The Mets Pod

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo personally recruit Juan Soto to the Mets and answer all your Mailbag questions. Connor and Joe start the show with each of them sharing their plan and pitch if they were tasked to set up and run the Mets recent meeting with free agent superstar target Juan Soto.  Then the guys completely dump out the Mailbag in order to answer questions about Mets outfield options, the impact of signing free agents on the team’s International signing bonus pool, Roki Sasaki, Reid Detmers, contracts for Mark Vientos and Francisco Alvarez, Corbin Burnes, and the possibility of Connor Joe ever actually being on the Mets. Finally, the Mailbag also goes Down on The Farm to cover a question about the state of the organization’s hitting prospects.  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 Juan Soto meets the Mets

02:30 Connor’s pitch and plan for a Juan Soto/Mets meeting

08:30 Joe’s pitch and plan for a Juan Soto/Mets meeting

16:35 Mailbag: A plan for right field without Juan Soto

19:30 Mailbag: International signing pool

25:00 Mailbag: Reid Detmers

27:45 Mailbag: Deals for Mark Vientos and Francisco Alvarez

31:40 Mailbag: Corbin Burnes

35:15 Mailbag: Connor Joe

37:10 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Hitting Prospects 

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo don’t have their own meeting with Juan Soto, but talk all about the ones the superstar free agent has scheduled with the Mets and Yankees.  In addition to the Soto sweepstakes, the guys also cover the availability of Japanese hurler Roki Sasaki, where things stand with Pete Alonso, and whether or not Willy Adames is a good option for the Mets. Connor and Joe also go Down on the Farm to talk about Jesus Baez, Jonah Tong, Jonathan Santucci and other movers on Joe’s all-new Top 30 Prospects List, then wrap the show by answering Mailbag questions about additional free agent and trade targets. 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!

02:55 Roki Sasaki

11:25 The Juan Soto sweepstakes and meetings

18:25 Pete Alonso

20:35 Willy Adames

23:00 Down on the Farm: Joe’s new Top 30 Prospects List

23:40 Down on the Farm: Jesus Baez, Jonah Tong, Jonathan Santucci

33:20 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Colin Houck

36:00 Mailbag: Prospect untouchables, free agent targets, trade targets

40:35 Talking Garrett Crochet and other pitchers

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo dive into the ongoing offseason action, as the Mets have made some minor moves already and eye some other major moves ahead. Connor and Joe lead the show off with a recap of additions like Dylan Covey and Kevin Herget, analysis of the three qualifying offers given out by the Mets, and delivery of weekly discussions about Juan Soto and Pete Alonso. Later, the guys react to comments from Mets president of baseball ops David Stearns at the GM Meetings, reveal some of Joe’s “under the radar” free agent targets, and go Down on the Farm to check in on Drew Gilbert, Jett Williams, as well as several pitching prospects. 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!

01:15 Offseason additions so far

05:20 Offseason subtractions so far

08:45 Qualifying offers for Pete Alonso, Sean Manaea, Luis Severino

15:05 Juan Soto talk, money and the Yankees factor

29:20 Pete Alonso talk, money and the Yankees factor

35:00 David Stearns speaks at the GM Meetings

41:10 Joe’s 9 “under the radar” free agents

48:05 Down on the Farm: Drew Gilbert and Jett Williams in the AFL

49:25 Down on the Farm: Pitching Prospects

On the offseason preview episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo kick off a stretch of shows that will be there every step of the way covering the construction of the 2025 New York Mets. The guys start things off by going through the current players on the team that face free agency or team option decisions, including a long talk about the long-awaited market for Pete Alonso. Later, Connor and Joe go Down on the Farm to discuss prospects that can help as soon as next season, chat about the coaching staff, and then drop some interesting trade ideas that could be options for Mets president of baseball ops David Stearns to pursue. Finally, the show wraps with free agency and the conversation that everyone has been waiting for, Juan Soto, and the pitch that Soto is the true target that owner Steve Cohen has been “waiting for.” 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!

02:35 Stay or Go: Current Mets

20:50 Sean Manaea

27:00 Pete Alonso

35:05 Stay or Go: Coaching Staff

35:55 Six-Man rotation talk

41:30 Down on the Farm: Help for 2025?

45:50 Trade ideas

52:50 The Juan Soto Conversation/Dream

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo put the wraps on the 2024 New York Mets as the wild ride of the season finally comes to an end. The guys share their reaction to the end of the magical Mets postseason run, do a full recap of the NLCS, rate their favorite Mets meme of the year, and chose a team MVPVP – that’s Most Valuable Player, Vice President – because Francisco Lindor is the obvious first choice. Later, Connor and Joe flash back to their preseason predictions (some were very right and some were hilariously wrong), tease a ton of offseason content to come, and open the Mailbag to answer questions about Kodai Senga in 2025, their favorite small moments of the year, and so much more. 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 Reaction to the end of the road for the 2024 Mets

11:50 NLCS Recap

21:15 Meet the Mets Meme – our favorite of the year

24:20 Mets MVPVP – Most Valuable Player, Vice President (after Francisco Lindor!)

