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A mix of Mets rage and reaction, plus a plan for a team turnaround May 16, 2023

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are back and ready to rage on the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the guys react to tough times for the Mets and present a plan to make things better. Connor and Joe start things with a “rant clock” to get their emotions out, then calm down to present their pitches on ways to improve the team. They also take more swings at weekly predictions, go down on the farm to talk about Mark Vientos and Ronny Mauricio, and look at what’s wrong with David Peterson. Later, the Mailbag wraps the show with questions answered about talent evaluation throughout the organization, potential paths at the trade deadline, and doing the little things right on the field. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Today's Show:

01:00 Welcome to the show

03:35 – Joe goes on the Rant Clock

04:50 – Connor goes on the Rant Clock

07:40 The Week That Was: Reds and Nationals games

11:45 What’s wrong with David Peterson?

15:30 Recapping last week’s predictions

16:50 Making the next bets

22:15 The Game Plan to fix the Mets

33:25 Down on the Farm: Mark Vientos

38:10 Down on the Farm: Ronny Mauricio

42:50 Mailbag – Talent Evaluation

45:45 Mailbag – Trade Deadline Selling?

47:55 Mailbag – Doing the little things right on the field

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What are the answers to the Mets problems, who is to blame, and how can they bounce back? May 09, 2023

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are here for you with a “Mets Therapy” episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the guys look for answers to the Mets problems and signs for hope moving forward. Connor and Joe recap a rough week, and break down a rough run for the starting rotation, including the specific performance and health issues surrounding Max Scherzer. The guys also play the “blame game” and try to fairly assess the sources of the team's overall struggles. Later, the Mailbag provides a more positive spin, with questions answered about Brett Baty, Francisco Alvarez, David Robertson, Mark Vientos, Ronny Mauricio, and a solid debate between day games and night games. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Today's Show:

01:05 The Week That Was: Tigers and Rockies games, The Mets Pod therapy

04:50 Recapping last week’s predictions

08:00 Making the next bets

11:55 The Rotation Review – Kodai Senga

13:45 The Rotation Review – Joey Lucchesi / Tylor Megill

19:50 The Rotation Review – Max Scherzer

22:05 The Rotation Review – Justin Verlander

24:40 The Blame Game: Billy Eppler/Front Office?

30:10 The Blame Game: Buck Showalter/Coaches?

33:50 The Blame Game: The Players?

40:05 Mailbag – Positive Thoughts

45:55 Mailbag – Mark Vientos/Ronny Maurico vs Tommy Pham/Daniel Vogelbach

49:55 Mailbag – Day Games vs Night Games

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Brett Baty hitting, Francisco Alvarez developing, and the Mets play through injuries and rain May 02, 2023

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo deliver Episode 61 of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as Brett Baty and Francisco Alvarez are heating up and the Mets are holding serve as they wait for their pitching to hold steady. Connor and Joe recap the games against the Nationals and the Braves, go long on the play of Brett Baty and Francisco Alvarez, go deep on the state of the starting rotation, and go down on the farm for a look at prospect Alex Ramirez in Brooklyn. The guys also review their predictions from last week, make some new bets for the week ahead, and open the Mailbag to answer questions about Mark Vientos possibly getting the big league call, the Mets stealing bases, and the future position for prospect Jett Williams. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Today's Show:

01:05 The Week That Was: Nationals and Braves games

07:30 Recapping last week’s predictions

09:10 Making the next bets

17:30 The Kids Are Alright: Brett Baty

24:45 The Kids Are Alright: Francisco Alvarez

29:00 The Rotation Review

34:35 Down on the Farm: Alex Ramirez

38:25 Mailbag – Mark Vientos call up?

40:55 Mailbag – Mets stealing bases

43:15 Mailbag – Position for prospect Jett Williams

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Max Scherzer gets stuck, Ronny Mauricio gets moving, and the Mets get back from the West Apr 25, 2023

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop the latest episode The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets come home from a successful West Coast trip and Max Scherzer is stuck on the sideline. Connor and Joe wrap up the road trip, do a deep dive on the sticky situation and suspension for Max Scherzer, go down on the farm to check in on the new position for Ronny Mauricio, and present their latest Rotation Review to cover the state of the starting rotation. Later in the show, the guys launch a new segment with weekly predictions that will set up a season-long competition with big prizes on the line, and then open the Mailbag to answer questions about the development of Francisco Alvarez, the performance and usage of the bullpen so far, and making changes to the batting order. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Today's Show:

01:05 Wrapping up the West Coast trip

04:35 Max Scherzer sticky suspension

10:10 Ronny Mauricio on the move

13:30 The Rotation Review

26:00 Let the prediction games begin!

