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 Year

3:38 Jacob deGrom rumors

9:02 Justin Verlander update

13:10 Carlos Rodon to the Mets?

17:29 Kodai Senga

23:03 Brandon Nimmo buzz

25:15 Tyler Anderson's deal

29:28 Mets Pitching Waiver Claims

34:13 Daniel Vogelbach, Carlos Carrasco's options picked up

36:11 Player Developement Hires

41:36 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?