32:55 2024 Preseason Predictions Flashback

40:50 Mailbag – Kodai Senga workload in 2025

45:25 Mailbag – Favorite “little” moments of the year

49:15 Mailbag – Underrated Mets who didn’t finish 2024

52:20 Mailbag – Concerns for health of Brandon Nimmo and Francisco Lindor?

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo check in after Game 2 of the NLCS, as the Mets spilt the first two games in LA, and return to Citi Field with the series tied with the Dodgers. Connor and Joe break down everything that happened in LA, including eventful days for Kodai Senga, Edwin Diaz, Starling Marte, Jose Iglesias, Mark Vientos, Sean Manaea, and so much more. Later, the guys look ahead to the games at Citi Field, including the pitching matchups, and the crazy atmosphere that waits for the home team. Finally, the show wraps up wondering why Francisco L:indoor is not a Gold Glove finalist. 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 Recap and review of NLCS Games 1 and 2

19:15 Preview of the NLCS games at Citi Field

24:50 Mark Vientos is the man

31:10 Yoshinobu Yamamoto time in Game 4?

35:10 Francisco Lindor not a 2024 Gold Glove finalist, why not??

41:20 Shout out to Sean Manaea

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo preview the NLCS, now that the Mets know they will face the Dodgers. Connor and Joe break it all down ahead of the Mets’ battle with the boys in blue from LA, delivering a full scouting report on the Dodgers’ starting pitching, bullpen, and lineup. Later, the guys go Down on the Farm to check in with the Arizona Fall League, where the Mets have an “up and comer” in Jeff McNeil who is trying to make the team by Sunday. Finally, the show wraps up with a prediction for the NLCS. 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 The Mets will face the Dodgers in the NLCS

03:10 LA Scouting Report: rotation and bullpen

09:35 LA Scouting Report: lineup

12:30 Mets chances and opportunity

18:30 Down on the Farm: Jeff McNeil in the AFL

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are happy to record another late night show as the Mets defeated the Phillies in the NLDS to advance to the NLCS! Connor and Joe recap a memorable NLDS, which featured a whole list of heroes, topped off by Francisco Lindor once again. The guys look back at everything that happened in the four games against the Phillies, an emotional display by Brandon Nimmo during the celebration on the field, huge contributions from so many players, the incredible postseason atmosphere at Citi Field, and what lies ahead for the Mets in the NLCS. 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 The Mets beat the Phillies in the NLDS, Francisco Lindor leads the heroes

09:50 Francisco Lindor’s legendary grand slam

14:15 Brandon Nimmo gets emotional

18:20 Unsung Hero: David Peterson

21:00 Unsung Hero: Jose Quintana

22:50 Unsung Hero, Honorable Mention: Ryne Stanek

25:45 An early NLCS look ahead: Jeff McNeil? Starting rotation?

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are recording late at night and full of energy as the Mets beat the Brewers in the NL Wild Card series to advance to the NLDS against the Phillies. Connor and Joe recap the magical moment for Pete Alonso when he saved the season with a dramatic three-run home run in the top of the 9th inning of Game 3 in Milwaukee, and also sum up the entire series and all that went down. Later, they take a look down the turnpike to preview the NLDS vs the division rival Philadelphia Phillies. 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!

00:55 The Mets beat the Brewers, Pete Alonso and others play heroes

16:15 NLDS vs Phillies preview

23:45 Closing Thoughts

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are talking playoffs after a wild ending to the Mets regular season, with a Wild Card series against the Brewers on deck. Connor and Joe recap a crazy Monday that brought a playoff clinch, look back at some big moments from the regular season, and make the case that the Mets have the right people in charge of the organization for today and for the future. Then, the guys drop a full preview of the Wild Card series against the Brewers, reveal the final score of The Scoreboard, and dive into the Mailbag to answer questions about Francisco Lindor’s dramatic HR in Atlanta, rating this season, and the best regular season games in Mets history. 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!

00:55 Playoffs, and Monday in Atlanta was crazy!

04:45 Francisco Lindor the hero

06:35 2024 Mets make a statement

12:40 Mets vs Brewers preview, how the pitchers line up

19:00 What will the postseason be for Pete Alonso?

21:50 Mets vs Brewers predictions

23:00 The Final Score of The Scoreboard

25:05 Mailbag – Feelings when Lindor hit the HR in Atlanta

30:35 Mailbag – How do you rate this season?

37:40 Mailbag – Best regular season game in Mets history?