On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are looking at injuries from the Mets mound to behind the plate, while also looking at the future with a prospect showcase! Connor and Joe start things off with the injury to Francisco Alvarez, and what the Mets can do to fill the temporary void at catcher.  The guys also examine the state of the starting rotation, specifically the states of Griffin Canning and David Peterson.  Later, Connor and Joe preview all the Mets prospects in the Spring Breakout game, which Joe will help call this Sunday on SNY with Steve Gelbs and Jim Duquette.  Finally the show closes by opening the Mailbag, with questions answered about potential MLB expansion, prospect Simon Juan, and the best places to watch a game at Citi Field. 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 show!

01:25 Francisco Alvarez is injured, now what?

11:25 The state of the starting rotation: Griffin Canning

17:25 The state of the starting rotation: David Peterson

19:30 Down on the Farm: Joe joins the call for SNY’s coverage of the Spring Breakout Game, Sunday at 5pm!

21:15 Down on the Farm: Excited to see the 2024 draft class in the game

22:50 Down on the Farm: Excited to talk with Steve Gelbs and Jim Duquette about the whole farm system during the game

24:45 Mailbag – expansion in MLB, where’s your city, what’s your name?

29:30 Mailbag – what Mets move would you have made?

31:10 Mailbag – who is Simon Juan?

33:35 Mailbag – best place to watch a game at Citi Field?

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