Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are back with an all-new episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as a crucial July begins for the Mets and the guys talk to MLB.com’s Jim Callis for a 2023 MLB Draft preview. First up, Connor and Joe recap the week that was, with more ups and downs against the Brewers and Giants, more uneven work from the pitching staff, and more comments from Mets owner Steve Cohen. Then, Jim Callis, senior writer from MLB Pipeline, joins the show for an in-depth 2023 MLB Draft Preview which covers the overall prospects in the draft, possible targets for the Mets, and a look back at the 2022 class. Finally, the Mailbag opens up and delivers more questions about the draft and the future of the Mets bullpen. 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 show

01:30 The week that was (Brewers, Giants)

05:40 The state of the pitching staff

08:45 Steve Cohen comments, player development

13:35 Hello to Jim Callis from MLB Pipeline for 2023 MLB Draft Preview

13:55 How deep is the 2023 MLB Draft?

15:25 Paul Skenes and Dylan Crews from LSU

17:05 The Mets pick drop from 22 to 32

19:05 Mocking Kent State pitcher Joe Whitman to the Mets

22:25 Who will fall this year because of signability?

24:05 Will there ever be draft pick trading?

27:35 Looking back at the Mets draft haul from 2022

30:10 Mailbag – More Mets MLB Draft questions

35:05 Mailbag – Drafting high school starters

40:20 Mailbag – Could Joey Lucchesi or Jose Butto join the big league bullpen?