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More Mets moves on the way, as the MLB Hot Stove heats up Nov 16, 2022

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are back with Episode 33 of The Mets Pod, as Mets manager Buck Showalter takes home the NL Manager of the Year Award, and the hot stove is heating up with Mets moves to come. Connor and Joe dive into the developing markets for Jacob deGrom, Justin Verlander, Carlos Rodon, and Japanese ace Kodai Senga. Later in the show, the guys chat about the latest Brandon Nimmo rumors, the waiver claims of potential bullpen additions Tayler Saucedo and Stephen Ridings, the team’s decision to pick up the option on Carlos Carrasco, and the organization’s new hires of Jeff Albert as Director of Hitting and Eric Jagers as Director of Pitching Development. Then it’s time for this week’s Mailbag, with questions and answers about Chris Bassitt, Mets walk-up and warm-up songs, plus expectations for Edwin Diaz, Mark Canha, Carlos Carrasco and Luis Guillorme. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Today's Show:

0:00 Buck Showalter: NL Manager of the Year

3:38 Jacob deGrom rumors

9:02 Justin Verlander update

13:10 Carlos Rodon to the Mets?

17:29 Kodai Senga

23:03 Brandon Nimmo buzz

25:15 Tyler Anderson's deal

29:28 Mets Pitching Waiver Claims

34:13 Daniel Vogelbach, Carlos Carrasco's options picked up

36:11 Player Developement Hires

41:36 Mailbag: Carlos Rodon or Chris Bassitt?

45:30 Mailbag: Favorite Mets Walk-Up Song?

47:35 What player could you see taking a step backwards in 2023?

50:25 If deGrom leaves, is Verlander a realistic replacement?

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Mets making moves, plus a live report from the MLB GM Meetings Nov 08, 2022

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo deliver Episode 32 of The Mets Pod, as the Mets delivered a new deal for Edwin Diaz, and SNY MLB Insider Andy Martino delivers a live report from the MLB GM Meetings in Las Vegas. Connor and Joe talk to Andy about how the Diaz deal went down, what will happen next with Jacob deGrom officially opting out of his contract, the latest on free agent Brandon Nimmo, and any chatter connecting the Mets to external free agents like Trea Turner and Tyler Anderson. Later, Connor and Joe go long on the Diaz deal and share their thoughts on what the Mets should do about deGrom and the rest of the roster. Then it’s time to open this week’s Mailbag, with questions about starting rotation options, fits for Trea Turner, and dream free agent signings. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Looking at the lineup, the call on Nimmo, chasing others like Turner, Correa, or Judge? Nov 01, 2022

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The Mets Pod continues its offseason preview series with Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo looking at the lineup, as Episode 31 puts the focus on offense in honor of the other big Mets number 31 that hangs in Citi Field. Connor and Joe talk about the big decision on Brandon Nimmo, how it might be time to put Francisco Alvarez behind the big league plate, and where the current pieces under contract still fit the team. The guys also dig deep on potential targets from outside the organization, like Trea Turner, Carlos Correa, Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani, and more. This week’s Mailbag also takes some big swings, with questions answered about options at designated hitter and in free agency overall. 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 Episode 31

2:03 The lineup

2:39 Brandon Nimmo decision

11:57 The catcher situation

17:15 Future of 2nd and 3rd

20:05 Jacob deGrom's future

23:18 Carlos Correa and Trea Turner

25:24 Aaron Judge

34:05 Expect the unexpected

36:36 Mailbag: Future of the DH spot?

39:40 Mailbag: Under the radar move for the lineup?

42:09 Mailbag: Nimmo and Trea Turner or Diaz and deGrom?

45:00 Mailbag: Do the Mets really need power in the lineup?

