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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 Clifford00:15 Earliest baseball memory and favorite team growing up00:30 Going pro versus going to Vanderbilt01:00 Heading into the MLB Draft02:00 Getting drafted by Houston02:30 The trade to the Mets in the Justin Verlander deal03:35 Transition to Mets player development system04:10 Experience with Brooklyn Cyclones05:15 Adjusting to Double-A 05:55 4 hits during a game on Jul

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 show01:15 The Week That Was…the Marlins are annoying!03:20 Kodai Senga status report05:30 Let’s get to the MLB tra

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 App

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.

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 show00:55 Jim Callis joins the show01:20 Ev

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo talk Mets big hits on the field, both of the baseball and the music variety, plus Vito Calise and Jonathan Baron from the Meet at the Apple podcast stop by the show. First up, Connor and Joe recap a crazy week that featured a Subway Series sweep of the Yankees, Jose Iglesias performing OMG at Citi Field, the Mets offense rolling, and a bunch of bullpen misadventures against the Astros and Nationals. The guys also look at the return of Christian Scott to the rotation, go Down on the Farm to look for reliever options, and break out the Mailbag to answer questions about prospect rankings, the trade value of Brett Baty, and MLB trade deadline scenarios. Vito Calise and Jonathan Baron from the Meet at the Apple podcast also join the show for a chat about Mets podcasting, the full stories behind Grimace and the Jose Iglesias OMG performance, and the exciting scene that Citi Field has become on game day. Be sure to su

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are live outside Citi Field before the Mets and Yankees square off in the Subway Series. Connor and Joe shout to the Mets masses about the sticky suspension for Edwin Diaz, the Mets turning their season around, the crucial stretch of games ahead, and the debate about who should represent the Mets at the 2024 MLB All-Star Game. The guys also go Down on the Farm to discuss the red hot Luisangel Acuna and break down Joe’s new Top 30 Prospects list. And of course, the show takes questions from social media and from the audience about Mets topics ranging all the way from prospects to the bullpen to wrestling and so much more! Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.0:00 Welcome to the show0:52 Edwin Diaz's sticky situation5:42 Mailbag: Mets record after Diaz suspension6:38 Bats come alive in June7:57 Buy or sell at the deadline?9:20 Francisco Alvarez's impac

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are here for Mets hits, wins, wild cards races, and giving credit to Grimace because, why not? The guys look back at a winning week for the Mets and the reasons behind it including J.D. Martinez, Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, a stabilized catching duo, solid pitching, and maybe some magic from a certain McDonald’s character. Connor and Joe also break down the wild card race in the NL, Lindor haters, progress for Mark Vientos, Jeff McNeil’s playing time, and then go Down of the Farm for a check in on prospect Nick Morabito. Finally, the guys wrap things up with more Scoreboard predictions, and a dive into the Mailbag to answer questions about trades vs qualifying offers for Pete Alonso and Luis Severino, the status of prospects Ryan Clifford and Drew Gilbert, and reasons to really believe in the Mets. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo welcome Mets two-way prospect Nolan McLean (aka Cowboy Ohtani) to the show to talk about moving towards the majors as both a pitcher and a hitter. Connor and Joe talk to McLean about the nickname they gave him, what is was like being drafted, the challenges of being a two-way player, his development so far at Double-A Binghamton, and a scouting report on his former Oklahoma State teammate Carson Benge, a potential 2024 Mets draft target. Later, the show looks back at London, an overall solid week that was for the Mets, plus the urgency to turn things around before the season becomes a sell-off. Connor and Joe also examine the situation at catcher with Francisco Alvarez coming back, the forthcoming return of Edwin Diaz, and recent moves made by David Stearns and Carlos Mendoza that may be on the margins, but are clearly sending messages for the future of the organization. Finally, the guys wrap things up with mo

