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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are still checking on Pete Alonso, and checking the checklist for the remainder of the offseason. Connor and Joe talk about the Mets and Alonso potentially coming together on a three-year deal, then turn the page on Roki Sasaki while looking ahead to the signing of high-ranking international prospect Elian Pena. Later, the guys look at adding to the bullpen, adding one more hitter, and answer Mailbag questions about re-adding Nate Lavender one day, plus looking at trades for more starting pitching. 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!01:50 Why are we still waiting for Pete Alonso?07:30 What’s the middle point between the Mets and Pete?14:30 Mailbag: Why five years isn’t in the cards for Alonso19:45 Goodbye Roki Sasaki, hello Elian Pena26:55 Filling out the bullpen31:30 Finding one more bat34:20 You play GM!Here’s two scenarios, choose!40:40 Down on the Farm Mailbag: Nate Lavender return?42:40 Mailbag: Questions about contract values50:25 Mailbag: Prospects for more starting pitching?

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are waiting to stop waiting for Pete Alonso and looking at bullpen opportunities for the Mets.  Connor and Joe try to sort out where things will go with Pete and his free agency, while also exploring high end options to add to the Mets relief crew, including the possibility of Tanner Scott. Later, the guys explain the rules regarding signing Roki Sasaki, go Down on the Farm to discuss 2025 expectations for power-hitting prospect Ryan Clifford, and answer Mailbag questions about potential trades and the idea of resurrecting Noah Syndergaard. 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 Vote for The Mets Pod for Best Baseball Podcast!04:05 What’s the deal with Pete Alonso?17:00 Mailbag: A proposal for Pete Alonso21:15 Building a bullpen, Tanner Scott?26:35 Mailbag: Roki Sasaki questions30:55 Down on the Farm Mailbag: Ryan Clifford34:45 Mailbag – Will David Stearns make a trade?38:10 Mailbag – How about a tryout for Noah Syndergaard42:40 Closing Thoughts 

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are ringing in 2025 by checking in on where things stand for the Mets as the ball falls on 2024. First up, the guys go long on the latest news and non-news surrounding Pete Alonso, deliver an update on the pursuit of Japanese star pitcher Roki Sasaki, and go Down on the Farm to discuss the Mets prospects best positioned to make an impact on the big league team this season.  Later, Connor and Joe reveal their New Year’s Resolutions for themselves and the Mets, and answer Mailbag questions about Pablo Lopez, a 6-man starting rotation, offensive options beyond Pete Alonso and Alex Bregman, 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!00:50 Vote for The Mets Pod for Best Baseball Podcast!01:45 What’s going on with Pete Alonso?14:50 The latest update on Roki Sasaki21:35 Down on the Farm: Prospects who can impact 202530:10 The Mets Pod New Year’s Resolutions36:45 Mailbag – Make a move for Pablo Lopez?39:55 Mailbag – Roster ramifications of a 6-man rotation40:55 Mailbag – Bats beyond Alonso and Bregman?43:40 Mailbag – Thoughts on criticism of the Juan Soto signing?

On an emergency episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, the Mets are running it back with Sean Manaea, so Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are running back from their vacation to talk about the deal and what comes next! The guys react to and break down the 3-year, $75 million deal with the popular left-handed hurler, and examine any more possible moves that might come for the starting rotation.  Connor and Joe then shift to the next obvious question, are we heading towards a reunion for the Mets and 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!00:45 The Mets are running it back with Sean Manaea05:10 Is the starting rotation set?08:50 Pete Alonso and the moving market at 1B15:35 Vote for The Mets Pod for Best Baseball Podcast!16:25 Is Jose Iglesias coming back?