46:55 Closing Thoughts

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Who will be in the 2023 Mets bullpen? Oct 25, 2022

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The Mets Pod is rolling through the offseason, as Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo continue their Mets team breakdown with the relievers, and Episode 30 looks to fill out the bullpen. They open with the closer, discussing the contract necessary to bring back free agent Edwin Diaz. Then the guys run down other internal free agents like Adam Ottavino, Seth Lugo, Trevor May, and Trevor Williams. Connor and Joe also chat about additional in-house options like Joey Lucchesi, John Curtiss, and Bryce Montes de Oca, while looking outside the organization at potential external targets like Taylor Rogers, Craig Kimbrel, Robert Suarez, and Andrew Chafin. This week’s Mailbag also has pitching questions, and the pod delivers answers about David Peterson’s role and the status of prospects Matt Allan, Calvin Ziegler, and Jose Butto. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Today's Show:

0:00 Who are you rooting for in the World Series?

1:25 Welcome to the bullpen edition show!

2:26 What does a deal for Edwin Diaz look like?

7:26 Who else is on the closer market?

9:13 Adam Ottavino and Seth Lugo: Who do you retain, how do you replace?

14:05 Trevor May: Stay or Go?

17:15 Joely Rodriguez and Drew Smith's future

20:21 Mychal Givens' team option

22:16 Trevor Williams' market

25:17 John Kourtis is back

27:33 One guy in the system who can make an impact

31:12 Blueprint of the bullpen

36:57 Mailbag: Where do you expect David Peterson to start in 2023?

39:09 Mailbag: Matt Allan, Calvin Ziegler, Jose Butto

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The offseason for the Mets starts with the starters Oct 18, 2022

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The season never ends for The Mets Pod, so Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo lead off the offseason with Episode 29 and a deep dive on the Mets starting rotation. The guys go long on all the contract decisions and options the organization faces with Jacob deGrom, Chris Bassitt, Taijuan Walker, and Carlos Carrasco. The conversation also covers internal possibilities for the starting staff like David Peterson and Tylor Megill, and external ideas like Carlos Rodon, Justin Verlander, and trading for Shohei Ohtani. The Mailbag also keeps going, featuring questions about future free agents, Jacob deGrom, and Trevor Williams. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

0:00 Welcome to the show

1:25 The new MLB Playoff format

4:35 What is the market for Jacob deGrom?

18:09 Chris Bassitt's future in NY

22:00 Carlos Carrasco's option

27:00 Taijuan Walker's future

33:08 Outside options for the rotation: Shohei Ohtani?

37:37 Mailbag: If you pay deGrom, could you still pursue Ohtani?

40:34 Mailbag: Are the Mets between a rock and a hard place with deGrom?

44:22 Mailbag: Will Tylor Megill and/or David Peterson be in the 2023 rotation?

47:10 What about Trevor Williams?

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The 2022 Mets reach the end of the road Oct 10, 2022

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There’s no joy in Metville as the 2022 Mets ended their wild ride with a loss in the Wild Card round, but Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are here for a baseball therapy session with Episode 28 of The Mets Pod. The guys go all in on the season and the way it went, recalling the ups and downs of a 2022 campaign that saw 101 wins and a disappointing end. Connor and Joe break down everything that happened in the series against the Padres, and look at where the organization stands moving forward, including what the team needs to do to take the next step. The Mailbag is always taking another step however, featuring questions about Buck Showalter’s ceiling as a manager, player development, the Joe Musgrove drama, and the future at catcher. Of course, the pod will roll on through the offseason, so be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

0:00 Welcome to the show

4:31 Processing the end of the season

8:25 Changes coming to the Mets

10:28 Game 1 recap

14:15 Francisco Alvarez

18:18 Padres vs Mets: Big picture

23:04 The Joe Musgrove situation

26:34 Padres stepping out every pitch

30:29 Mailbag: Is this as good as it gets with Buck Showalter?

33:40 Mailbag: Mets player development issues

38:16 Why didn't the Mets copy the Padres' delay tactics?

41:12 Trade James McCann?

