The Mets Pod

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. 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 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 show2:21 Brandon Nimmo update9:14 The future of CF for the Mets12:27 The lineup without Nimmo13:36 The rotation market: deGrom, Bassitt and more22:09 Aaron Judge's future27:10 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 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 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 Year3:38 Jacob deGrom rumors9:02 Justin Verlander update13:10 Carlos Rodon to the Mets?17:29 Kodai Senga23:03 Brandon Nimmo buzz25:15 Tyler Anderson's deal29:28 Mets Pitching Waiver Claims34:13 Daniel Vogelbach, Carlos Carrasco's options picked up36:11 Player Developement Hires41:36 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? 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 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 312:03 The lineup2:39 Brandon Nimmo decision11:57 The catcher situation17:15 Future of 2nd and 3rd20:05 Jacob deGrom's future23:18 Carlos Correa and Trea Turner25:24 Aaron Judge34:05 Expect the unexpected36:36 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 future20:21 Mychal Givens' team option22:16 Trevor Williams' market25:17 John Kourtis is back27:33 One guy in the system who can make an impact31:12 Blueprint of the bullpen36:57 Mailbag: Where do you expect David Peterson to start in 2023?39:09 Mailbag: Matt Allan, Calvin Ziegler, Jose Butto Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 show1:25 The new MLB Playoff format4:35 What is the market for Jacob deGrom?18:09 Chris Bassitt's future in NY22:00 Carlos Carrasco's option27:00 Taijuan Walker's future33:08 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? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 show4:31 Processing the end of the season8:25 Changes coming to the Mets10:28 Game 1 recap14:15 Francisco Alvarez18:18 Padres vs Mets: Big picture23:04 The Joe Musgrove situation26:34 Padres stepping out every pitch30:29 Mailbag: Is this as good as it gets with Buck Showalter?33:40 Mailbag: Mets player development issues38:16 Why didn't the Mets copy the Padres' delay tactics?41:12 Trade James McCann?43:15 Closing thoughts 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 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.