32:30 Mailbag – Francisco Alvarez offense and defense

38:45 Mailbag – Bullpen Usage

41:10 Mailbag – Changing the batting order

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The kids are alright, talking Baty, Alvarez, Mauricio, and more with Syracuse PxP Evan Stockton, plus West Coast Mets recaps Apr 18, 2023

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo do a deep dive on the young stars of the Mets, as The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac looks north to the future and looks west to the present. Connor and Joe chat with Evan Stockton, play-by-play broadcaster for the Triple-A Syracuse Mets, to get insight from up close on Brett Baty, Francisco Alvarez, Ronny Mauricio, Mark Vientos, and more. The guys go long on what these young players have done so far, and what they can do for the Mets in both the short and long term future. The discussion also covers some of the pitchers in Syracuse that could help the Mets this season. Later, Connor and Joe check in on prospects Kevin Parada and Blade Tidwell, recap the Mets big league action from the first part of the west coast trip through Oakland and LA, examine another full turn of the Mets starting rotation, and see positive signs from the team’s offense. Finally, the show wraps with the Mailbag, with questions answered about Brandon Nimmo, Ronny Mauricio, and playing time for Francisco Alvarez. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Today's Show:

01:30 Mets Triple-A Syracuse PxP Broadcaster Evan Stockton joins the show

02:10 Brett Baty

06:55 Francisco Alvarez

13:35 Ronny Mauricio and Mark Vientos

19:10 Jose Butto

22:00 Other Syracuse pitching options

25:40 Brooklyn Cyclones update: Stanley Consuegra, Kevin Parada, Blade Tidwell

29:00 Oakland sweep, early LA fireworks, Mets winning offense

34:00 Rotation Review: Max Scherzer, Kodai Senga, Tylor Megill, Carlos Carrasco, David Peterson

41:20 Mailbag – Brandon Nimmo success

43:50 Mailbag – Ronny Mauricio at 2B?

48:35 Mailbag – Francisco Alvarez Playing Time

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Francisco Alvarez debate, Triple-A Syracuse solutions for the offense, and first homestand recaps and reaction Apr 12, 2023

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo put the wraps on the first homestand of the season for the Mets, as The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac covers the series wins over the Marlins and the Padres, while addressing the Alvarez in the room. Connor and Joe recap the week that was, and dive into the debate surrounding young catcher Francisco Alvarez, and how he’s being used after being called up to the big league club. The guys also talk about improvement for Max Scherzer, the huge production from Brett Baty, Ronny Mauricio, and Mark Vientos in Triple-A Syracuse, and how the remainder of the starting rotation looks so far this season. Later in the show, the Mailbag delivers questions about calling up prospects, a new position for Ronny Mauricio, and also a query that leads to a spirited debate about the Mets retiring number 5 in honor of David Wright. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Scherzer struggles, offense scuffles, reacting to a first week of extremes for the Mets Apr 05, 2023

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are ready to recap the beginning of the new season, as The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac puts the wrap on the opening week road trip for the Mets. Connor and Joe go through every member of the starting rotation, breaking down what they’re seeing from each hurler so far. The guys then step up to the plate with a deep dive on the early woes of the offense, and also call to the bullpen for some early reliever analysis. Later in the show, Connor and Joe highlight some big prospects to watch with the Brooklyn Cyclones, and then bust open the Mailbag to answer questions about the most surprising struggling players, the Eduardo Escobar vs Brett Baty debate, and the possibility of Jeff McNeil moving up in the batting order. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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The Mets Pod 2023 Season Preview and Prediction Show Mar 29, 2023

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are ready to lead off a new season, as The Mets Pod presented by Tri State Cadillac delivers the 2023 Season Preview and Prediction Show! Connor and Joe look back at their preseason predictions from 2022 to see how they did, but then turn the focus to the new year for an entirely new batch of promises for 2023. All kinds of things are covered, like wins for Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander, home runs for Pete Alonso and Luis Guillorme, overall wins for the Mets, and many more fun categories. Later, the guys open the Mailbag for a deep dive of questions about Jeff McNeil’s place in the batting order, threats to the Mets in the National League, prospects to keep an eye on, the construction of the bullpen, and the excitement for Opening Day. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Turk Wendell stops by the show to talk Mets past and present Mar 22, 2023

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo welcome former New York Mets relief pitcher Turk Wendell to Episode 55 of The Mets Pod, as the crew talks all things Mets past and present. Connor and Joe chat with Turk about Max Scherzer, the Edwin Diaz injury, bullpen roles moving forward, the pitch clock, the type of athlete it takes to succeed in New York, the most under-appreciated Mets player from Turk’s era, the current team, and what song he’d use as walk-out music if he was still pitching today. They also discuss some great Mets fan events that Turk will be in town for on March 25th for Mets Amazin’ Day, check out mets.com/amazinday for more information. Later in the show, the guys talk about Brandon Nimmo getting hurt, and also how they see the roster shaking out ahead of Opening Day. Finally the show closes by opening the Mailbag, with questions answered about Francisco Alvarez struggling with the bat this spring, trading for additional relievers, and watching movies on the new Citi Field scoreboard. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Emergency Podcast as the Mets lose Edwin Diaz to a major injury Mar 16, 2023

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo deliver an emergency extra episode of The Mets Pod, as Episode 54 reacts to the devastating injury to star closer Edwin Diaz. The guys deal with the fallout after Diaz tore the patella tendon in his right knee celebrating a win for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic. The guys sort through the emotions of likely losing Diaz for the 2023 season, examine their feelings about the WBC, and look at all the options for the Mets in the bullpen moving forward. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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