The season never ends for The Mets Pod, so Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo lead off the offseason with Episode 29 and a deep dive on the Mets starting rotation. The guys go long on all the contract decisions and options the organization faces with Jacob deGrom, Chris Bassitt, Taijuan Walker, and Carlos Carrasco. The conversation also covers internal possibilities for the starting staff like David Peterson and Tylor Megill, and external ideas like Carlos Rodon, Justin Verlander, and trading for Shohei Ohtani. The Mailbag also keeps going, featuring questions about future free agents, Jacob deGrom, and Trevor Williams. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

0:00 Welcome to the show

1:25 The new MLB Playoff format

4:35 What is the market for Jacob deGrom?

18:09 Chris Bassitt's future in NY

22:00 Carlos Carrasco's option

27:00 Taijuan Walker's future

33:08 Outside options for the rotation: Shohei Ohtani?

37:37 Mailbag: If you pay deGrom, could you still pursue Ohtani?

40:34 Mailbag: Are the Mets between a rock and a hard place with deGrom?

44:22 Mailbag: Will Tylor Megill and/or David Peterson be in the 2023 rotation?

47:10 What about Trevor Williams?