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Mets bats look to get going, as the NL East race gets really tight Sep 06, 2022

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are back with Episode 23 of The Mets Pod, as the Mets face a tight race in the NL East, and look to get right against some struggling teams in September. The guys look at Buck Showalter’s move to slot Jeff McNeil up higher in the lineup, and the overall issues with the offense in a slump. Connor and Joe also cover concern for Max Scherzer, potential relief roles for both Tylor Megill and David Peterson, and the possibility of Joey Lucchesi also joining the bullpen at some point. Later in the show, they deliver an update on Francisco Alvarez, and open up the Mailbag to take on questions about a playoff pitching rotation, what’s going on with Dom Smith, and who can eat the most hot dogs head-to head between Connor and Joe. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Today's Show:

03:10 Jeff McNeil moves up in the lineup

05:10 The offense is struggling

10:20 The concern for Max Scherzer

11:00 Where does David Peterson fit?

14:00 Tylor Megill on the path back, how will he fit in the bullpen?

18:30 Can Joey Lucchesi be a left-handed relief option?

21:00 Down on the Farm - Francisco Alvarez update

23:40 Down on the Farm, Bryce Montes de Oca gets the call

26:30 Who would be the 4th playoff starter and is Joely Rodriguez on the playoff roster?

29:50 What’s going on with Dom Smith?

31:20 More on the offense (without Mark Vientos)

34:00 Who can eat more hot dogs, Connor or Joe?

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Mets duel the Dodgers, head into the September stretch run Aug 30, 2022

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop Episode 22 of The Mets Pod, as the Mets take on the Dodgers and the September stretch run begins. The guys review the series against the Rockies, look back at some great moments from Mets Old Timers’ Day, and then look forward to some big games ahead. Connor and Joe examine the performance of the offense, how the Dodgers can be a litmus test, and the schedule that follows. Later, they discuss the injury news surrounding Francisco Alvarez and how Mark Vientos can help the big league club if he gets called up when rosters expand. The show wraps with a deep dive into the Mailbag – with questions covering Trevor Williams’ role, Dom Smith’s future, and where Jeff McNeil fits best in the Mets lineup. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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The Mets head into the home stretch, as the NL East is never easy Aug 23, 2022

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are back with Episode 21 of The Mets Pod, as the race for the NL East rages on, and the Mets roster changes every day. The guys review the early performance of Brett Baty, the constant changes on the big league roster, and the ongoing battle with the Braves for the division and a potential first round playoff bye. Later, Connor and Joe make the case for a Mark Vientos major league call up, go down on the farm for a look at pitcher Bryce Montes de Oca, and then wrap the show with the Mailbag - with questions about prospect Josh Walker, Gold Gloves, and bullpen management in the postseason. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Mets battle the Braves, injuries, roster decisions, and challenges ahead Aug 16, 2022

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop Episode 20 of The Mets Pod, as the Mets drop by Atlanta, Philadelphia, and the Bronx for an important stretch of games heading into the stretch run of the regular season. The guys talk about roster moves resulting from injuries, how prospect Brett Baty can help the Mets, and the way the schedule plays out into September. Later in the show, Connor and Joe break down the build up of Jacob deGrom, and examine the ways that Tylor Megill can be used upon his potential return. Finally, the guys open the Mailbag to take on questions about Mark Vientos, a possible Pete Alonso contract extension, and Jeff McNeil’s place 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

1:23 Roster Shuffling Due to Injuries/Illness

4:40 Is Deven Marrero the correct choice over Brett Baty?

10:21 Do the Expanded Rosters Have Any Effect on how the Mets Finish the Year?

12:16 Carlos Carrasco Update and Effect on Mets Pitching Staff

17:50 Mets Upcoming Schedule

21:47 Thoughts on Stretching out Jacob deGrom in Future Outings

24:30 What is Tylor Megil's Role Upon Return?

27:31 Is Veintos Defense Holding Him Back From a Call Up?

30:16 What Will a Pete Alonso Contract Extension Look Like and When Should the Mets Look to Strike?

33:24 Should Jeff McNeil be Batting Higher in the Order?

