Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are back from Port St. Lucie for the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as they welcome Mets pitching prospect Mike Vasil and Mets Director of Player Development Andrew Christie to the show, and also cover all the latest news out spring training. First up, Connor and Joe talk to Vasil about his development, being close to the big leagues, and adjustments he’s making on the way to the majors. Later, Andrew Christie discusses the organization’s methods and goals for developing players, the high character of the prospects acquired at the 2023 trade deadline, and some names to know of future players coming up through the system. Finally, the guys chat about spring training hot topics such as the health of Jeff McNeil, the state of the starting rotation, and the performances of Brett Baty and Mark Vientos so far, then wrap the show with a Mailbag question about a new idea for where Brandon Nimmo should hit in the batting order. 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!

01:05 Putting a bow on The Mets Pod visiting Mets spring training

03:35 Mets pitching prospect Mike Vasil joins the show

04:00 Focus on 2024 possibilities

04:35 Being one-step away from the big leagues

05:20 Relationship with Christian Scott and Dom Hamel

06:30 Adjustments through the different levels

08:40 Major changes made from college to pro ball

10:15 Talking about the pitching lab

12:10 The “Robot Umps” in Triple-A

14:20 Breaking down Mike Vasil’s past, present, and future

16:20 Talking Christian Scott

18:10 Mets Director of Player Development Andrew Christie joins the show

18:25 Changes in the organization over the years in player development

19:20 Balancing organizational philosophy with individual player goals

20:40 What makes Jett Williams stand out?

21:40 Under the radar prospects to keep an eye on now

25:10 The prospects acquired at the 2023 MLB Trade Deadline

27:15 Big picture player development goals for 2024

30:00 Major changes for Sean Manaea

31:35 Big prospects in big league camp

33:00 The health of Jeff McNeil

34:10 Luis Severino and the starters so far

35:40 Brett Baty and Mark Vientos

37:00 Mailbag – Where to bat Brandon Nimmo?

42:00 Lucas Giolito and pitching health risk

45:50 Closing Thoughts