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Mets two-way prospect Nolan McLean joins the show, plus other pathways to a better Mets future Jun 11, 2024

Show notes

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo welcome Mets two-way prospect Nolan McLean (aka Cowboy Ohtani) to the show to talk about moving towards the majors as both a pitcher and a hitter. Connor and Joe talk to McLean about the nickname they gave him, what is was like being drafted, the challenges of being a two-way player, his development so far at Double-A Binghamton, and a scouting report on his former Oklahoma State teammate Carson Benge, a potential 2024 Mets draft target. Later, the show looks back at London, an overall solid week that was for the Mets, plus the urgency to turn things around before the season becomes a sell-off. Connor and Joe also examine the situation at catcher with Francisco Alvarez coming back, the forthcoming return of Edwin Diaz, and recent moves made by David Stearns and Carlos Mendoza that may be on the margins, but are clearly sending messages for the future of the organization. Finally, the guys wrap things up with more Scoreboard predictions, and a dip into the Mailbag to answer questions about potential Pete Alonso trade returns, the Mets museum at Citi Field, and possible selections for the Mets with the 19th overall pick in the upcoming MLB Draft. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Today's Show:

00:00 Mets two-way prospect Nolan McLean joins the show

01:00 What does Nolan think of the “Cowboy Ohtani” nickname?

01:45 Talking to teams pre-draft about playing both ways

02:25 Giving up playing quarterback at Oklahoma State

03:25 Getting drafted by the Mets

04:30 First spring training experience, hitting and pitching

05:15 Converting from a reliever in college to a pro starter

06:25 Offensive development at Double-A

06:55 How long can he maintain being a two-way player?

07:30 Biggest adjustment between High-A and Double-A

08:35 Scouting McLean’s former Oklahoma State teammate Carson Benge

11:00 The week that was: a pretty good one

13:40 Sell everything, or sell some and keep some?

14:40 With Francisco Alvarez coming back, who stays to back him up?

18:20 Edwin Diaz on the way back

20:00 David Stearns and Carlos Mendoza sending clear messages for now and the future

27:05 Down on the Farm: Bryce Montes de Oca

28:45 Well, there’s the answer, Luis Torrens will back up Alvarez

29:55 The Scoreboard – recapping last week

30:55 The Scoreboard – next bets

34:25 Mailbag – Pete Alonso trade returns?

40:30 Mailbag – Mets Museum improvements

45:00 Mailbag – Mets draft targets with the 19th pick in the 2024 MLB Draft

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Mets offense and pitching go up and down, where is this team trending? Jun 04, 2024

Show notes

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo take stock of the Mets offense, bullpen, and the fate of the season. The guys recap a week where the offense got better, the bullpen got worse, and the Mets continued to barely tread water. Connor and Joe discuss the underperformance of veterans, how the Mets need a strong June to convince the front office not to sell everything in July, the woes of the bullpen, a huge opportunity for Mark Vientos moving forward, and the hopes tied to the return of Francisco Alvarez. The show then does a Mailbag version of Down on the Farm, with questions answered about Mets minor league affiliates in cold-weather locations, pitching prospects Mike Vasil and Dom Hamel, plus lesser-known names Stanley Consuegra and Jack Wenninger. Later, Connor and Joe do another round of bets on The Scoreboard before opening a regular Mailbag to tackle questions about unlucky hitters and what a post trade deadline Mets lineup could look like. 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 week that was: offense better, bullpen worse

02:55 Underperformance and the fate of the 2024 Mets

06:15 Are we heading for a big sell off?

09:00 Huge opportunity for Mark Vientos

13:40 Bullpen woes

17:40 A return of Francisco Alvarez and a look ahead to London

21:10 The shaky National League

22:45 Down on the Farm Mailbag: Cold locations for Mets minors

25:15 Down on the Farm Mailbag: Mike Vasil and Dom Hamel

28:15 Down on the Farm Mailbag: Stanley Consuegra and Jack Wenninger

30:30 The Scoreboard – recapping last week

31:35 The Scoreboard – next bets

34:45 Mailbag – Unlucky hitters according to Statcast?

