That's So Mets Podcast

Connor and Joe announce to the That's So Mets family where their new podcasting home will be.

Joe and Connor break down the Mets latest splash in acquiring starting pitcher Chris Bassitt from Oakland. The guys also take a look at roles on the crowded roster, a potential impact on home games in NYC and the latest from Spring Training. They close out the show answering your questions and announce what the future holds for the podcast.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe and Connor break down a key issue in CBA negotiations: the luxury tax and how Steve Cohen is a major factor. The guys also go through the college arms and how it impacts the MLB Draft, what a late start to Spring Training looks like and thoughts on the Apple TV deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe and Connor break down the CBA talks falling apart between the MLB and Player's Association. What hurdles do both sides have? As always, the guys close out the show answering your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe and Connor break down how realistic signing Michael Conforto (or Kris Bryant) is after the lockout. The guys go through a listener mailbag discussing Francisco Alvarez, the big three in the Mets farm system, spending in baseball and the best pizza toppings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe and Connor break down the latest in talks between Major League Baseball and the players association. The guys also go through the latest David Stearns buzz, unpopular Mets opinions and a James McCann bounce back? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe and Connor bring their offseason plans to the table for the New York Mets. Which moves should the team make when the lockout concludes? The guys also dive into a mailbag including what a deGrom extension would look like, the hurdles that it could include, prospects that could make the big league club and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe and Connor break down the 5 Mets prospects appearing in Keith Law's top 100 list. The guys also wonder what kind of big splash the team is planning for post-lockout, best game show to appear on and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe and Connor break down the latest on the lockout as negotiations between the MLB and MLBPA takeoff. The guys go through an incredible mailbag on Citi Field traditions, pro baseball in Vegas, best and worst gym class sports and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe and Connor break down the big time international signings of Simon Juan and Willy Fañas. The guys also take a look at the top of next year's MLB Draft and go through a loaded mailbag! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Connor and Joe break down the Mets new coaching staff. This week's mailbag includes picking your Mets golf foursome, projecting stats for Pete, Marte, deGrom and much more.  Mets 2nd round pick Calvin Ziegler joins the show to discuss growing up in Canada, his love for New York City and how his favorite baseball player could be a teammate soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe and Connor react to Buck Showalter hiring Joey Cora as the Mets new third base coach. The guys answer a mega mailbag including how Citi Field might look in 2023, how the podcast startered, which trade additions would be their favorite and an absolutely insane idea to spice up the MLB playoff race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe and Connor discuss the pros and cons of trading Jeff McNeil, as well as what they could get in return for him. With Ben Zauzmer's promotion, the analytics movement within the Mets front office grows larger than ever. As always, the guys close out the show answering your questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Clem (@TheClemReport) from Barstool's We Gotta Believe Podcast joins the show! The guys recap Buck Showalter's introductory press conference, a wild Mets offseason, how much time to put into Christmas wrapping and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe and Connor discuss Buck Showalter as the lead candidate to be the Mets new manager. The guys also go through a mailbag that includes the team's immediate needs when the lockout ends, a connection to the '86 team and why Carlos Beltran was not a candidate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe and Connor go through the list of potential managers the Mets will interview. Who is the best fit from the group? The guys also break down Joe's top 20 prospects list, who should handle the DH role and an early look at the 2022 MLB draft class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe and Connor go through an incredible week of the Mets offseason. The guys break down the signings of Max Scherzer, Starling Marte, Mark Canha and Eduardo Escobar while also looking ahead to what's next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe and Connor break down the loss of Aaron Loup, a potential Javy Baez reunion on the horizon and what else Billy Eppler has his sights on before the MLB lockout starts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe and Connor discuss the Mets hiring Billy Eppler as their general manager. The guys also break down why the Mets let Noah Syndergaard walk, how they fill the rotation from here and a look into the lower tiers of the free agent market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe and Connor give their takeaways from Sandy Alderson's press conference as the Mets continue their search for a front office executive. The guys also break down Adam Cromie as a GM candidate, rumors around Kris Bryant to the Mets and qualifying offers for Michael Conforto and Noah Syndergaard. As always they close out the show answering your questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe and Connor discuss why moving on from Zack Scott makes sense. The guys also break down what happened with Brewers Matt Arnold and Raquel Ferreira being a candidate to run the team. This week's mailbag includes which team to root for if the Mets didn't exist, stadium stops and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe and Connor discuss Brewers' executive Matt Arnold as the leading candidate for the Mets President of Baseball Operations role. The guys also break down Jeremy Hefner returning as the pitching coach, the top three weaknesses of the roster and how to improve the rotation without running back the same group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Billy Beane and David Stearns out, Joe and Connor go through six other candidates for the Mets President of Baseball Operations role. This week's mailbag includes how to build the outfield, alternate jerseys, Chris Taylor in free agency, which top prospect might be traded and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe and Connor go through the Mets free agents and potential trade candidates in a 'stay or go' edition of the pod. How should they handle potential extensions for Marcus Stroman, Michael Conforto, Jonathan Villar and Javy Baez? Who should they let walk? Which one of Dom Smith, Jeff McNeil and JD Davis will bounce back? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe and Connor go through the three rumored candidates for the Mets President of Baseball Operations job. Which managerial candidates are connected to those three? This week's mailbag includes Khalil Lee's 2022 role, Starling Marte as a free agent signing, Marcus Stroman vs. the field of FA pitchers and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe and Connor each pick their three biggest takeaways from the Mets season. They also go through if the qualifying offer makes sense for Noah Syndergaard, what the 2022 rotation will look like, best breweries and Baez vs. Cespedes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe and Connor go through how realistic it is to land Billy Beane as the president of baseball operations. This week's mailbag includes what trade packages for Dom and JD could bring back, odds of Rojas returning, best (or least worst) fast food dessert and who to extend picking between Baez and Conforto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe and Connor recap the Subway Series and look ahead at a pivotal week for the Mets. The guys go through this week's mailbag addressing what changes make sense for Citi Field, biggest surprise of the season (Megill? Villar? Familia?) and managerial candidates if Rojas is let go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe and Connor break down the Mets chances in the final few weeks of the season. The guys also look at how the organization's top prospects are performing, power ranking french fries and what the future looks like for Jeff McNeil, JD Davis and Dom Smith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe and Connor give their thoughts on the thumbs down drama from the fans to Javy, Lindor and much more. The guys also look back at Johan Santana's career in honor of episode no. 57. After the regular show Tom Schieber from the baseball hall of fame drops by for an interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's crunch time for the Mets as the strength of their schedule lightens up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe and Connor discuss the Mets latest struggles with one of their longest mailbags yet. Who should they target as their president of baseball ops? How will the team handle the future of pending free agents Javy Baez and Michael Conforto? If the Mets miss the playoffs, what does the future hold for Sandy Alderson and Luis Rojas? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe and Connor take a look at the Mets recent stretch of poor play and how they can get back on track. The guys also do a minor league roundup of prospect performances, why the next 31 games present hope, Luis Rojas' future and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe and Connor recap a wild trade deadline. The guys explain why the Kumar Rocker situation is a bad process by the MLB, not necessarily the Mets. As always they close out the show answering your questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe and Connor go through potential deals for the Mets to make by 4pm on Friday. Javy Baez? Trevor Story? Jon Gray? Which top prospects, if any, should the team be willing to part with? The guys also breakdown the latest around Kumar Rocker and why the Mets need to get him signed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe and Connor go through countless trade deadline scenarios for the Mets including Trevor Story, Kris Bryant, Jose Berrios and much more. The guys also break down the lineup finally getting hot and how to handle Edwin Diaz's tough stretch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With 20 picks in the books, Joe and Connor break down the Mets draft. The guys also go through Pete keeping his home run derby crown, how quickly Kumar Rocker can progress through the system and how to make admission for 7 inning games fair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe and Connor give their takeaways from a promising Subway Series. With the MLB Draft on Sunday, the guys also go through the options with the 10th overall pick, the odds of Kumar Rocker falling, multiple trade deadline scenarios and how a Brandon Nimmo extension fits into the Mets long-term plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe and Connor are joined by MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis for an in-depth preview of this year's draft. The guys go through the top prospects, who the Mets are looking at with the 10th selection, the new MLB Combine and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff McNeil and Michael Conforto are back at the right time as the Mets offense is flat. Joe and Connor go through the most notable players to wear no. 47, preview some prospects for the MLB Draft and close out the show with a big mail bag.