43:15 Closing thoughts

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Mets vs Padres Wild Card preview, and Steve Gelbs stops by the show Oct 06, 2022

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo put the wrap on the 2022 Mets regular season and preview the playoffs with a massive Episode 27 of The Mets Pod! SNY’s Steve Gelbs stops by the show to talk about great moments from the year, the impact of Max Scherzer and Buck Showalter, the pitching plan against the Padres, a special season for Edwin Diaz, and Connor’s awesome suit game on SNY’s Jets studio shows. Later, the guys chat with Kevin Acee who covers the Padres for the San Diego Union-Tribune to get a scouting report on the team that stands in the Mets way at Citi Field in the Wild Card round. Connor and Joe also share their thoughts on the regular season, the future of the franchise, and what they expect from the Wild Card series. The Mailbag is also ready for the postseason, featuring questions about potential playoff heroes, who should play at catcher, and other lineup decisions. Connor and Joe then end the show with their Mets/Padres predictions. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Jerry Blevins joins for a Mets postseason preview Sep 27, 2022

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On Episode 26 of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo preview the stretch run for New York as only 8 games remain in the regular season. The guys react to Pete Alonso breaking the Mets' single season RBI record and the impressive performance by SS Francisco Lindor this year. Later, Shea Station podcast co-host and SNY's very own Jerry Blevins joins the show to tell Joe who he would want in the Mets' fourth rotation spot between Taijuan Walker and Carlos Carrasco, who could be an X-factor for New York in its postseason run, and then chooses between David Peterson and Joely Rodriguez for the team's playoff lefty reliever spot. Jerry also brings it back to his Shea Anything days with a Rain Delay Recommendation. Lastly, the guys wrap the episode by discussing who Buck Showalter should have in the DH slot for the postseason and answering your Mailbag questions. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Mets clinch a playoff spot, now they play for more Sep 20, 2022

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo clinch Episode 25 of The Mets Pod, in honor of the Mets clinching a postseason spot for the first time since 2016. The guys look back at a muted but special night in Milwaukee, as the Mets punched their ticket to the 2022 playoffs by clinching at least a wild card berth, with their sights now set on bigger goals ahead. Connor and Joe look back at the team’s celebration, six perfect innings from Max Scherzer, unsung heroes of the season so far, and then debate who they would pick to start Game 1 of the first playoff series. Later in the show, the guys discuss the return of Tylor Megill, what the bullpen will look like moving forward, and bold predictions for the regular season stretch run. The guys wrap the episode with the Mailbag, featuring questions about the Mets postseason roster, and how this year’s team compares to the 2015 edition. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Today's Show:

00:55 Celebrating a playoff clinch

05:30 What it all means for Buck Showalter

08:00 Max Scherzer impresses

10:25 Unsung Hero: Adam Ottavino

13:05 Unsung Hero: Tomas Nido

15:20 Who is starting Game 1 of the playoffs?

19:40 Tylor Megill‘s return and the makeup of the bullpen

22:15 A role for Trevor Williams in the postseason?

23:30 The race for the NL East rages on

25:30 Bold Prediction – David Peterson

27:30 Bold Prediction – Terrance Gore

32:50 Mailbag – the look of the playoff roster?

34:50 Mailbag – comparing 2022 to 2015

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Gary Cohen joins the show, as the Mets continue the race to October Sep 13, 2022

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop Episode 24 of The Mets Pod, as SNY’s Gary Cohen drops by the show! Connor and Joe talk to Gary about what makes this year’s team different from Mets teams of the past, how the new additions to the organization this season have impressed, and memories from the special 1999 season as well as the events surrounding the closing of Shea Stadium. Gary also shares what it’s like working with Keith Hernandez and Ron Darling, chats about his bobblehead giveaway at Citi Field, and discusses the energy at the ballpark when Timmy Trumpet played live for an Edwin Diaz entrance. Later in the show, Connor and Joe talk about the inconsistent offense, the look of the lineup with Luis Guillorme and a red-hot Eduardo Escobar, and the long-awaited big league debut of Mark Vientos. The guys wrap the episode with the Mailbag, featuring questions about MLB rule changes and Jeff McNeil’s spot in the batting order. 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

0:58 Gary Cohen on the 2022 Mets

2:24 What new edition has impressed you the most?

3:43 Favorite call of your career?

5:24 Gameday routine

6:51 Gary Cohen's emotions on the last day at Shea

9:30 Gary Cohen's bobblehead

10:42 The Highs and Lows of Mets Twitter

12:50 Being in the booth with Keith and Ron

16:04 Thoughts on Timmy Trumpet

17:28 Will you remember being on the Mets Pod?