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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are back from Port St. Lucie for the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as they welcome Mets pitching prospect Mike Vasil and Mets Director of Player Development Andrew Christie to the show, and also cover all the latest news out spring training. First up, Connor and Joe talk to Vasil about his development, being close to the big leagues, and adjustments he’s making on the way to the majors. Later, Andrew Christie discusses the organization’s methods and goals for developing players, the high character of the prospects acquired at the 2023 trade deadline, and some names to know of future players coming up through the system. Finally, the guys chat about spring training hot topics such as the health of Jeff McNeil, the state of the starting rotation, and the performances of Brett Baty and Mark Vientos so far, then wrap the show with a Mailbag question about a new idea for where Brandon Nimmo should hit in the batting order. 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 Putting a bow on The Mets Pod visiting Mets spring training
03:35 Mets pitching prospect Mike Vasil joins the show
04:00 Focus on 2024 possibilities
04:35 Being one-step away from the big leagues
05:20 Relationship with Christian Scott and Dom Hamel
06:30 Adjustments through the different levels
08:40 Major changes made from college to pro ball
10:15 Talking about the pitching lab
12:10 The “Robot Umps” in Triple-A
14:20 Breaking down Mike Vasil’s past, present, and future
16:20 Talking Christian Scott
18:10 Mets Director of Player Development Andrew Christie joins the show
18:25 Changes in the organization over the years in player development
19:20 Balancing organizational philosophy with individual player goals
20:40 What makes Jett Williams stand out?
21:40 Under the radar prospects to keep an eye on now
25:10 The prospects acquired at the 2023 MLB Trade Deadline
27:15 Big picture player development goals for 2024
30:00 Major changes for Sean Manaea
31:35 Big prospects in big league camp
33:00 The health of Jeff McNeil
34:10 Luis Severino and the starters so far
35:40 Brett Baty and Mark Vientos
37:00 Mailbag – Where to bat Brandon Nimmo?
42:00 Lucas Giolito and pitching health risk
45:50 Closing Thoughts
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341 episodes
Manage episode 404893859 series 22975
Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are back from Port St. Lucie for the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as they welcome Mets pitching prospect Mike Vasil and Mets Director of Player Development Andrew Christie to the show, and also cover all the latest news out spring training. First up, Connor and Joe talk to Vasil about his development, being close to the big leagues, and adjustments he’s making on the way to the majors. Later, Andrew Christie discusses the organization’s methods and goals for developing players, the high character of the prospects acquired at the 2023 trade deadline, and some names to know of future players coming up through the system. Finally, the guys chat about spring training hot topics such as the health of Jeff McNeil, the state of the starting rotation, and the performances of Brett Baty and Mark Vientos so far, then wrap the show with a Mailbag question about a new idea for where Brandon Nimmo should hit in the batting order. 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 Putting a bow on The Mets Pod visiting Mets spring training
03:35 Mets pitching prospect Mike Vasil joins the show
04:00 Focus on 2024 possibilities
04:35 Being one-step away from the big leagues
05:20 Relationship with Christian Scott and Dom Hamel
06:30 Adjustments through the different levels
08:40 Major changes made from college to pro ball
10:15 Talking about the pitching lab
12:10 The “Robot Umps” in Triple-A
14:20 Breaking down Mike Vasil’s past, present, and future
16:20 Talking Christian Scott
18:10 Mets Director of Player Development Andrew Christie joins the show
18:25 Changes in the organization over the years in player development
19:20 Balancing organizational philosophy with individual player goals
20:40 What makes Jett Williams stand out?
21:40 Under the radar prospects to keep an eye on now
25:10 The prospects acquired at the 2023 MLB Trade Deadline
27:15 Big picture player development goals for 2024
30:00 Major changes for Sean Manaea
31:35 Big prospects in big league camp
33:00 The health of Jeff McNeil
34:10 Luis Severino and the starters so far
35:40 Brett Baty and Mark Vientos
37:00 Mailbag – Where to bat Brandon Nimmo?
42:00 Lucas Giolito and pitching health risk
45:50 Closing Thoughts
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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