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo take stock of the Mets offense, bullpen, and the fate of the season. The guys recap a week where the offense got better, the bullpen got worse, and the Mets continued to barely tread water. Connor and Joe discuss the underperformance of veterans, how the Mets need a strong June to convince the front office not to sell everything in July, the woes of the bullpen, a huge opportunity for Mark Vientos moving forward, and the hopes tied to the return of Francisco Alvarez. The show then does a Mailbag version of Down on the Farm, with questions answered about Mets minor league affiliates in cold-weather locations, pitching prospects Mike Vasil and Dom Hamel, plus lesser-known names Stanley Consuegra and Jack Wenninger. Later, Connor and Joe do another round of bets on The Scoreboard before opening a regular Mailbag to tackle questions about unlucky hitters and what a post trade deadline Mets lineup could look like. B

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo try to sort through the struggles of the Mets, while looking at some positive developments in the farm system. Connor and Joe recap a tough week that was while Connor was away, including issues on offense and on the mound. The guys also discuss the latest setbacks surrounding Kodai Senga, the development of young starter Christian Scott, the rehab progress of Francisco Alvarez, and go down on the farm for updates on prospects Luisangel Acuna and Brandon Sproat. Later, the show brings back The Scoreboard and opens the Mailbag to tackle questions about Edwin Diaz and the potential of the organization opening a hitting lab to work alongside the pitching lab that recently opened in Port St. Lucie. 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 show01:00 Connor is back, how was his wedding?03:00 The week that was…that Connor missed

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Joe DeMayo and guest co-host Danny Abriano break down the downturns for the Mets, as the team looks to break out of slumps and struggles. Joe and Danny do deep dives into what’s going on with Francisco Lindor, Edwin Diaz, and the third base platoon of Brett Baty and Mark Vientos. Later, the guys bust the Mailbag wide open to answer questions about the high number of walks dished out by the pitching staff, whether or not Jeff McNeil has any trade value, offseason free agent targets to improve the offense, and also both sides of the MLB Trade Deadline - including what the Mets could do as either sellers or buyers this season. Finally, the show goes Down on the Farm to cover the recent promotions of prospects Blade Tidwell and Nolan McLean, and the overall aggressiveness of the organization towards minor league promotions so far in 2024. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo welcome a very special guest to The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns stops by the show! Connor and Joe talk to Stearns about learning the organization, his relationship and process with skipper Carlos Mendoza, managing the overall roster, the hires of Kris Gross and Andy Green in scouting and player development, and the possibilities of a 6-man starting rotation for the Mets in 2024 and potentially across MLB in the future. The guys also ask Stearns about his bullpen construction strategy, being back in NY where he grew up, what it was like interning for the Mets after college, his thoughts on developing young players, and his Mets Pod Mount Rushmore of the four best Mets games he ever attended as a fan. Later, the show goes Down on the Farm to discuss the promotions of prospects Ryan Clifford and Brandon Sproat, recaps the Mets vs Braves series, and opens the Mailbag to answer questions about future Mets pitching sta

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop an all-new episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets continue to win some, lose some, and shake up the pitching staff. Connor and Joe wrap up an uneven road trip, examine the moves made by manager Carlos Mendoza, break down the debut of Christian Scott, and do a deep dive on the season so far for Pete Alonso. Later, the guys go Down on the Farm for a status report on pitching prospect Blade Tidwell, set up a Braves series-themed round of The Scoreboard, and answer Mailbag questions about the next Mets prospect to make an impact for the big league club, how to handle the return of Tylor Megill, and thoughts about Pete Alonso’s upcoming free agency. 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 show01:15 The week that was, Mets up, down, and still the same?04:15 A lot of stolen bases08:20 Jorge Lopez09:10 The moves of Carlos Mendoza15:00 Up from the Farm: Christian

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop an all-new episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets continue to play .500 baseball. Connor and Joe recap another week that was for the Mets on the field, and react to Joey Wendle's shoddy defense in their loss to the Cubs. The guys also discuss the debut of J.D. Martinez, Mark Vientos finally getting a chance to contribute, and Carlos Mendoza's early approval rating. Later, they go Down on the Farm to react to the success of pitcher Jonah Tong, and look at a poor performance on The Scoreboard. The show then wraps up with a Mailbag question about the state of the catcher position and why Edwin Diaz keeps getting brought in in non-save situations. 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 show01:20 Joe on .500 baseball team/preseason expectations03:49 Mets Cubs reaction05:35 Adrian Houser//Christian Scott08:55 Mailbag: Does DJ Stewart stay with J.D. Martinez no

