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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop the third live 2023 Winter Meetings edition of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as Will Sammon of The Athletic joins the show to talk about his report of Mets brass visiting Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Japan, and other winter meetings news and notes. Sammon reveals the story behind Mets owner Steve Cohen and president of baseball operations David Stearns traveling to Japan to meet the star pitcher they covet in free agency, and discusses next steps in the process for all the MLB suitors for Yamamoto. The guys also chat about other pitchers on the market, plus what the Mets will do to address the outfield, designated hitter, and a solid set up man for Edwin Diaz. Later in the show, Connor and Joe take live questions from the fans about the total money for Yamamoto, Juan Soto’s future beyond this season, and the latest on a possible Pete Alonso extension. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show, welcome Will Sammon from The Athletic01:30 Steve Cohen and David Stearns visit Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Japan03:35 Any sense of Mets confidence they can land Yamamoto?05:05 Where will Yamamoto’s US meetings take place?06:15 Is there a pivot plan in place for Mets pitching without Yamamoto?08:35 Is run prevention the goal in adding outfielders?10:35 Will the Mets look to sign a DH?12:30 Who pitches the 8th inning ahead of Edwin Diaz?15:45 The Mets Pod/Athlete Logos T-Shirt giveaway!17:05 Mailbag – Mets highest offer for Yamamoto?20:00 Mailbag – Throwing around money numbers for Yamamoto22:40 Mailbag – Can Senga help the Mets land Yamamoto?25:05 Mailbag – Will the Yankees re-sign Juan Soto if the trade goes through?27:55 Mailbag – Pete Alonso’s future, the latest29:55 Mailbag – If no Yamamoto - Monty, Snell, ERod, or Imanaga? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joe DeMayo and special guest co-host Jerry Blevins deliver another live 2023 Winter Meetings edition of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as Joe and Jerry continue to hold out for news on Yoshinobu Yamamoto and other potential Mets moves. SNY Mets Reporter Steve Gelbs joins the show from on site at the MLB Winter Meetings in Nashville, and reveals what it’s like at the hotel as the entire baseball world waits for updates, and also discusses options for the Mets in the starting rotation, outfield, and bullpen. Later in the show, Jerry shares what the winter meetings are like from a player’s perspective, and the guys answer live questions from fans about free agency, the future for Pete Alonso, the chances of Yamamoto getting more money than Gerrit Cole, and the idea of Ronny Mauricio being a designated hitter. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show, welcome guest co-host Jerry Blevins, and Steve Gelbs from the Winter Meetings02:30 What’s going on in Nashville? Anything? Anyone?03:45 Thoughts on David Stearns, talking to him06:35 Yoshinobu Yamamoto, how much money will he get?09:40 If Yamamoto goes elsewhere, what are the other options?14:00 What will the Mets do in the OF, can they count on Starling Marte?17:00 Talking bullpen options21:15 Mailbag – Hot chicken and hotel issues in Nashville24:20 The MLB Draft Lottery26:40 Jerry shares a player’s perspective of the MLB Winter Meetings29:50 Mailbag – Jerry, what was free agency like?31:35 Mailbag – Pete Alonso’s future33:10 Mailbag – Will Yamamoto get more money than Gerrit Cole?35:50 Mailbag – What about Ronny Mauricio as DH? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop a live 2023 Winter Meetings edition of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, the first of three special episodes this week, as the Mets wait on word from Yoshinobu Yamamoto and other free agent targets. Connor and Joe are joined by SNY MLB Insider Andy Martino from on site at the MLB Winter Meetings in Nashville, who reports on the Yamamoto sweepstakes, other players that interest the Mets, and what else to expect from David Stearns and the Mets front office throughout the week. Later, the guys answer questions from viewers about the starting rotation, Shohei Ohtani, Shota Imanaga, the state of the Mets outfield, and roles moving forward for Ronny Mauricio, Brett Baty, and Mark Vientos. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show, welcome SNY MLB Insider Andy Martino from the Winter Meetings01:05 What’s the vibe so far in Nashville?02:40 Expectations of activity over the next two days03:20 The Mets plans for the outfield05:00 Mets targets for DH06:15 Pitching names on the market, staying away from the trade market08:55 The Yoshinobu Yamamoto sweepstakes, what’s going on?11:25 More on Yamamoto13:10 Mailbag – If no Yamamoto, what’s the pivot?17:20 Mailbag – The role for DJ Stewart20:45 Mets a fit for Jung Hoo Lee?22:20 Mailbag – The plan for Ronny Mauricio, Brett Baty, and Mark Vientos25:55 Mailbag – Thoughts on Jarred Kelenic being traded to the Braves28:25 Mailbag – Mets and Shohei Ohtani30:05 Mailbag – What’s the buzz on Shota Imanaga?32:50 The MLB market waits on Shohei Ohtani Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are live from the 2023 Queens Baseball Convention for a very special edition of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac with a live audience! The guys cover the addition of Luis Severino and other small Mets moves made so far, and also talk about big targets like Yoshinobu Yamamoto as the Winter Meetings kick off next week. Connor and Joe also break down the big name prospects in the farm system, examine the offseason trade market, and pass the mic through the crowd for live questions from the fans. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show03:10 Luis Severino is on board05:50 The Yoshinobu Yamamoto sweepstakes and a 6-man rotation13:15 The trade market16:25 David Stearns and small but important moves18:40 Down on the Farm: Talking Mets prospects26:50 Mailbag – Prospect to keep an eye on: Jeremy Rodriguez29:10 Mailbag – Rotation predictions32:15 Mailbag – Andrew Chafin and the bullpen35:00 Mailbag – Concern for the size and long-term success of Yamamoto36:30 Mailbag – Is Kevin Parada a trade chip? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo deliver the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the winter meetings approach and the hot stove is about to heat up for the Mets and the rest of MLB. Connor and Joe cover the latest noise surrounding the sweepstakes for Japanese star pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and discuss alternate pitching options for the Mets via free agency or trade, such as Jordan Montgomery, Tyler Glasnow, and other ideas to fill out the starting rotation. The guys also talk about John Gibbons as bench coach, and dive into the Mailbag to answer questions about lineup predictions, bullpen options for 2024, pitching prospects, and more. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show01:45 The Mets Pod will be at the Queens Baseball Convention, grab tickets and check it out!02:20 The Yoshinobu Yamamoto sweepstakes continues04:00 The Mets rotation plan with Yamamoto08:35 The Mets rotation plan without Yamamoto (Jordan Montgomery, others?)14:50 John Gibbons as Mets bench coach17:55 Mailbag – For $1 million, predict the 2024 Mets lineup and rotation correctly!21:30 Mailbag – How to build the bullpen?24:35 Mailbag – Mets pitching prospects as relievers?26:30 Mailbag – Who ate more turkey, Joe or Connor? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets begin dropping offseason news as free agency gets started. Connor and Joe discuss Mets front office additions Kris Gross and Andy Green, as well as the latest moves with the coaching staff including Eric Chavez shifting back to hitting coach duties alongside Jeremy Barnes. Then it’s time for the show to shift to the players, as the Yoshinobu Yamamoto sweepstakes officially kicks off, and the guys also look at the rest of the early market and make predictions of where various free agents like Shohei Ohtani, Cody Bellinger, Blake Snell, and others will land throughout the winter. Finally it’s time for the Mailbag, as Connor and Joe answer questions about untouchable prospects, Brandon Woodruff, and non-tenders who could be interesting Mets additions. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show01:15 The Mets front office add Kris Gross and Andy Green03:45 Eric Chavez back to hitting coach alongside Jeremy Barnes07:40 The Yoshinobu Yamamoto sweepstakes begins15:15 Roster spots are open, what else will the Mets do?17:10 Free agency predictions, where will the big names go?32:30 Mailbag – Untouchable prospects, and will the Mets be trading any?35:15 What about Brandon Woodruff for the future?37:35 Mailbag – Any non-tenders that are potential Mets targets? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are full speed into the offseason on the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets officially introduced new manager Carlos Mendoza at Citi Field. Connor and Joe react to all things Mendoza after the team’s new skipper met the media, and they also go long on comments from David Stearns and the relationship between Mendoza and the Mets POBO. Later, the guys dive head first into upcoming offseason business, including filling out the coaching staff, the free agency of Shohei Ohtani, and the Yoshinobu Yamamoto sweepstakes. The show then hits the Mailbag for a question that leads to answers about what goes down with the Rule 5 Draft. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show02:15 The Mets Pod will be at the Queens Baseball Convention on 12/2!03:00 Mets introduce Carlos Mendoza as manager, TMP reacts13:05 David Stearns comments, and his relationship with Mendoza17:15 Jeremy Hefner returns as pitching coach, what’s next with the rest of the staff?20:50 Does the bench coach need to be a former manager, what about Willie Randolph?25:05 Rule 5 Draft, non-tenders, and what else happens next for the offseason27:00 The free agency of Shohei Ohtani34:40 The Yoshinobu Yamamoto sweepstakes41:35 Brian Cashman comments on Giancarlo Stanton, response from his agent (also Yamamoto’s agent)42:25 Mailbag – Explaining the Rule 5 Draft Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo deliver the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets delivered a new manager by hiring Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza to skipper the team in Queens. Connor and Joe go long on the new bench boss for the Mets, including what they know, what they’ve heard, and the questions they still have about Mendoza. They also discuss how they see the relationship playing out between the new manager and president of baseball operations David Stearns, and break down the comments Stearns made during his first availability of the GM Meetings. The guys also look ahead to next steps of the offseason, including free agency and roster construction. Finally, the show wraps with the Mailbag, with questions answered about qualifying offers, designated hitter options, and Steve Cohen’s proposal for development in the area surrounding Citi Field. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show01:45 Mets hire Carlos Mendoza as manager07:30 Trusting David Stearns11:55 Having patience with Mendoza and the Mets15:20 Mendoza does have New York experience18:50 David Stearns retains Carlos Beltran as a special assistant20:50 David Stearns hires Eduardo Brizuela as a VP/special assistant 23:20 David Stearns speaks at the GM Meetings, talks free agency, hiring a GM, the roster, Kodai Senga27:35 What’s next steps for the offseason?32:10 Mailbag – Qualifying offer surprises, DH options37:30 Mailbag – Steve Cohen makes his pitch for development around Citi Field Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo turn the show over to the listeners, as it’s time for a Mega Mailbag episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac. As the World Series winds down, the offseason will pick up, with the Mets looking to make a lot of moves throughout the fall and winter. Connor and Joe dive deep into the Mailbag to answer questions about Shohei Ohtani, Juan Soto, Pete Alonso, Luisangel Acuna, Drew Gilbert, the staff under David Stearns, improving Citi Field, other offseason acquisitions, bullpen construction, and the best and worst Halloween candy. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:0:00 Welcome to the Mega Mailbag Episode1:07 Joe reveals his surprise4:24 Best 2010-Now Mets Lineup14:39 Mitch Garver, Carlos Santana, or Whit Merrifield for next season?16:16 Would signing Shohei Ohtani or Juan Soto impact a Pete Alonso extension?23:23 Chance Luisangel Acuna or Drew Gilbert break camp with the Mets?27:07 One thing you'd add to Citi Field?29:44 What qualities did player development and analytics lack in 2023?34:48 Top and Bottom Halloween Candies?37:22 How many bullpen spots should go to flyers?40:42 Ceiling on a Pete Alonso extension?43:59 Stay away free agent target?45:33 David Stearns history on prospect trading?48:14 What do you want to see on Mets City Connect jerseys?52:31 Fast Forward Three Years: What would make Stearns a success? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo welcome former Mets pitcher Trevor May to the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the guys chat about all things Mets, MLB, and more with the recently-retired reliever. Trevor talks to Connor and Joe about why he retired, all the new content creation opportunities he’s taking on now, stories from his time with the Mets, and his thoughts on David Stearns, Francisco Alvarez, and the organization’s future. Trevor also shares his feelings about the use of analytics in MLB, reliever entrances from the bullpen, the current playoff format, and also ranks his favorite video games of all-time. Connor and Joe then wrap the show with a Mailbag question about evaluating prospects. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show01:05 Trevor May joins the show01:25 Why he’s retiring now03:15 What he is going to do next in content creation10:10 Trevor ranks his Top 5 video games of all-time13:05 Joining the Mets, perception of the Mets and New York, experience with Mets18:25 The 2022 season, ups and downs21:15 Edwin Diaz entrance, other relievers’ entrances25:25 The view of the future for the Mets26:45 Thoughts on Francisco Alvarez29:45 Feelings on the pitch clock31:10 One rule change in MLB if you could32:40 The balance between analytics and “old school”38:15 Word association42:25 Mailbag – Evaluating prospects Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.