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2023 Winter Meetings Day 1, waiting on Yoshinobu Yamamoto and other Mets moves on the way Dec 05, 2023

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop a live 2023 Winter Meetings edition of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, the first of three special episodes this week, as the Mets wait on word from Yoshinobu Yamamoto and other free agent targets. Connor and Joe are joined by SNY MLB Insider Andy Martino from on site at the MLB Winter Meetings in Nashville, who reports on the Yamamoto sweepstakes, other players that interest the Mets, and what else to expect from David Stearns and the Mets front office throughout the week. Later, the guys answer questions from viewers about the starting rotation, Shohei Ohtani, Shota Imanaga, the state of the Mets outfield, and roles moving forward for Ronny Mauricio, Brett Baty, and Mark Vientos. 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, welcome SNY MLB Insider Andy Martino from the Winter Meetings

01:05 What’s the vibe so far in Nashville?

02:40 Expectations of activity over the next two days

03:20 The Mets plans for the outfield

05:00 Mets targets for DH

06:15 Pitching names on the market, staying away from the trade market

08:55 The Yoshinobu Yamamoto sweepstakes, what’s going on?

11:25 More on Yamamoto

13:10 Mailbag – If no Yamamoto, what’s the pivot?

17:20 Mailbag – The role for DJ Stewart

20:45 Mets a fit for Jung Hoo Lee?

22:20 Mailbag – The plan for Ronny Mauricio, Brett Baty, and Mark Vientos

25:55 Mailbag – Thoughts on Jarred Kelenic being traded to the Braves

28:25 Mailbag – Mets and Shohei Ohtani

30:05 Mailbag – What’s the buzz on Shota Imanaga?

32:50 The MLB market waits on Shohei Ohtani

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Live from the 2023 Queens Baseball Convention, getting ready for Mets moves to come Dec 03, 2023

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are live from the 2023 Queens Baseball Convention for a very special edition of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac with a live audience! The guys cover the addition of Luis Severino and other small Mets moves made so far, and also talk about big targets like Yoshinobu Yamamoto as the Winter Meetings kick off next week. Connor and Joe also break down the big name prospects in the farm system, examine the offseason trade market, and pass the mic through the crowd for live questions from the fans. 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

03:10 Luis Severino is on board

05:50 The Yoshinobu Yamamoto sweepstakes and a 6-man rotation

13:15 The trade market

16:25 David Stearns and small but important moves

18:40 Down on the Farm: Talking Mets prospects

26:50 Mailbag – Prospect to keep an eye on: Jeremy Rodriguez

29:10 Mailbag – Rotation predictions

32:15 Mailbag – Andrew Chafin and the bullpen

35:00 Mailbag – Concern for the size and long-term success of Yamamoto

36:30 Mailbag – Is Kevin Parada a trade chip?

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Targeting Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Jordan Montgomery, and others to build a Mets pitching staff Nov 28, 2023

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo deliver the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the winter meetings approach and the hot stove is about to heat up for the Mets and the rest of MLB. Connor and Joe cover the latest noise surrounding the sweepstakes for Japanese star pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and discuss alternate pitching options for the Mets via free agency or trade, such as Jordan Montgomery, Tyler Glasnow, and other ideas to fill out the starting rotation. The guys also talk about John Gibbons as bench coach, and dive into the Mailbag to answer questions about lineup predictions, bullpen options for 2024, pitching prospects, and more. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Today's Show:

00:00 Welcome to the show

01:45 The Mets Pod will be at the Queens Baseball Convention, grab tickets and check it out!

02:20 The Yoshinobu Yamamoto sweepstakes continues

04:00 The Mets rotation plan with Yamamoto

08:35 The Mets rotation plan without Yamamoto (Jordan Montgomery, others?)

14:50 John Gibbons as Mets bench coach

17:55 Mailbag – For $1 million, predict the 2024 Mets lineup and rotation correctly!

21:30 Mailbag – How to build the bullpen?

24:35 Mailbag – Mets pitching prospects as relievers?

26:30 Mailbag – Who ate more turkey, Joe or Connor?

