Mailbag questions as well, tackling topics covering the trades, the rotation moving forward, the future for Brett Baty, 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, trade deadline reaction is here!

02:00 Huascar Brazoban

07:35 Paul Blackburn

12:45 Mailbag – Tylor Megill to bullpen?

14:00 Mailbag – Role for Adam Ottavino?

15:40 Mailbag – Enough moves to make the playoffs?

17:45 Tyler Zuber

20:50 Jesse Winker

24:15 Ryne Stanek

26:55 Mailbag – 6-man rotation possible?

28:45 The Week That Was: Yankees, Braves, Twins

29:40 Kodai Senga

31:50 The Scoreboard – recapping last week

34:25 The Scoreboard – making the next bets

39:10 Down on the Farm: Nolan McLean/Carson Benge

44:40 Mailbag – Managing the outfield if Starling Marte gets back

47:15 Mailbag – Jose Butto in the bullpen or rotation

47:35 Mailbag – Mets vs Braves vs Phillies

50:25 Mailbag – What’s next for Brett Baty?

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Bonus Episode: Exclusive Interview with Mets power-hitting prospect Ryan Clifford Jul 26, 2024

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On this bonus episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Joe DeMayo sits down for an exclusive interview with Mets Double-A prospect Ryan Clifford, who is rising through the team’s farm system after being acquired in the Justin Verlander trade with the Astros last season. Clifford talks about his earliest baseball memories, the decision of going pro vs attending Vanderbilt, getting traded to the Mets, how he’s developed as pro player so far, and his goals for the remainder of 2024. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

00:00 Joe DeMayo talks to Mets prospect Ryan Clifford

00:15 Earliest baseball memory and favorite team growing up

00:30 Going pro versus going to Vanderbilt

01:00 Heading into the MLB Draft

02:00 Getting drafted by Houston

02:30 The trade to the Mets in the Justin Verlander deal

03:35 Transition to Mets player development system

04:10 Experience with Brooklyn Cyclones

05:15 Adjusting to Double-A

05:55 4 hits during a game on July 4

06:40 Playing defense

07:10 Offensive room for growth

07:55 Goals for the rest of 2024, eyes on the big leagues?

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What will the Mets do before the 2024 MLB trade deadline? Jul 22, 2024

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo preview what may go down for the Mets before the 2024 MLB trade deadline. Connor and Joe kick off the show with a look at the week that was, including a status report on the rehab and potential return of Kodai Senga to the starting rotation. Then the guys go long on the upcoming MLB trade deadline by discussing all kinds of possible moves for the Mets and David Stearns, including trades for relievers, outfielders, and what the cost could be for any deals. Later, the show goes Down on The Farm for an update on top prospect Drew Gilbert, and busts open the Mailbag to take on questions about a new way to manage the pitching staff and also the idea of trading Pete Alonso. 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…the Marlins are annoying!

03:20 Kodai Senga status report

05:30 Let’s get to the MLB trade deadline, who is moving, buying, selling?

11:05 Looking at relief pitchers

15:55 Looking at outfielders

19:40 Who would the Mets give up in deals?

22:20 Head’s up - next week’s show is LIVE on Tuesday after the deadline!

24:10 The Scoreboard – making the next bets

33:35 Down on the Farm: Draft pick signings

35:00 Down on the Farm: Drew Gilbert update and what’s next

36:45 Mailbag – A whole new pitching plan and strategy proposal

44:45 Mailbag – Should the Mets trade Pete Alonso?

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Mets draft recap with VP of Amateur Scouting Kris Gross, plus Mets second half preview Jul 17, 2024

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo welcome Mets VP of Amateur Scouting Kris Gross to the show to recap the team’s selections in the 2024 MLB Draft, and then the guys look ahead to the second half of the season. Leading off, Gross talks about Carson Benge, Jonathan Santucci, Nate Dohm, and many other picks the Mets made in the draft, and also discusses how he came to the Mets and got into scouting. Later, Connor and Joe reveal some other names to know from the later rounds, look back at the wins from the week before, look ahead to ideas for the MLB Trade Deadline, while also hitting on Brandon Sproat in the Futures Game, Pete Alonso in the Home Run Derby, and the return of Kodai Senga to the Mets rotation. The guys then wrap the show by opening the Mailbag to take on questions about prospect JT Schwartz, the future at first base for the organization, and the process behind projecting 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

00:50 Mets VP of Amateur Scouting Kris Gross joins the show

01:10 Getting into scouting

02:00 Joining the Mets, relationship with David Stearns

02:40 1st round pick Carson Benge

03:35 Two-way players in the pros?

04:30 2nd round pick Jonathan Santucci

05:35 3rd round pick Nate Dohm

06:25 4th round pick Eli Serrano

07:30 5th round pick Trey Snyder

08:30 Overall draft strategy

09:30 Goodbye to Kris Gross

10:25 Names to know from Draft Days 2 and 3

15:40 The Week That Was…with wins

18:35 Mets Trade Deadline plans

23:25 Brandon Sproat shines at Futures Game

25:25 Pete Alonso and the Home Run Derby

29:05 Kodai Senga on the way back, how the rotation could shake out

32:05 The Scoreboard – recapping last week

34:15 Mailbag – prospect JT Schwartz

38:45 Mailbag – The future at first base

45:15 Mailbag – Projecting pitching prospects

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Bonus Episode: Exclusive Interview with Mets pitching prospect Brandon Sproat Jul 12, 2024