40:46 Closing Thoughts From Joe on the Upcoming Schedule

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Jomboy’s Jolly Olive joins the show, Mets beat the Braves, Amazins on a roll Aug 09, 2022

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo welcome Jomboy’s Jack AKA ‘Jolly Olive’ to Episode 19 of The Mets Pod, as the Mets are on a hot streak after beating the Braves in a big series at Citi Field, and they see things getting salty in Atlanta. The guys talk about the NL East race, the claim by Braves pitcher Spencer Strider that the Mets are “lucky” on offense, the Mets moves at the trade deadline, and what lies ahead for the rest of the regular season. Later in the show, Connor and Joe continue to celebrate the return of Jacob deGrom, plus go down on the farm for updates on Francisco Alvarez, newly-promoted Brett Baty, and Jose Butto. Finally, the show wraps with The Mailbag, with listener questions about the way Buck Showalter manages platoons, what a potential playoff starting rotation could look like, and the contributions of Starling Marte. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and check out Jolly Olive on the Shea Station podcast!

Today's Show

0:00 Welcome to the show Jack 'Jolly Olive' Oliver

1:32 Jolly Olive on becoming a Mets fan

2:20 Mets-Braves analysis

3:05 Spencer Strider's comments

5:22 Trade deadline recap

6:47 Looking at the rest of the season

8:16 All-Star week story

9:05 Launching the Shea Station podcast

12:17 The return of Jacob deGrom

14:42 The strength of the rotation

18:46 The Mets' defense impacting deGrom

21:42 Brett Baty's promotion to AAA

23:45 Alvarez in September?

27:53 Jose Butto breakdown

30:02 Do you like how much Buck switches the platoon mid-game?

24:55 Which starting pitcher gets bumped before the playoffs?

39:21 Where does Starling Marte rank in top free agent signings?

42:58 Closing thoughts

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Mets Trade Deadline Recap: Darin Ruf, Mychal Givens, is it enough? Aug 03, 2022

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo recap the 2022 MLB Trade Deadline on Episode 18 of The Mets Pod, as the guys break down what the Mets did and didn’t do, including the additions of Darin Ruf and Mychal Givens. Connor and Joe examine how the new guys can help their new team, and the failure of the Mets to add a new left-handed relief pitcher. Later in the show, the guys discuss what the stretch run will look like now for the Mets and their bullpen, chat about the deal that went down for Juan Soto, and sort out their trade deadline winners and losers around MLB. Finally, the show closes by opening The Mailbag, with listener questions about calling up catching prospect Francisco Alvarez, the most reliable relievers, and whether or not Mark Vientos sees the big leagues in 2022. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!

Today's Show:

1:00 Trade Deadline Initial Reaction

4:35 Darin Ruf

11:30 Mychal Givens

14:05 Why no left-handed reliever acquisition?

17:40 Did the Mets do enough?

24:10 Reacting to Juan Soto trade

28:25 Trade Deadline Winners/Losers around MLB

31:15 Francisco Alvarez Call Up?

34:30 Who sets up for Edwin Diaz?

37:45 Mark Vientos Call Up?

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Mets Trade Deadline Preview: Juan Soto, Willson Contreras, J.D. Martinez, and more Jul 26, 2022

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo preview the 2022 MLB Trade Deadline on Episode 17 of The Mets Pod! The guys welcome SNY MLB Insider Andy Martino to the show, as they look ahead to what should be an active time for the Mets as the team seeks to upgrade the roster before the Aug. 2nd deadline. The crew covers Juan Soto, Willson Contreras, Trey Mancini, J.D. Martinez and all the options to upgrade the offense. Andy also sheds some light on the Mets’ strategy to improve the bullpen, potential deals including Dom Smith and J.D. Davis, and long-term plans for the starting rotation. Later in the show, Connor and Joe break down the Daniel Vogelbach trade, losing Colin Holderman, and some additional trade options for the Mets moving forward. Finally, the show wraps with the Mailbag, which brings questions about possible mid-tier prospects to trade and the current development status of top-level prospects Mark Vientos and Brett Baty.