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The Yoshinobu Yamamoto race begins, free agency predictions, and Mets front office moves Nov 21, 2023

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets begin dropping offseason news as free agency gets started. Connor and Joe discuss Mets front office additions Kris Gross and Andy Green, as well as the latest moves with the coaching staff including Eric Chavez shifting back to hitting coach duties alongside Jeremy Barnes. Then it’s time for the show to shift to the players, as the Yoshinobu Yamamoto sweepstakes officially kicks off, and the guys also look at the rest of the early market and make predictions of where various free agents like Shohei Ohtani, Cody Bellinger, Blake Snell, and others will land throughout the winter. Finally it’s time for the Mailbag, as Connor and Joe answer questions about untouchable prospects, Brandon Woodruff, and non-tenders who could be interesting Mets additions. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Today's Show:

00:00 Welcome to the show

01:15 The Mets front office add Kris Gross and Andy Green

03:45 Eric Chavez back to hitting coach alongside Jeremy Barnes

07:40 The Yoshinobu Yamamoto sweepstakes begins

15:15 Roster spots are open, what else will the Mets do?

17:10 Free agency predictions, where will the big names go?

32:30 Mailbag – Untouchable prospects, and will the Mets be trading any?

35:15 What about Brandon Woodruff for the future?

37:35 Mailbag – Any non-tenders that are potential Mets targets?

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Introducing new Mets manager Carlos Mendoza, talking Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and what’s next Nov 15, 2023

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are full speed into the offseason on the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets officially introduced new manager Carlos Mendoza at Citi Field. Connor and Joe react to all things Mendoza after the team’s new skipper met the media, and they also go long on comments from David Stearns and the relationship between Mendoza and the Mets POBO. Later, the guys dive head first into upcoming offseason business, including filling out the coaching staff, the free agency of Shohei Ohtani, and the Yoshinobu Yamamoto sweepstakes. The show then hits the Mailbag for a question that leads to answers about what goes down with the Rule 5 Draft. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Today's Show:

00:00 Welcome to the show

02:15 The Mets Pod will be at the Queens Baseball Convention on 12/2!

03:00 Mets introduce Carlos Mendoza as manager, TMP reacts

13:05 David Stearns comments, and his relationship with Mendoza

17:15 Jeremy Hefner returns as pitching coach, what’s next with the rest of the staff?

20:50 Does the bench coach need to be a former manager, what about Willie Randolph?

25:05 Rule 5 Draft, non-tenders, and what else happens next for the offseason

27:00 The free agency of Shohei Ohtani

34:40 The Yoshinobu Yamamoto sweepstakes

41:35 Brian Cashman comments on Giancarlo Stanton, response from his agent (also Yamamoto’s agent)

42:25 Mailbag – Explaining the Rule 5 Draft

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Meet the new Mets manager Carlos Mendoza Nov 07, 2023

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo deliver the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets delivered a new manager by hiring Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza to skipper the team in Queens. Connor and Joe go long on the new bench boss for the Mets, including what they know, what they’ve heard, and the questions they still have about Mendoza. They also discuss how they see the relationship playing out between the new manager and president of baseball operations David Stearns, and break down the comments Stearns made during his first availability of the GM Meetings. The guys also look ahead to next steps of the offseason, including free agency and roster construction. Finally, the show wraps with the Mailbag, with questions answered about qualifying offers, designated hitter options, and Steve Cohen’s proposal for development in the area surrounding Citi Field. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Today's Show:

00:00 Welcome to the show

01:45 Mets hire Carlos Mendoza as manager

07:30 Trusting David Stearns

11:55 Having patience with Mendoza and the Mets

15:20 Mendoza does have New York experience

18:50 David Stearns retains Carlos Beltran as a special assistant

20:50 David Stearns hires Eduardo Brizuela as a VP/special assistant

23:20 David Stearns speaks at the GM Meetings, talks free agency, hiring a GM, the roster, Kodai Senga

27:35 What’s next steps for the offseason?

32:10 Mailbag – Qualifying offer surprises, DH options

37:30 Mailbag – Steve Cohen makes his pitch for development around Citi Field

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Shohei Ohtani, Juan Soto, Pete Alonso, David Stearns, Mets prospects, and more on an all-Mailbag episode Oct 31, 2023

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo turn the show over to the listeners, as it’s time for a Mega Mailbag episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac. As the World Series winds down, the offseason will pick up, with the Mets looking to make a lot of moves throughout the fall and winter. Connor and Joe dive deep into the Mailbag to answer questions about Shohei Ohtani, Juan Soto, Pete Alonso, Luisangel Acuna, Drew Gilbert, the staff under David Stearns, improving Citi Field, other offseason acquisitions, bullpen construction, and the best and worst Halloween candy. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Today's Show:

0:00 Welcome to the Mega Mailbag Episode

1:07 Joe reveals his surprise

4:24 Best 2010-Now Mets Lineup

14:39 Mitch Garver, Carlos Santana, or Whit Merrifield for next season?

16:16 Would signing Shohei Ohtani or Juan Soto impact a Pete Alonso extension?

