On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, recorded in Port St. Lucie from Mets spring training, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are joined by Mets Senior Vice President of Player Development Andy Green and one of the team’s top prospects Drew Gilbert!  First up, Green talks to Connor and Joe about his arrival to the organization, the improvement of the team’s player development system, and the latest surrounding prospects Brandon Sproat, Nolan McLean, Jonah Tong, Carson Benge, and so many more.  Up in the second spot is Gilbert, who reveals what is was like recovering from injury that cost him most of the 2024 season, and what he’s working on to bounce back in 2025 with a big league call up being just one call away. Later, the guys unpack the Mailbag for questions answered about Pete Alonso’s contract, modern pitching conventions, and the Mets franchise home run record. 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 Mets Pod, with more from Mets spring training in Port St. Lucie!

00:55 Mets SVP of Player Development Andy Green joins the show

01:15 How being a former big leaguer helps in this job

01:50 Interviewing for Mets manager, pivoting to this role

02:45 The challenges of the big picture of the organization, learning so many players and people

03:40 The leaders throughout the development system, getting better with time

05:10 Jett Williams and Drew Gilbert, learning from a prospect’s rehab

06:10 Talking Brandon Sproat

07:35 The challenges and changes from Double-A to Triple-A

09:25 What are the next steps for Nolan McLean?

10:50 What made Jonah Tong step up in the system

12:30 Carson Benge, Jonathan Santucci, and the 2024 draft class

15:10 The goals for the Mets minor league system overall 

16:35 Goodbye to Andy Green

16:45 Top prospect Drew Gilbert joins the show

16:55 What was the offseason like?

17:35 Recovering from injury, missing most of 2024

18:05 Experience in the Arizona Fall League with Jett Williams

18:40 Going to Amazin’ Day, looking forward to a future at Citi Field

19:20 Having former college teammate Blade Tidwell in the Mets organization

20:05 Learning from Juan Soto, Brandon Nimmo, and other veterans

20:45 Goals for the 2025 season, thinking of a big league call up?

21:35 Goodbye to Drew Gilbert

22:00 Mailbag – if Pete Alonso leaves next year, who will get the Mets franchise HR record, Soto or Lindor?

22:55 Mailbag – changing the current conventions of pitching?

25:55 Mailbag – what impact did the qualifying offer have on Pete Alonso’s free agency?

28:15 Mailbag – does Pete Alonso ever get a long-term contract with the Mets, or anyone?