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Talking Juan Soto trade, Mets Draft, All-Stars, plus Jon Morosi joins the show Jul 19, 2022

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo take no break during the MLB All-Star Break, and deliver a jam-packed Episode 16 of The Mets Pod! The guys welcome Jon Morosi of NBC Sports and MLB Network to the show, and the crew covers all the ins and outs of the Juan Soto trade speculation, as well as other trade deadline rumors, and the state of the Mets so far in 2022. Later in the show, Connor puts Joe on the spot regarding any potential Mets deal for Juan Soto, and then the guys recap the Home Run Derby and a very active MLB Draft for the Amazins. Finally, Connor and Joe wrap the show with the TMP First Half Awards, as they hand out the hardware for some first half of the season stand outs for the Mets. 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

0:54 Jon Marosi talks Juan Soto

5:05 Would Nationals trade Soto to the Mets?

10:34 Luis Castillo moved before the deadline?

12:39 Trade market for DH

15:09 Playoff format impacting trade deadline

19:39 Impressions of Mets in the first half

23:54 How the league views the Mets under Steve Cohen

28:34 All-in on Juan Soto?

32:27 Home Run Derby: Pete Goes Down

35:36 MLB Draft - Kevin Parada

39:19 MLB Draft - Jett Williams

41:43 First Half Awards: Sky Miles Champion

44:02 Unsung Hero of First Half

46:14 Mr. Extension: Who should the Mets extend first?

48:37 Best Buck Showalter moment

49:52 Biggest surprise from the first half

51:49 Biggest Let Down so far

53:55 Closing thoughts

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Mets battle the Braves, and talking draft with Mets VP of Amateur/International Scouting Tommy Tanous Jul 12, 2022

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo have a lot to do during Episode 15 of The Mets Pod, as the Mets battle the Braves on their way towards the All-Star break, and the guys preview the MLB Draft with Mets VP of Amateur and International Scouting Tommy Tanous. Leading off, Connor and Joe cover the huge Mets series in Atlanta which started with a Max Scherzer gem, the issues of the offense, and how Luis Guillorme should fit into the lineup moving forward. Then, the guys chat with Tommy Tanous to break down the upcoming MLB Draft, and to discuss the organization’s scouting structure and strategy for a draft in which the Mets have 5 of the first 90 picks. Later, Connor and Joe look at how the James McCann injury may affect the timing of the big league debut for Francisco Alvarez, and then wrap the show with a Mailbag segment focused on improving the bullpen at the MLB Trade Deadline. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!

0:00 Welcome to the show

1:13 Max Scherzer vs the Braves

4:36 deGrom and Scherzer coming back late

6:44 Luis Guillorme

9:29 The DH Spot

13:10 Tommy Tanous on MLB Draft

14:22 Evaluating pitchers post surgery

15:56 Pressue of a bunch of high picks

17:56 The team's draft board

19:24 Steve Cohen's involvement

20:34 Continuity in scouting staff

23:27 Internal changes to scouting

25:01 Francisco Alvarez

27:41 Big Picture for the Mets in the draft

30:21 Impact of James McCann's injury on Francisco Alvarez

35:24 Mark Vientos

37:04 How many bullpen arms do the Mets need before the deadline?

39:08 Could Edwin Diaz get some Cy Young votes?

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Filling out a Mets roster with Max Scherzer, Jacob deGrom, and maybe Francisco Alvarez? Jul 05, 2022

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo deliver Episode 14 of The Mets Pod, on the day that Max Scherzer delivers himself back to the Mets. The guys cover the return of Mad Max, as well as the rehab of Jacob deGrom, the continued success of Taijuan Walker, and the recent home run binge for Eduardo Escobar. Later in the show, Connor and Joe talk about the promotion of Francisco Alvarez to Triple-A, and examine the timeline for him to make his major league debut. The guys wrap the show with some MLB Draft chatter (with much more to come), and a Mailbag segment focused on second-half “bounce-back” candidates. 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

2:03 Max Scherzer is back

4:55 Jacob deGrom

10:04 Taijuan Walker the unsung hero

15:32 Eduardo Escobar

19:35 Francisco Alvarez Triple-A Debut

25:24 MLB Draft Preview

31:17 Kumar Rocker news

33:21 College pitching class

34:40 Biggest player letdown, 2nd half bounce back

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