23:23 Chance Luisangel Acuna or Drew Gilbert break camp with the Mets?

27:07 One thing you'd add to Citi Field?

29:44 What qualities did player development and analytics lack in 2023?

34:48 Top and Bottom Halloween Candies?

37:22 How many bullpen spots should go to flyers?

40:42 Ceiling on a Pete Alonso extension?

43:59 Stay away free agent target?

45:33 David Stearns history on prospect trading?

48:14 What do you want to see on Mets City Connect jerseys?

52:31 Fast Forward Three Years: What would make Stearns a success?

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Former Mets pitcher Trevor May joins the show to talk MLB, Mets, and more Oct 24, 2023

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo welcome former Mets pitcher Trevor May to the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the guys chat about all things Mets, MLB, and more with the recently-retired reliever. Trevor talks to Connor and Joe about why he retired, all the new content creation opportunities he’s taking on now, stories from his time with the Mets, and his thoughts on David Stearns, Francisco Alvarez, and the organization’s future. Trevor also shares his feelings about the use of analytics in MLB, reliever entrances from the bullpen, the current playoff format, and also ranks his favorite video games of all-time. Connor and Joe then wrap the show with a Mailbag question about evaluating prospects. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Today's Show:

00:00 Welcome to the show

01:05 Trevor May joins the show

01:25 Why he’s retiring now

03:15 What he is going to do next in content creation

10:10 Trevor ranks his Top 5 video games of all-time

13:05 Joining the Mets, perception of the Mets and New York, experience with Mets

18:25 The 2022 season, ups and downs

21:15 Edwin Diaz entrance, other relievers’ entrances

25:25 The view of the future for the Mets

26:45 Thoughts on Francisco Alvarez

29:45 Feelings on the pitch clock

31:10 One rule change in MLB if you could

32:40 The balance between analytics and “old school”

38:15 Word association

42:25 Mailbag – Evaluating prospects

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A Mets offseason update, a Mets offseason wishlist, and the search for a Mets manager goes on Oct 18, 2023

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo check in with the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the guys check in on the Mets search for a new manager and GM. After sorting through all the latest offseason updates and discussing what lies ahead for the Mets, Connor and Joe then look back to their season preview episode, and have a good laugh at some of their 2023 predictions that didn’t quite pan out as planned. Then they dish out an offseason wishlist, dropping a ton of names and ideas to fill out the Mets roster and fill the team’s needs. Finally, the show wraps with the Mailbag, featuring a very interesting question from a newly-minted Mets fan. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Today's Show:

00:00 Welcome to the show

01:35 The search for a new GM, is Kim Ng a candidate?

06:10 The manager search continues, is it Craig Counsell or bust?

12:15 Looking back to The Mets Pod 2023 Season Predictions…woof!

21:30 Introducing the Mets Offseason Wishlist

25:20 Names for the starting rotation

28:00 Trade targets and other pitching targets

31:25 Yoshinobu Yamamoto

36:00 DH Options

36:55 OF Options

39:35 Mailbag – A new baseball fan chooses the Mets, what are the top 3 things to know about the team?

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The Mets offseason is off to the races: with Billy Eppler out as GM, who does David Stearns bring in next? Oct 10, 2023

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Offseason drama waits for no one, as Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are back with an all-new episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, with the guys discussing the shocking resignation of GM Billy Eppler and what’s next for the organization under new president of baseball operations David Stearns. Connor and Joe go deep on the MLB investigation into Eppler, the possible use of the “phantom injured list,” what other fallout may come, and possible penalties that may result. Then they look ahead to the next steps for Stearns, including the search for a new manager, filling out the front office, building a stable organization moving forward, and moves to make the Mets better for 2024. Later, the guys talk about the type of manager needed for the current team, and the news that Pete Alonso hired Scott Boras as his new agent heading into his final season before free agency. The show then wraps by unwrapping the Mailbag with questions about offseason additions, Juan Soto trade scenarios, and the MLB postseason format. Be sure to subscribe to the show 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 at the Queens Baseball Convention!

02:50 Billy Eppler resignation

06:30 MLB Investigation and the “phantom IL”

12:05 David Stearns next steps and possible names for a new GM

15:45 The manager search and Craig Counsell

24:05 What do the Mets need in a manager?

26:20 Pete Alonso signs with Scott Boras, now what?

33:00 Mailbag – What are your Top 3 offseason moves?

39:25 Mailbag – Juan Soto, try to trade for or wait to try to sign?

44:05 Mailbag – Does the MLB Postseason format need to change?