The Mets Pod is rolling through the offseason, as Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo continue their Mets team breakdown with the relievers, and Episode 30 looks to fill out the bullpen. They open with the closer, discussing the contract necessary to bring back free agent Edwin Diaz. Then the guys run down other internal free agents like Adam Ottavino, Seth Lugo, Trevor May, and Trevor Williams. Connor and Joe also chat about additional in-house options like Joey Lucchesi, John Curtiss, and Bryce Montes de Oca, while looking outside the organization at potential external targets like Taylor Rogers, Craig Kimbrel, Robert Suarez, and Andrew Chafin. This week’s Mailbag also has pitching questions, and the pod delivers answers about David Peterson’s role and the status of prospects Matt Allan, Calvin Ziegler, and Jose Butto. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Today's Show:

0:00 Who are you rooting for in the World Series?

1:25 Welcome to the bullpen edition show!

2:26 What does a deal for Edwin Diaz look like?

7:26 Who else is on the closer market?

9:13 Adam Ottavino and Seth Lugo: Who do you retain, how do you replace?

14:05 Trevor May: Stay or Go?

17:15 Joely Rodriguez and Drew Smith's future

20:21 Mychal Givens' team option

22:16 Trevor Williams' market

25:17 John Kourtis is back

27:33 One guy in the system who can make an impact

31:12 Blueprint of the bullpen

36:57 Mailbag: Where do you expect David Peterson to start in 2023?

39:09 Mailbag: Matt Allan, Calvin Ziegler, Jose Butto

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