Show notes

On this bonus episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Joe DeMayo sits down for an exclusive interview with Mets Double-A pitching prospect Brandon Sproat, who is quickly rising the ranks of the team’s farm system. The 2023 second-round pick talks about his beginnings in baseball, his path from Florida to professional baseball, getting drafted three different times including twice by the Mets, his development so far in the system, his place in national prospect rankings, and his goals for the rest of the 2024 season. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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MLB Draft Preview with Jim Callis, plus Mets stay even on the road, look to rise up at home Jul 09, 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 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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OMG, the Mets have hits on the field and the airwaves, plus the Meet at the Apple crew stops by the show Jul 02, 2024

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo talk Mets big hits on the field, both of the baseball and the music variety, plus Vito Calise and Jonathan Baron from the Meet at the Apple podcast stop by the show. First up, Connor and Joe recap a crazy week that featured a Subway Series sweep of the Yankees, Jose Iglesias performing OMG at Citi Field, the Mets offense rolling, and a bunch of bullpen misadventures against the Astros and Nationals. The guys also look at the return of Christian Scott to the rotation, go Down on the Farm to look for reliever options, and break out the Mailbag to answer questions about prospect rankings, the trade value of Brett Baty, and MLB trade deadline scenarios. Vito Calise and Jonathan Baron from the Meet at the Apple podcast also join the show for a chat about Mets podcasting, the full stories behind Grimace and the Jose Iglesias OMG performance, and the exciting scene that Citi Field has become on game day. 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

1:25 Review of Subway Series

2:53 Mets staying hot!

3:34 Alvarez and Vientos emerging as superstars.

5:45 Mark Vientos’ turn around this season

10:00 Bullpen problems and possible solutions

13:18 Christian Scott, Kodai Senga and the fate of the rotation

18:16: Vito Calise and Jonathan Baron of Meet at the Apple podcast

21:40 Favorite moment from show: Jose Iglesias

24:27 Favorite moment from show: Month of June, Subway Series

25:50 The story of Grimace throwing out first pitch

30:20 How Jose Iglesias OMG performance came to be

36:00 Is there such thing as a concert curse?

40:42 Down on the Farm: Relief pitching options

46:00 Down on the Farm: Brandon Sproat in the MLB Futures Game

47:47 The Scoreboard – recapping last week

49:51 The Scoreboard – next bets

56:32 Mailbag – Mark Vientos

56:58 Mailbag – Prospect Rankings and Kevin Parada

1:00:00 Mailbag – Brett Baty trade value for reliever, Ryan Clifford/Drew Gilbert l

1:04:35 Mailbag – MLB Trade Deadline options

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Live from Citi Field for a Mets vs Yankees Subway Series showdown Jun 26, 2024

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are live outside Citi Field before the Mets and Yankees square off in the Subway Series. Connor and Joe shout to the Mets masses about the sticky suspension for Edwin Diaz, the Mets turning their season around, the crucial stretch of games ahead, and the debate about who should represent the Mets at the 2024 MLB All-Star Game. The guys also go Down on the Farm to discuss the red hot Luisangel Acuna and break down Joe’s new Top 30 Prospects list. And of course, the show takes questions from social media and from the audience about Mets topics ranging all the way from prospects to the bullpen to wrestling and so much more! Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

0:00 Welcome to the show

0:52 Edwin Diaz's sticky situation

5:42 Mailbag: Mets record after Diaz suspension

6:38 Bats come alive in June

7:57 Buy or sell at the deadline?

9:20 Francisco Alvarez's impact

10:39 Mailbag: Ben Gamel call-up

11:39 Subway Series Prediction

12:26 Importance of series win vs Cubs

13:25 Favorite Subway Series memories

14:29 Leadoff Lindor

15:49 Down on the Farm: Luisangel Acuna

17:46 Mailbag: Underrated prospect Daiverson Gutierrez

18:37 The Scoreboard: Last week's recap

19:37 The Scoreboard: Subway Series edition

23:00 Fan Question: Jose Butto and Christian Scott return

24:44 Fan Question: Who fills in for Diaz?

26:05 Fan Question: Kodai Senga return

27:13 Mailbag: Mascot madness

28:01 Mailbag: When do the Mets start to sell?

31:29 Mailbag: Deadline acquisitions

33:46 Mailbag: Marte replacement

34:57 Mailbag: Sellable assets

35:44 Mailbag: Boston Baro

37:05 Down on the Farm: Bonus Round

38:34 Mailbag: Bring back Chris Bassitt?

40:18 Mailbag: Bullpen reinforcements

41:49 Closing thoughts

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The Mets are hitting, winning, getting wild about wild cards, and enjoying the Grimace Era Jun 18, 2024

Show notes

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are here for Mets hits, wins, wild cards races, and giving credit to Grimace because, why not? The guys look back at a winning week for the Mets and the reasons behind it including J.D. Martinez, Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, a stabilized catching duo, solid pitching, and maybe some magic from a certain McDonald’s character. Connor and Joe also break down the wild card race in the NL, Lindor haters, progress for Mark Vientos, Jeff McNeil’s playing time, and then go Down of the Farm for a check in on prospect Nick Morabito. Finally, the guys wrap things up with more Scoreboard predictions, and a dive into the Mailbag to answer questions about trades vs qualifying offers for Pete Alonso and Luis Severino, the status of prospects Ryan Clifford and Drew Gilbert, and reasons to really believe in 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

01:00 The Mets Pod will be live at Citi Field before the Subway Series on Tuesday 6/25!

01:40 The week that was: a really good one

02:10 The Grimace Era brings Mets wins

03:45 J.D. Martinez delivering as DH

06:55 Francisco Lindor leading off and getting hot

10:00 Pete Alonso and Brandon Nimmo also picking up steam

14:05 Francisco Alvarez and Luis Torrens catching duo success

16:25 Pitching depth

20:05 The Wild, Wild, Wild Card

20:50 The Mets Pod Temperature Check: Hating on Lindor Haters