39:25 Mailbag – What does a post trade deadline sale lineup look like?

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Sorting through Mets struggles, searching for Kodai Senga, and seeking positives from player development May 28, 2024

Show notes

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo try to sort through the struggles of the Mets, while looking at some positive developments in the farm system. Connor and Joe recap a tough week that was while Connor was away, including issues on offense and on the mound. The guys also discuss the latest setbacks surrounding Kodai Senga, the development of young starter Christian Scott, the rehab progress of Francisco Alvarez, and go down on the farm for updates on prospects Luisangel Acuna and Brandon Sproat. Later, the show brings back The Scoreboard and opens the Mailbag to tackle questions about Edwin Diaz and the potential of the organization opening a hitting lab to work alongside the pitching lab that recently opened in Port St. Lucie. 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 Connor is back, how was his wedding?

03:00 The week that was…that Connor missed…more struggles

07:30 Mets stars are not shining

10:45 David Stearns will have to make decisions heading into the trade deadline

12:50 Kodai Senga setbacks

15:45 Positive signs from Christian Scott

17:20 Francisco Alvarez on the road back

20:05 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Luisangel Acuna

24:05 Down on the Farm: Brandon Sproat

25:55 The Scoreboard returns, making next bets

30:45 Mailbag – Edwin Diaz questions

34:10 Mailbag – Will there be a hitting lab?

38:25 Closing Thoughts

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Looking for turnarounds from Francisco Lindor and Edwin Diaz, as Mets try to push through slumps and struggles May 21, 2024

Show notes

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Joe DeMayo and guest co-host Danny Abriano break down the downturns for the Mets, as the team looks to break out of slumps and struggles. Joe and Danny do deep dives into what’s going on with Francisco Lindor, Edwin Diaz, and the third base platoon of Brett Baty and Mark Vientos. Later, the guys bust the Mailbag wide open to answer questions about the high number of walks dished out by the pitching staff, whether or not Jeff McNeil has any trade value, offseason free agent targets to improve the offense, and also both sides of the MLB Trade Deadline - including what the Mets could do as either sellers or buyers this season. Finally, the show goes Down on the Farm to cover the recent promotions of prospects Blade Tidwell and Nolan McLean, and the overall aggressiveness of the organization towards minor league promotions so far in 2024. 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 The week that was…not great

02:50 Offense is offensive and struggling

07:00 Francisco Lindor concerns

09:00 What’s deal with Edwin Diaz?

14:25 The Hot Corner is Cold, looking at Brett Baty and Mark Vientos

17:15 Mailbag – why so many walks?

19:30 Mailbag – Jeff McNeil trade value?

22:10 Mailbag – free agent targets in the offseason to fix the offense

24:40 Mailbag – what to do at the trade deadline if selling?

29:10 Mailbag – what to do at the trade deadline if buying?

32:50 Down on the Farm: aggressive promotions continue with Blade Tidwell and Nolan McLean the latest

38:45 Closing Thoughts

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Mets president of baseball ops David Stearns joins the show, talks Mets topics past, present, and future May 13, 2024

Show notes

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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Christian Scott called up, Pete Alonso looks to step up, and Mets remain down and up May 09, 2024

Show notes

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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J.D. Martinez makes his debut and Mark Vientos gets a shot as Mets stay around .500 Apr 30, 2024

Show notes

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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Mets out west, Francisco Alvarez out long, J.D. Martinez coming in, and City Connect Uniforms looking good Apr 23, 2024

Show notes

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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Mets winning is fun, bats get going, pitchers stay solid, and Carlos Mendoza brings morale Apr 16, 2024

Show notes

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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Mets on the upswing, looking at Lindor, Nimmo, Baty, and more Apr 10, 2024

Show notes

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?!