The guys break down their weekend trip to Citi Field and the team's recent stretch of play to remain in first place. They answer a ton of your questions from the sticky stuff ban, what happens to Billy McKinney when the team gets healthy, which prospects are untouchable in a trade and a look at the new 'MLB Combine'.

The Mets star power is heating up at the right time as the team remains in first place. Joe and Connor also take a look at Baty, Alvarex and Mauricio tearing it up with Brooklyn, a huge issue with the next CBA, Guillorme, Almora and McNeil returning and much more.

The Replacement Mets are hot and the regulars are getting healthy. Jacob deGrom has elevated his game, changing the conversation from CY Young to MVP. As always, Joe and Connor close out the show answering your questions and a brief Mets history on the number 44 for episode 44.

The Mets replacements are starting to get injured, but the team still sits at the top of the division. What external options exist for the team to add? Which players are coming off the IL soon? The guys break everything down from the big league club, minors and close out the show answering your questions!

The Mets are dealing with an absurd amount of injuries, Joe and Connor go through how the team can hold the fort and stay in first place. The guys also give their three stars of the week and close out the show answering your questions!

The Mets are in first place and the guys explain why the team is still far off from the best version of themselves. Joe made his return to Citi Field on Mother's Day and breaks down the ballpark experience. The guys also go through the team's top prospects off to a hot start, Matt Allan's need for Tommy John surgery and much more!

Joe and Connor react to the Mets firing hitting coach Chili Davis. Was the move an overreaction? When will the offense truly get rolling? The guys also answer your questions including a potential Jordan Yamamoto debut, how to stack the rotation in June and which top minor leaguer has the quickest path to the majors.

Joe and Connor name their 3 stars of the week and talk about how unreal Jacob deGrom is. We also answer your questions about Lindor’s start, MLB Draft, minor league season and Connor determines what position players on the Mets would play if they were in the NFL Draft.

The Mets are 5-1 since Joe and Connor last recorded, mostly due to incredible efforts from the starting rotation. Who has been the most impressive? Does the future hold Conforto vs. Nimmo and Stroman vs. Syndergaard extension debates? The guys also take an early look at the draft strategy with the 10th overall selection.

Joe and Connor give their early thoughts on the Mets 2021 season...when they actually get to play baseball. The guys also go through the revamped minor league structure, a potential answer for the bullpen, early draft thoughts with pick ten and much more.

Joe and Connor recap Opening Day while also looking ahead for the Mets. Can the bullpen hold up without Seth Lugo? What is Dom's role? Did deGrom coming out with less than 80 pitches thrown have any impact on the outcome? As always, the guys answer your questions.