Mets continue to chase Juan Soto, add Jose Siri, ponder Pete Alonso and the pitching market

The Mets Pod

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo check in on the Juan Soto chase, and answer more questions about the Mets’ offseason. Connor and Joe lead things off with the Soto sweeps and what numbers they think will be involved in initial offers for the superstar, then pivot to pitching by examining how the contract Yusei Kikuchi signed with the Angels could set the market for starting pitchers including Sean Manaea and Luis Severino. The guys also cover the addition of Jose Siri to the Mets outfield, and then dive deep into the Mailbag to answer questions about Pete Alonso, Juan Soto money options, offense from catchers, expectations for Ronny Mauricio, and which homegrown Mets may make the starting lineup 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!

01:45 Juan Soto sweeps continues, what numbers will be in the initial offers?

12:15 Yusei Kikuchi’s contract and setting the starting pitching market

17:55 Mets add Jose Siri to the outfield

24:10 Mailbag: Possible contract numbers for Pete Alonso

31:00 Mailbag: Pete Alonso vs Vladimir Guerrero Jr

35:00 Mailbag: Could “Soto Money” be better spent elsewhere?

41:30 Mailbag: Catchers hitting skills

44:50 Mailbag: Ronny Mauricio expectations

47:50 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Which homegrown players will compete for starting spots in 2025?