Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are prospecting on the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as they break down the big Mets names on the big baseball prospect lists, and also look for more offseason additions to the team in the weeks ahead. With Baseball Prospectus and Baseball America releasing new prospect rankings for 2024, Connor and Joe take the time to check in on Jett Williams, Drew Gilbert, Luisangel Acuna, Christian Scott, and other Mets minor leaguers making moves in the eyes of evaluators around the game. The guys talk about the development of the players in the Mets system, and preview where many of them will play in 2024. Later, Connor and Joe chat about the approach of David Stearns to building the Mets now and in the future, and also discuss the recent international signings by the organization. Finally, the show opens a stuffed Mailbag to answer questions about Josh Hader, Brandon Woodruff, Matt Allan, and Starling Marte. 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 the show

01:00 Vote for The Mets Pod for the Sports Podcast Awards!

01:20 Why is the free agent market so slow, what’s happening?

07:00 Talking Mets designated hitter options (again)

12:00 The Mets offseason so far

16:00 David Stearns comments and approach this offseason and in the future

22:35 Down on the Farm: International signings (Yovanny Rodriguez, Yensi Rivas, others)

27:50 Down on the Farm: Many Mets on Baseball Prospectus Top 101 and Baseball America Top 100 lists

32:55 Mailbag – Why not Josh Hader?

35:35 Mailbag – International VS Domestic Scouting, International Busts?

38:20 Mailbag – Brandon Woodruff market?

41:00 Mailbag = Matt Allan expectations?

42:45 Mailbag – The outlook for Starling Marte?