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• Dylan Cease, Framber Valdez, Ranger Suarez, and the search for starting pitching in free agency

  On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo talk old and new coaches, plus the Mets forever search for starting pitching. The guys cover the likely departure of first base coach Antoan Richardson, the addition of hitting coach Troy Snitker, and also take a quick look back at the chase and non-addition of Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Connor and Joe then dive into the free agent market for starting pitchers, considering such options as Dylan Cease, Framber Valdez, Ranger Suarez and more. The show then goes Down on the Farm for a report on reliever Dylan Ross, and answers Mailbag questions about Brandon Sproat, first base trade options if needed, targeting Twins hurler Pablo Lopez as a trade possibility, and a new contract for Edwin Diaz. 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 First base coach Antoan Richardson and Mets don’t come to deal05:50 Troy Snitker hired as new hitting coach09:40 Looking back at the chase for Yoshinobu Yamamoto17:00 Diving into the free agent market for starting pitchers17:40 Dylan Cease22:00 Framber Valdez25:25 Ranger Suarez28:25 Other options33:25 Down on the Farm presented by Binghamton University: Dylan Ross36:00 Mailbag: What are the main skills of Brandon Sproat?38:35 Mailbag: 1B trade options if Pete Alonso leaves42:30 Mailbag: Pablo Lopez as a trade option?45:30 Mailbag: How many years is too many years for Edwin Diaz? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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• Making mock Mets trades for Tarik Skubal, Paul Skenes, Freddy Peralta, and other pitchers

  On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo turn their offseason focus towards the Mets starting rotation. The guys start off the show with their thoughts on the reports that Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal could hit the trade market this offseason, and talk about the Mets new bench coach and Director of Major League Hitting. Connor and Joe then take on a “Mailbag Challenge” and negotiate Mets mock trades for Skubal, Paul Skenes, Freddy Peralta, Joe Ryan, and Sandy Alcantara. The show also goes Down on the Farm to check in on Nick Morabito and Chris Suero at the Arizona Fall League, and answers a Mailbag question about the possibility of the Mets pursuing free agent Cody Bellinger. 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 Will Tarik Skubal be available in a trade this offseason?11:50 The Mets make some coaching calls15:25 Mailbag Trade Challenge: Connor and Joe play GM16:00 Make the trade: Tarik Skubal24:10 Make the trade: Paul Skenes27:15 Make the trade: Joe Ryan28:55 Make the trade: Freddy Peralta32:20 Make the trade: Sandy Alcantara35:10 Down on the Farm: Nick Morabito and Chris Suero in the Arizona Fall League38:00 Mailbag – a new idea for The Scoreboard40:15 Mailbag – Mets and Cody Bellinger a match? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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• The ‘how many years’ debate for Pete Alonso leads off, plus Mets lessons learned in 2025

  On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo look at the road ahead for Pete Alonso and the Mets offseason.  Connor and Joe discuss the money and years necessary for the Mets to bring back both Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz, and they also talk about what the Mets can learn from the playoff exits of the Reds, Phillies, and Dodgers.  Later, the guys recap their Mets 2025 preseason predictions (yikes), and dig back into the Mailbag to answer questions about prospects who could make the major leagues in 2026, the future for Brett Baty, the thought of Houston’s Hunter Brown as a possible trade target, and ideas for improving center field. 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!01:55 Would the Mets have done better than the Reds against LA, or nah?03:00 Yankees and Philles are done, and lessons learned for the Mets09:40 Mailbag: Bring back Pete Alonso, Edwin Diaz, and the 7-year contract story18:45 Recapping our 2025 Mets Season Predictions (it gets messy)31:20 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Prospects making the show in 2026?34:40 Mailbag – is Brett Baty the everyday 3B?38:35 Mailbag – Hunter Brown, trade target?44:00 Mailbag – Ideas to solve CF Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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• Answering all your New York Mets offseason questions with a Mega-Mailbag episode

  On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo officially kick off their coverage of the Mets offseason by turning the show over to the fans and opening up a Mega-Mailbag! The guys take on questions about coaching staff changes, free agent targets, trade possibilities, the future of Pete Alonso (again), Edwin Diaz’ opt out options, dealing away prospects, position changes, the Japanese market, 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, opening up the Mega-Mailbag01:45 Coaching changes and ideas to replace the ones who are gone08:10 Free agent targets10:50 Edwin Diaz future11:55 Pete Alonso future17:35 Freddy Peralta and other pitching trade options25:05 Should the Mets trade Jonah Tong?28:00 An urgent Stearns move?29:05 How does the looming labor situation affect this offseason?32:40 The future of first base five pack of questions39:20 The Japanese market44:40 Christian Scott’s role in 2026?47:15 What to do at catcher?48:30 Ranking trade odds52:45 Down on the Farm: Calvin Ziegler and Matt Allan Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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• A final wrap on the failure of the 2025 New York Mets

  On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo tie a bow on the 2025 season for the Mets, a season that ended in complete disappointment and failure. Connor and Joe recap all that went wrong that brought the Mets nowhere near their expectations, and sort the blame between president of baseball ops David Stearns, manager Carlos Mendoza, the coaching staff, and the players. The guys also look ahead to what needs to be fixed, plus ideas for how to do it, and react to comments Stearns made during his end-of-season news conference. As always, the show dives into the Mailbag to also give voice to the frustrated fans, who have their own questions about the way the Mets went down. 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 show00:50 Say goodbye to the 2025 Mets02:20 Joe and Connor each get a one-minute rant06:00 What went wrong08:55 Carlos Mendoza10:00 David Stearns, the starting pitching, other problems, what’s next18:55 Reacting to David Stearns quotes – expectations, run prevention, being proactive, Pete Alonso36:00 Down on the Farm: Binghamton wins a chip, success in the system overall37:30 The Scoreboard: Recapping last week, the season, crowning a champion42:45 Mailbag: Short 2026 leash on Carlos Mendoza?50:25 Mailbag: Philosophy change on starting pitching acquisition?56:15 Mailbag: What one thing would you have changed? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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