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While waiting for Carlos Correa, we’re talking Mets prospects Jan 04, 2023

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo ring in the new year with an all-new episode of The Mets Pod, as they balance waiting for Carlos Correa news with a close look at some of the big name prospects that Mets fans are waiting for to help the big league club. Connor and Joe discuss all the latest noise around the Correa situation, what other moves the Mets might make this offseason, and then what to expect this season from prospects Kevin Parada, Matt Allan, Jett Williams, Brett Baty, Ronny Mauricio, and Dom Hamel. Later, the guys wrap the show by unwrapping the Mailbag for 2023, with questions answered about Mets jerseys and potential future contracts for Jeff McNeil and Pete Alonso. 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

1:26 Carlos Correa Update

10:16 What could be next?

14:12 The Farm System: Kevin Parada

18:45 The Farm System: Matt Allan

23:27 The Farm System: Jett Williams

26:47 The Farm System: Brett Baty

30:48 The Farm System: Ronny Mauricio

35:20 The Farm System: Dom Hamel

38:54 Mailbag: Who's jersey do you want from this year's team?

40:38 Mailbag: How does payroll impact Pete Alonso and Jeff McNeil extensions?

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Emergency Podcast as the Mets agree to a deal with Carlos Correa Dec 21, 2022

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo deliver an emergency extra episode of The Mets Pod, as Episode 42 reacts to Carlos Correa agreeing to a deal with the Mets. The guys tell the tale of Joe waking up in the middle of the night to the news, how Correa fits on the team, and what it means overall for the franchise. Connor and Joe also examine the World Series expectations and pressure on the Mets, before opening the Mailbag to answer questions about additional lineup options, a future pursuit of Shohei Ohtani, spending in MLB, and the potential of Brett Baty playing left field moving forward. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

0:00 Welcome to an emergency episode!

0:52 Carlos Correa is a Met?!

4:38 Steve Cohen makes a statement

8:09 The Mets are on everyone's radar

9:35 How does Carlos Correa fit in?

13:19 Correa vs lefties

16:39 Where do McNeil, Escobar fit in?

18:10 How many mega-deals are possible?

19:12 Is Santa Todd Zeile the chosen one?

19:50 Is what the Mets doing good for baseball?

25:02 Why'd they sign Correa? Is Baty not a 3rd base option?

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Mets welcome Justin Verlander and Kodai Senga, and are still looking for more Dec 20, 2022

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop Episode 41 of The Mets Pod, a special number for Mets fans, as another special week brings official introductions to Justin Verlander and Kodai Senga, as well as rumors of more moves to come. Connor and Joe react to how Verlander and Senga introduced themselves to New York, make a case for the return of Michael Conforto to help the offense, and look at Liam Hendricks as a trade option to help build a lock down bullpen. The guys also try to sort out the crowd at catcher following the signing of Omar Narvaez, and open the Mailbag to take on questions about the risks of signing Senga, the possibility of a trade for Rafael Devers, and which Mets rookie will have the biggest year in 2023. And of course, the Mets make another move before the show even ends, so Connor and Joe wrap the episode with a “welcome back” to reliever Adam Ottavino. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

0:00 Welcome to the show

2:05 Kodai Senga embracing the Mets

4:15 Justin Verlander: Fan of Steve Cohen

7:17 Carlos Correa: Proves Cohen will spend

11:26 What's next for the Mets?

14:02 Michael Conforto reunion?

18:52 Liam Hendriks watch

23:14 Omar Narvaez impact on Francisco Alvarez

29:22 Mailbag: How risky is signing Kodai Senga?

33:59 Mailbag: Rafael Devers Trade?

39:31 Mailbag: Which Met could win ROTY?

44:08 Closing Thoughts

45:42 Adam Ottavino is back

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Mets keep shopping, Brandon Nimmo, Kodai Senga, and David Robertson in the fold Dec 13, 2022

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo return with Episode 40 of The Mets Pod, as Brandon Nimmo returns to the Mets, and the team continues shopping with Kodai Senga and David Robertson starring as the latest new additions. Connor and Joe break down all the moves and the contracts, and discuss what to expect from the unknown when it comes to Senga. The guys also look ahead to the rest of the offseason, and the ways that the Mets can get creative to fill their remaining holes. Finally, the Mailbag gets a deep dive with questions about a path to the Mets for Shohei Ohtani, the noise around Carlos Correa, the departure of Chris Bassitt, and other potential players to look for as possibilities to fortify the offense. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

0:00 Welcome to the show

1:23 Brandon Nimmo is back

8:00 David Robertson and the bullpen

11:30 Billy Eppler closing deals

15:38 Kodai Senga

23:47 Favorite move of the offseason so far

28:31 Mailbag: Blueprint for Shohei Ohtani being a Met?

