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 show

01:45 Mets hire Carlos Mendoza as manager

07:30 Trusting David Stearns

11:55 Having patience with Mendoza and the Mets

15:20 Mendoza does have New York experience

18:50 David Stearns retains Carlos Beltran as a special assistant

20:50 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 Senga

27:35 What’s next steps for the offseason?

32:10 Mailbag – Qualifying offer surprises, DH options

37:30 Mailbag – Steve Cohen makes his pitch for development around Citi Field