On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo wrap a west coast trip and look at hopes for a homestand as the Mets return to Queens. First up, the guys review the struggles on a crazy road trip, while looking ahead to the home games against the A’s, Marlins, and Orioles. Then, they examine the wild status of the NL Wild Card race, before taking a trip Down on the Farm to answer questions about Kevin Parada, prospect ranking methods, and the level of hitting at the Triple-A level. Connor and Joe also do another round of The Scoreboard before diving into the Mailbag to take on queries about a role for Jesse Winker, the “make or break” games that remain on the schedule, and potential Mets news coming from the international free agent market. 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 Week That Was: Rough ride out west

05:30 The Week That Will Be: A’s, Marlins, and a wild NL Wild Card Race

11:00 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Kevin Parada

14:10 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Prospect rankings

19:30 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Triple-A offense

23:35 The Scoreboard – recapping last week

24:40 The Scoreboard – making the next bets

33:00 Mailbag – A role for Jesse Winker

36:40 Mailbag – Make or break parts of the schedule

41:45 Mailbag – What’s to come from the international free agent market?

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo take a close look at the Mets games out west, and get a close look at some potential future Mets in Binghamton. Leading off the show, the guys are joined by Jacob Wilkins, the play-by-play voice of the Double-A Binghamton Rumble Ponies, to talk in-depth about prospects Brandon Sproat, Ryan Clifford, Kevin Parada, and Nolan McLean. Later, Connor and Joe discuss the short and long-term futures for Sean Manaea, Pete Alonso, Luis Severino, and Harrison Bader, and review the games played since the last time they talked. Finally, the show dips into the Mailbag to answer questions about the prospects currently at Triple-A Syracuse, and then wraps with thoughts on the direct competition for the Mets in the chase for an NL Wild Card. 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!

01:10 Jacob Wilkins, play-by-play for Mets Double-A, joins the show

04:15 Brandon Sproat

10:50 Ryan Clifford

13:30 Kevin Parada

14:55 Nolan McLean

16:55 Goodbye to Jacob

17:15 New segment alert!

17:40 How to do a contract year: Sean Manaea

20:30 How to do a contract year: Pete Alonso

24:00 How to do a contract year: Luis Severino

28:15 How to do a contract year: Harrison Bader

31:30 The Week That Was: Up and Down

35:45 The Scoreboard – recapping last week

37:00 The Scoreboard – making the next bets

43:20 Mailbag – Names to know at Triple-A Syracuse

45:15 Mailbag – The latest on prospects Dom Hamel and Mike Vasil

48:00 Closing Thoughts on the NL Wild Card race

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, recorded live after the 2024 MLB trade deadline, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo react to the moves made by David Stearns and the Mets, and preview the rest of the regular season. Connor and Joe break down all the additions including Huascar Brazoban, Paul Blackburn, Jesse Winker, Tyler Zuber, and Ryne Stanek, and discuss what the Mets gave up in those deals. The guys also recap an exciting week of games against the Yankees and the Braves, plus go Down on the Farm for a “Cowboy edition” featuring looks at Nolan McLean and Carson Benge. The show goes long on Mailbag questions as well, tackling topics covering the trades, the rotation moving forward, the future for Brett Baty, and 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, trade deadline reaction is here!

02:00 Huascar Brazoban

07:35 Paul Blackburn

12:45 Mailbag – Tylor Megill to bullpen?

14:00 Mailbag – Role for Adam Ottavino?

15:40 Mailbag – Enough moves to make the playoffs?

17:45 Tyler Zuber

20:50 Jesse Winker

24:15 Ryne Stanek

26:55 Mailbag – 6-man rotation possible?

28:45 The Week That Was: Yankees, Braves, Twins

29:40 Kodai Senga

31:50 The Scoreboard – recapping last week

34:25 The Scoreboard – making the next bets

39:10 Down on the Farm: Nolan McLean/Carson Benge

44:40 Mailbag – Managing the outfield if Starling Marte gets back

47:15 Mailbag – Jose Butto in the bullpen or rotation

47:35 Mailbag – Mets vs Braves vs Phillies

50:25 Mailbag – What’s next for Brett Baty?

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On this bonus episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Joe DeMayo sits down for an exclusive interview with Mets Double-A prospect Ryan Clifford, who is rising through the team’s farm system after being acquired in the Justin Verlander trade with the Astros last season. Clifford talks about his earliest baseball memories, the decision of going pro vs attending Vanderbilt, getting traded to the Mets, how he’s developed as pro player so far, and his goals for the remainder of 2024. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

00:00 Joe DeMayo talks to Mets prospect Ryan Clifford

00:15 Earliest baseball memory and favorite team growing up

00:30 Going pro versus going to Vanderbilt

01:00 Heading into the MLB Draft

02:00 Getting drafted by Houston

02:30 The trade to the Mets in the Justin Verlander deal

03:35 Transition to Mets player development system

04:10 Experience with Brooklyn Cyclones

05:15 Adjusting to Double-A

05:55 4 hits during a game on July 4

06:40 Playing defense

07:10 Offensive room for growth

07:55 Goals for the rest of 2024, eyes on the big leagues?

