On a live episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are talking on Day 3 of the 2024 MLB Winter Meetings about the official announcement of the Juan Soto signing and everything that will come next for the Mets. SNY Mets Reporter Steve Gelbs joins the show from the meetings in Dallas to deliver insight on the Juan Soto deal, plus thoughts on starting pitching targets, where things stand with Pete Alonso, the chemistry in the Mets clubhouse, and the role that ownership has played in recruiting players to the organization. Later, Connor and Joe go Down on the Farm to examine the level of prospects needed to make a deal for a pitcher like Garrett Crochet, react to comments about the Mets’ spending strategy from agent Scott Boras, and answer live Mailbag questions about Wilmer Flores, bullpen options, the Rule 5 Draft, and free agent ideas for DH in 2025. 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, welcome to SNY’S Steve Gelbs from the Winter Meetings

01:00 More thoughts on Juan Soto choosing the Mets

03:05 How many more starters do the Mets need?

05:35 Where do things stand with Pete Alonso?

09:15 Balancing baseball business with clubhouse chemistry

12:15 Alex and Steve Cohen helping recruiting

15:00 Why weren’t the winter meetings busier?

17:10 Goodbye to Steve, more follow up on Pete Alonso

20:05 Down on the Farm: Prospects needed for Garrett Crochet

24:40 Vote for The Mets Pod for a Sports Podcast Award!

25:25 Scott Boras speaks about the Mets and money

28:15 Mailbag – Bring back Wilmer Flores?

30:15 Mailbag – High leverage bullpen arms

33:40 Mailbag – Rule 5 Draft, losing Mike Vasil and Nate Lavender

36:45 Mailbag – DH free agent options?

40:45 Juan Soto introductory news conference Thursday 12/12 on SNY!

41:50 Closing Thoughts