Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo look back on another tough week, but look ahead to the debut of top prospect A.J. Ewing on the latest episode of The Mets Pod. After another underwhelming stretch of play for the Mets, the guys discuss the call up of Ewing, the team's continued offensive struggles, and what to make of Francisco Alvarez. Later, Connor and Joe go Down on the Farm to check in on power-hitting prospect Ryan Clifford, and answer Mailbag questions about trade ideas, going back in time to the beginning of the offseason, hitting philosophy, and the overall direction of the Mets franchise. 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!

02:35 Mets offense is bad and brutal

04:45 A.J. Ewing gets called up, can he help?

12:00 The Mets Pod hat winners are announced!

12:45 What to make of Francisco Alvarez

18:00 Down on the Farm: Checking in on Ryan Clifford

24:45 The Scoreboard: recapping last week's predictions

25:45 The Scoreboard: making next week's bets

34:15 Mailbag – How about these trade ideas?

38:15 Mailbag – What would you tell Stearns?

43:25 Mailbag - Hitting philosophy and messaging?

49:35 Mailbag - To re-build or not to re-build?

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo recap a somewhat good, maybe not bad week on the latest episode of The Mets Pod. The guys discuss a Mets team that won some games, the shaky status of manager Carlos Mendoza, some offensive production, the ups and downs of Mark Vientos, Francisco Alvarez, Brett Baty, and Carson Benge, plus the ace-like work provided by Clay Holmes. Connor and Joe then cover the developing Christian Scott story, the non-development of hitting in the minor leagues the last few years, and answer Mailbag questions about the bullpen, Sean Manaea, and top prospect A.J. Ewing. 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 The week that was...a little better

02:50 Carlos Mendoza still manager, David Stearns drops "vote of confidence"

09:15 The offense shows slight signs of life

10:05 The ups and downs of Mark Vientos, is what he is? Alvarez? Baty?

19:25 Let's talk about Carson Benge

22:55 Clay Holmes has been awesome

26:30 Up From/Back Down/Up Again From the Farm: Christian Scott

35:35 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Hitting non-development?

44:55 The Scoreboard: recapping last week's predictions

46:00 The Scoreboard: making next week's bets

52:30 Mailbag – Starling Marte Scoreboard tiebreaker idea?

55:35 Mailbag – Will Lambert and Ross get called up soon?

58:40 Mailbag - Why no surgery for Sean Manaea?

01:03:20 Mailbag - when will A.J. Ewing get called up, and what to do with Luis Robert Jr.

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo diagnose more losing baseball on the latest episode of The Mets Pod. The guys go long on all of the Mets' problems, from the front office, through the coaching staff, to the entire roster. Who is to blame, why is it happening, what can be done, and will changes soon be made? Connor and Joe also go Down on the Farm to check in on the literal ups and downs of Christian Scott, and the recent promotion of top prospect A.J. Ewing to Triple-A Syracuse. The show wraps up with a Mailbag to answer questions about lack of hitting development, signing veterans to short-term deals, and a fun but also sad scenario for first base. 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 week that was...terrible just like last week

05:25 The offense is so bad

09:45 The blame and the future: Carlos Mendoza

18:10 Up From/Back Down on the Farm: Christian Scott

19:50 Down on the Farm: A.J. Ewing promoted to Triple-A Syracuse

25:15 The Scoreboard: recapping last week's predictions

26:40 The Scoreboard: making next week's bets

34:15 The Mets Pod hat sweepstakes is back!

35:00 Mailbag – Lack of hitting development

41:25 Mailbag – Triple Play: Questions about bringing in short-termers

50:00 Mailbag - Polanco for Alonso, who says no?!

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