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop an all-new episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets look for wins out west and for depth at home in the face of injuries to Francisco Alvarez and Brooks Raley. Connor and Joe recap another solid week that was for the Mets on the field, and dig into how the team will fill in for Alvarez and Raley moving forward. The guys also discuss the need for innings from the starting rotation, the potential for calling up pitching prospect Christian Scott, and the state of the Mets lineup and defense. Later, they also review the Mets City Connect Uniforms, go Down on the Farm to check in on Kevin Parada and Nolan McClean, and pile up points on The Scoreboard. The show then wraps up with a Mailbag question about the roster move needed to make room for J.D. Martinez. 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 show01:15 The week that was, wins and injuries08:00 As the rotatio

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo deliver an all-new episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets delivered some wins and good vibes as they get back on their feet after a rough start to the season. Connor and Joe recap a good week that was that featured exciting offense, solid pitching, and a renewed energy from the Mets. The guys also discuss impressive early leadership from rookie skipper Carlos Mendoza, the standing ovations at Citi Field for Francisco Lindor, the emergence of Jose Butto, and the quality work by the bullpen. Later, the show goes Down on the Farm for a look at Brooklyn Cyclones pitcher and slugger Nolan McLean, the two-way Mets prospect who is already living up to The Mets Pod-created moniker “Cowboy Ohtani.” Then, Connor and Joe talk about their high-scoring Scoreboard predictions before opening the Mailbag to answer questions about Christian Scott’s innings plan for 2024, the future for Mark Vientos, the makeup of the starting rotation if everyone gets healthy, and mor

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are back with an all-new episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets are back and the 2024 season is back on! Connor and Joe recap a better week that was with some wins, drama, and improving play. The guys comb through the starting rotation, break down the lineup including the production levels from Francisco Lindor, Brandon Nimmo, Brett Baty, and more, plus deliver an examination of the “options” in the bullpen and the pitcher injuries spreading through MLB. Later, Connor and Joe take a trip Down on the Farm to discuss Brooklyn Cyclones pitcher Calvin Ziegler, do another round of Scoreboard predictions, and bust open the Mailbag to answer questions about Francisco Lindor batting exclusively right-handed and the sneak preview of the Mets City Connect Jerseys. 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 show01:45 Joe is back from Wrestlemania, the Mets are back from the

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop an all-new episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets drop a few games to start the season. Connor and Joe look at the very few ups and the many downs across the first batch of games for the Mets, including the initial turn through the starting rotation, the struggles of the offense, and the deficiencies on defense. Later, the guys go Down on the Farm for an early report on Mark Vientos, Drew Gilbert, Luisangel Acuna, and the Triple-A Syracuse Mets, launch another edition of The Scoreboard so Connor and Joe can compete all season long with weekly predictions, and dump out the Mailbag for questions answered about the Mets’ early losses, Jett Williams, and other trade and prospect chatter. 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 show01:15 Season start is less than ideal!05:00 The starting rotation, struggles minus Manaea10:25 The offense, the sticks are in the

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop a jam-packed 2024 season preview episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as special guest Daniel Murphy stops by the show! The guys chat with the 2015 NLCS MVP about how this year’s team compares to the surprising Mets squad that went to the World Series in ’15, what he thinks J.D. Martinez will bring to the ballclub, his thoughts on the younger players on the team, what he saw in new manager Carlos Mendoza during spring training, what it was like working in the SNY broadcast booth, and so much more. Later, Connor and Joe take the temperature of the starting rotation, bullpen, lineup, and defense of the Mets heading into the regular season, and then drop their 2024 season predictions that will prove to be right on or way off, but always fun! Finally, the show dives deep into the Mailbag to take on questions about the organization’s farm system, the workload ahead for Francisco Alvarez, the Mets’ playoff chances, and some very early trade deadline speculation.