Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are back with the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the guys are joined by Mets top prospect Kevin Parada for a chat, and Connor and Joe also try to make sense of the Mets sinking season so far. The show starts with an examination of the present, as the guys break down the pitching staff, the overall problems of the team, and debate what the organization should do as the MLB Trade Deadline approaches. Later, there’s a deep dive into the Mailbag with questions answered about Steve Cohen, David Stearns, bullpen usage, and adjusting MLB’s blocking the plate rules. Finally, Connor and Joe turn their eyes to the future by talking with Kevin Parada about getting drafted in the first round, his development so far at the plate and behind it, working with pitchers Blade Tidwell and Tyler Stuart, and his experiences playing in Brooklyn. 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

01:40 The State of the New York Mets (Bad)

06:45 Tough questions moving forward

10:40 Pitching problems

15:55 Mailbag – Steve Cohen/David Stearns

21:40 Mailbag – Commitment to watching the Mets

24:15 Mailbag – Bullpen use strategy

26:30 Mailbag – MLB blocking the plate rules

28:50 Mets top prospect Kevin Parada joins the show

29:10 Getting drafted

30:05 Did you suspect the Mets?

31:00 Biggest adjustment from college to pro ball

31:40 Unique hitting set up and adjustment

32:45 Catching Blade Tidwell and Tyler Stuart

33:20 Spending time in NYC

34:20 NYC Pizza

34:50 Working with Francisco Alvarez

35:15 Defensive growth and development moving forward

36:20 Hitting during Coney Island fireworks

39:50 Show Closing Thoughts