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Pete Alonso Best At DH, Why Francisco Alvarez Needs More Time in Minors Apr 19, 2022

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop a new episode of The Mets Pod, SNY’s all-new podcast covering every angle of the New York Mets. Connor and Joe discuss Buck Showalter's impressive knowledge of rulebook loopholes and how the Mets pitching staff is off to an historic start of the season. The guys also touch on why Pete Alonso is best suited for a DH role despite him wanting to play first base while Joe provides insight as to why top catching prospect Francisco Alvarez needs more time in the minors and fans need to be patient with his development. Lastly, the guys close the show by opening the Mailbag. 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

2:18 Buck Showalter's impact

6:44 The Mets rotation

11:23 Carlos Carrasco

14:06 Tylor Megill

17:10 Pete Alonso DH vs 1B

21:36 Francisco Alvarez

27:18 Drew Smith vs Seth Lugo

31:34 Travis Jankowski

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Riding the Mets Opening Week Roller Coaster Apr 12, 2022

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop Episode 2 of The Mets Pod, SNY’s all-new podcast covering every angle of the New York Mets. Connor and Joe welcome SNY MLB Insider Andy Martino to the show for a look at the first turn of the starting rotation, as well internal and external options for help if injuries continue to hit the staff. The guys also do a deep dive into the immediate and long-term future for Jacob deGrom, and chat about the early moves of Buck Showalter. Later, Connor and Joe deliver some early season overreactions, Joe recaps what he saw from prospects Francisco Alvarez and Brett Baty at Double-A Binghamton’s opening game, and the guys close the show by opening the Mailbag. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!

0:00 Welcome to the show

1:30 Andy Martino joins the show

2:13 The Mets rotation

4:30 Minor leauge options?

6:24 Jacob deGrom plan

8:55 deGrom opt out

11:23 Buck Showalter

14:00 Billy Eppler and management upgrade

15:57 Early overreaction: Bullpen

20:35 Tylor Megill

23:11 Jeff McNeil bounce back

25:10 Farm System Update: Brett Baty

26:49 Francisco Alvarez

29:12 Mailbag: Will Buck continue rotation players?

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Opening Day for The Mets Pod Apr 05, 2022

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo throw out their first pitch of the 2022 season, with Opening Day for The Mets Pod presented by Verizon! The guys drop the first episode of SNY’s all-new podcast covering every single thing about the New York Mets. Connor and Joe deliver all kinds of Mets predictions, do a deep dive on the starting rotation following the Jacob deGrom injury news, share their favorite Opening Day memories, and dip into the Mailbag – where they debate Brandon Nimmo vs Starling Marte for the leadoff spot in the lineup. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod presented by Verizon at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!

0:00 Welcome to the Show!

1:20 Offseason Summary

2:24 Biggest Surprise on the roster?

5:50 Bounce Back candidate?

8:16 Player to own in fantasy

9:45 Scherzer over/under 14.5 wins

10:10 Pete Alonso over/under 40.5 HRs

11:12 Jacob deGrom over/under 15.5 starts

12:27 Francisco Lindor over/under .265 batting average

13:48 Mets total wins this season?

15:28 Mets playoff prediction

17:55 Mets MVP this season?

22:48 Jacob deGrom and the rotation

28:16 Tylor Megill

31:10 Opening Day Memories

34:14 The Mailbag - Brandon Nimmo vs Starling Marte

37:00 Minor Leaguer that can make an impact

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Welcome to The Mets Pod! Mar 29, 2022

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are partnering with SNY to bring you The Mets Pod presented by Verizon, a new podcast dedicated to all things New York Mets! New episodes will drop every Tuesday, and Connor and Joe will have series recaps, farm system updates, prospect rankings, interviews, special guests and more. Look out for the premiere of the show on Tuesday April 5th, just ahead of Opening Day for the 2022 New York Mets!

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Mets move ahead, and a special Shea Goodbye Nov 23, 2021

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Doug Williams and Andy Martino deliver an all-new episode of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as the guys have news about the future that inspires a trip to the past. Doug and Andy go back to the beginning of the show to re-live some funny moments from the start, including the birth of the Shea Anything name and segments like My Saturday Night. Of course the guys return to the present, and discuss the latest Mets news and rumors concerning Javier Baez, the search for starting pitching, the early steps for new GM Billy Eppler, the departure of Aaron Loup, and what to expect from a fast-moving free agent market ahead of an expected MLB work stoppage ahead.

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Billy Eppler, Noah Syndergaard, and more Mets news Nov 18, 2021

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Doug Williams and Keith Hernandez drop an all-new episode of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as the guys discuss the recent departure of pitcher Noah Syndergaard and how that may impact Marcus Stroman and the Mets moving forward. Doug and Keith also go into GM candidate Billy Eppler and what he would need to tackle if he takes over the vacant position. Will a lack of pitching track record be an issue for Eppler despite being able to sign big bats? Keith also states why he believes Michael Conforto will not re-sign with the Mets.

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Mets are still Sandy’s show at the GM Meetings, as the search for a GM rolls on Nov 11, 2021

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Doug Williams, Andy Martino, and Jerry Blevins drop an all-new episode of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as Andy drops in from the MLB GM Meetings in California. The guys discuss the latest developments surrounding the Mets' search for a new GM, including the candidates they are pursuing, and the rumors that they are targeting David Stearns of the Milwaukee Brewers to eventually run their operation once his contract with the Brew Crew actually expires. Later, Doug and Jerry chat about the potential desire of free agents to sign with the Mets, as well as a likely work stoppage coming to baseball after the current Collective Bargaining Agreement comes to an end. On a lighter note, Jerry recommends some excellent movies to watch over a long offseason, and also includes some bonus holiday movie suggestions.

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Naming names in the Mets front office search Nov 03, 2021

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Doug Williams and Andy Martino drop an all-new episode of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as news continues to drop regarding the Mets search for new front office executives. Doug and Andy talk about the names that are out there like former Angels GM Billy Eppler, Red Sox assistant GM Raquel Ferreira, and Orioles assistant GM Sig Mejdal – and discuss the pros and cons of each candidate. The guys also cover the Mets decision to officially part ways with acting GM Zack Scott, how things will play out for Sandy Alderson at the GM Meetings, and the next steps in the baseball calendar for the organization – including decisions on qualifying offers for Noah Syndergaard and Michael Conforto.

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The Mets hold on to Hefner, who will they hire next? Oct 26, 2021

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Doug Williams and Andy Martino deliver a new episode of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as the Mets continue the search for candidates to join their front office. Doug and Andy break down all the latest news and rumors surrounding the Mets as they hunt for either a new president of baseball operations or a new general manager (or both). They guys discuss some names that have been reported, and the type of executive that the team has targeted. Doug and Andy also react to the news that Jeremy Hefner will return as pitching coach in 2022, and chat about where things stand in the talks between MLB and the MLB Players Union in regards to the soon-to-expire Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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Mets have questions, Shea Anything has answers Oct 18, 2021

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Doug Williams and Jerry Blevins open up the mailbag on an all-new episode of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as the guys answer listener questions about the Mets search for a president of baseball operations, the hiring of a new manager, the status of Jeff McNeil, what it was like playing with Bartolo Colon, and more. Doug and Jerry also discuss Mets front office options beyond David Stearns and Billy Beane, and Jerry drops a Halloween-themed movie recommendation.

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