34:27 Mailbag: Carlos Correa Rumblings?

37:05 Mailbag: Why didn't the Mets keep Chris Bassitt?

40:43 Mailbag: What hitter should the Mets round out the lineup with?

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Winter Meetings Day 3, talking Jose Quintana, Kodai Senga and more free agents Dec 08, 2022

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are live again with their third Winter Meetings edition of The Mets Pod, and welcome SNY MLB Insider Andy Martino back to the show to talk about the money flying around MLB and the latest Mets moves. The guys discuss the Mets starting rotation, including the addition of Jose Quintana, the pursuit of Kodai Senga, and other potential options for the staff. They also look at where things stand with Brandon Nimmo, what the backup plan would be if he leaves, and what moves the Mets still need to make to compete in a loaded NL East. Later in the show, Connor and Joe take more live Mailbag questions covering Michael Conforto, potential bullpen signings, a possible contract extension for Pete Alonso, and the potential for pitching help from the farm system. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Winter Meetings Day 2, Steve Gelbs stops by to talk Mets moves Dec 07, 2022

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop another live Winter Meetings edition of The Mets Pod, and welcome SNY’s Steve Gelbs to the show from San Diego to talk about the Mets making moves. The guys talk about Justin Verlander and more targets for the starting pitching staff, as well as the latest with Brandon Nimmo and the outfield market. Later, Connor and Joe talk about some of the deals that have gone down around baseball, and take live Mailbag questions covering Bryan Reynolds, Carlos Rodon, Liam Hendriks, and more. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Winter Meetings Day 1, Justin Verlander joins the Mets, here’s what’s next Dec 06, 2022

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop a live Winter Meetings edition of The Mets Pod, the first of three special episodes this week, as the Mets make a huge Monday move to add free agent starter Justin Verlander! Connor and Joe are joined by SNY MLB Insider Andy Martino from on site at the MLB Winter Meetings in San Diego, who reports on how the Verlander deal went down, what other names the Mets are chasing, and what to expect overall as the week unfolds. Later, the guys look at the latest with Brandon Nimmo’s market, a power move by the Phillies to sign Trea Turner, the case for Cody Bellinger, and other names that Mets GM Billy Eppler may target. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Live from the Queens Baseball Convention, goodbye to deGrom, hello to what’s next for Mets Dec 04, 2022

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are live from the 2022 Queens Baseball Convention for a very special Episode 36 of The Mets Pod with a live audience! The guys react to the departure of Jacob deGrom, and explore all the potential moves to come from the New York Mets, including all the possibilities in the free agent and trade markets. And of course the Mailbag is live as well, as Connor and Joe take questions from the crowd. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Answering all the Mets offseason questions Nov 29, 2022

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo hand Episode 35 of The Mets Pod over to the listeners, as they make the show a major Mailbag edition, with all kinds of questions and answers about the Mets and the MLB Hot Stove. Connor and Joe take on topics covering big name free agents like Jacob deGrom and Trea Turner, as well as other names like Alex Reyes and Mitch Haniger. They also respond to questions about Andrew Chafin, other bullpen targets, the development of prospect Ronny Mauricio, and the changes coming to Citi Field in 2023. And because it’s the holiday season, Connor and Joe also do a very deep dive into the history of Mets players serving as Santa Claus at team holiday parties over the years, and what it really means for those players the following seasons on the field! Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Predicting where the big names will go, Mets or no? Nov 22, 2022

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop Episode 34 of The Mets Pod, as well as some big predictions of where some of the major names of the MLB offseason will land, whether with the Mets or elsewhere. The guys talk Jacob deGrom, Brandon Nimmo, Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, Kodai Senga, Carlos Rodon, and many more as they eye what the Mets rotation and lineup will eventually look like heading into 2023. Connor and Joe also try to predict some of the bullpen, and how the Hot Stove will play out overall. Later in the show, the Mailbag delivers questions about possible additions from the recent non-tender group, a possible reunion with Michael Conforto, and some potential signings that might best be avoided. 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

2:21 Brandon Nimmo update

9:14 The future of CF for the Mets

12:27 The lineup without Nimmo

13:36 The rotation market: deGrom, Bassitt and more

22:09 Aaron Judge's future

27:10 Who will be in the bullpen from the 2022 team?

29:46 Mailbag: Interesting non-tender options?

33:26 Mailbag: Is a Michael Conforto reunion realistic?

35:54 Mailbag: Is there someone you're fearful the Mets sign?

39:46 Closing thoughts