On the latest episode of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are in full spring training and news reaction mode. First up, the guys break down the bombs dropped by Mets president of baseball ops David Stearns - Francisco Lindor's injury and Juan Soto's position change. Then, the guys give out their "Early Spring Training" awards, go Down on the Farm to find a non-roster invitee to big league camp who will have an impact, and answer Mailbag questions about possibly signing Griffin Canning, who would manage their all-time Mets team, and what the Mets future holds for Ronny Mauricio. 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 David Stearns speaks in spring, drops bombs

02:00 Francisco Lindor injury

08:00 Juan Soto moves to LF

13:05 Who is MJ Melendez?

17:20 TMP Early Spring Training Awards!

17:35 Best shape of his live award

21:15 Prospect who will get everyone hyped award

24:25 Spring Training "Vibe Guy" award

27:45 Comeback guy award

33:35 Best arrival video award

37:40 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Impact non-roster invitee

39:35 Mailbag: Could Mets sign Griffin Canning?

43:05 Mailbag: Who manages the TMP Mets all-time team?

45:45 Mailbag: What's the role for Ronny Mauricio?

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are excited to see Mets baseball activities starting in the Florida sun. Connor and Joe recap some of the early work by Freddy Peralta, Nolan McLean, Jonah Tong and others in Port St. Lucie, discuss the World Baseball Classic, do a deep dive on the return of Christian Scott, and chat about roles for and the trade values of Brett Baty and Mark Vientos. The guys also accept friendly feedback on their Mets all-time team selections from the previous pod, hat tip Carlos Beltran for his Mets hat in the Hall of Fame, go Down on the Farm to reveal some new names to know, and answer Mailbag questions about another outfielder and some fun promotion possibilities at Citi Field. Before the show wrapped, word came down about the Tigers signing Framber Valdez, so Connor and Joe reacted to the news and looked at the present and future state of MLB free agency overall. 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 Early spring training sights and sounds

02:20 World Baseball Classic - ins and outs

05:15 Christian Scott returns

09:50 Brett Baty and Mark Vientos - rolls and trade values

17:55 TMP Mets all-time team: friendly feedback!

30:25 Carlos Beltran wearing Mets cap in HOF, will 15 be retired now?

33:00 Down on the Farm: Two new names to know

38:15 Mailbag: Mets need another outfielder, could it be Starling Marte?

41:25 Mailbag: Pick a Citi Field Promotion!

43:30 Framber Valdez to Tigers, and the future of MLB free agency

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are hitting the home stretch of the offseason as spring training is in the air. First up, the guys react to the Freddy Peralta introductory news conference and continue the contract extension chatter, share their thoughts on the clubhouse vibes after manager Carlos Mendoza made comments about last season, and look at what may come from the signing of reliever Craig Kimbrel. Later, the guys go Down on the Farm to tell the story of this week's social media sensation Jefry Yan, and answer Mailbag questions about a world where the Mets brought back Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz, the idea of Brett Baty playing first base, and who they would chose to fill out their all-time Mets lineup. 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 Getting ready for the season, the 2026 Mets mood

03:30 Freddy Peralta meets the media, more extension talk

09:30 Carlos Mendoza on the 2025 Mets clubhouse

14:50 Mets taking a shot on Craig Kimbrel

22:00 What's left to do before spring training?

28:15 Down on the Farm: Who is Jefry Yan?

31:45 Mailbag: Could all this have happened with Pete and Edwin?

41:55 Mailbag: Brett Baty at first base, Jorge Polanco at DH?

45:30 Mailbag: Connor and Joe's all-time Mets lineup

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