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo preview what may go down for the Mets before the 2024 MLB trade deadline. Connor and Joe kick off the show with a look at the week that was, including a status report on the rehab and potential return of Kodai Senga to the starting rotation. Then the guys go long on the upcoming MLB trade deadline by discussing all kinds of possible moves for the Mets and David Stearns, including trades for relievers, outfielders, and what the cost could be for any deals. Later, the show goes Down on The Farm for an update on top prospect Drew Gilbert, and busts open the Mailbag to take on questions about a new way to manage the pitching staff and also the idea of trading Pete Alonso. 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 The Week That Was…the Marlins are annoying!

03:20 Kodai Senga status report

05:30 Let’s get to the MLB trade deadline, who is moving, buying, selling?

11:05 Looking at relief pitchers

15:55 Looking at outfielders

19:40 Who would the Mets give up in deals?

22:20 Head’s up - next week’s show is LIVE on Tuesday after the deadline!

24:10 The Scoreboard – making the next bets

33:35 Down on the Farm: Draft pick signings

35:00 Down on the Farm: Drew Gilbert update and what’s next

36:45 Mailbag – A whole new pitching plan and strategy proposal

44:45 Mailbag – Should the Mets trade Pete Alonso?

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo welcome Mets VP of Amateur Scouting Kris Gross to the show to recap the team’s selections in the 2024 MLB Draft, and then the guys look ahead to the second half of the season. Leading off, Gross talks about Carson Benge, Jonathan Santucci, Nate Dohm, and many other picks the Mets made in the draft, and also discusses how he came to the Mets and got into scouting. Later, Connor and Joe reveal some other names to know from the later rounds, look back at the wins from the week before, look ahead to ideas for the MLB Trade Deadline, while also hitting on Brandon Sproat in the Futures Game, Pete Alonso in the Home Run Derby, and the return of Kodai Senga to the Mets rotation. The guys then wrap the show by opening the Mailbag to take on questions about prospect JT Schwartz, the future at first base for the organization, and the process behind projecting 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

00:50 Mets VP of Amateur Scouting Kris Gross joins the show

01:10 Getting into scouting

02:00 Joining the Mets, relationship with David Stearns

02:40 1st round pick Carson Benge

03:35 Two-way players in the pros?

04:30 2nd round pick Jonathan Santucci

05:35 3rd round pick Nate Dohm

06:25 4th round pick Eli Serrano

07:30 5th round pick Trey Snyder

08:30 Overall draft strategy

09:30 Goodbye to Kris Gross

10:25 Names to know from Draft Days 2 and 3

15:40 The Week That Was…with wins

18:35 Mets Trade Deadline plans

23:25 Brandon Sproat shines at Futures Game

25:25 Pete Alonso and the Home Run Derby

29:05 Kodai Senga on the way back, how the rotation could shake out

32:05 The Scoreboard – recapping last week

34:15 Mailbag – prospect JT Schwartz

38:45 Mailbag – The future at first base

45:15 Mailbag – Projecting pitching prospects

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On this bonus episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Joe DeMayo sits down for an exclusive interview with Mets Double-A pitching prospect Brandon Sproat, who is quickly rising the ranks of the team’s farm system. The 2023 second-round pick talks about his beginnings in baseball, his path from Florida to professional baseball, getting drafted three different times including twice by the Mets, his development so far in the system, his place in national prospect rankings, and his goals for the rest of the 2024 season. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo preview the MLB Draft with Jim Callis from MLB.com and also recap an up and down week for the Mets. Leading off, senior writer for MLB Pipeline and MLB.com Jim Callis stops by the show to reveal the top targets in next week’s MLB Draft for the Mets and other big league teams. The guys also talk sleeper picks and the overall state of the Mets farm system. Later, Connor and Joe look back at the games against the Nationals and the Pirates, then go Down on the Farm to recap Joe’s trip to see Double-A Binghamton where he got to chat with top prospects Brandon Sproat and Ryan Clifford. Finally, things wrap up with more Scoreboard predictions, and Mailbag questions answered about finding bullpen help externally and also within the organization. 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 Jim Callis joins the show

01:20 Evaluating the 2024 draft class overall

03:15 Odds for the number 1 pick

08:00 Names to know for the Mets pick at number 19

15:10 David Stearns and Kris Gross influence on Mets draft strategy

19:25 Personal favorite players in the draft

21:10 The overall state of the Mets farm system

23:35 Brandon Sproat and Christian Scott

25:20 The evolution of the MLB Draft as an event

34:50 The Week That Was…wins, losses, bullpen problems and solutions?

41:24 The Christian Scott situation

47:15 Down on the Fam/Mailbag – Joe’s visits with Brandon Sproat and Ryan Clifford

54:35 The Scoreboard – recapping last week

56:25 The Scoreboard – next bets

01:00:40 Mailbag – Relief help external?

01:04:30 Mailbag – Relief help internal?

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