Dylan Cease, Framber Valdez, Ranger Suarez, and the search for starting pitching in free agency

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo talk old and new coaches, plus the Mets forever search for starting pitching. The guys cover the likely departure of first base coach Antoan Richardson, the addition of hitting coach Troy Snitker, and also take a quick look back at the chase and non-addition of Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Connor and Joe then dive into the free agent market for starting pitchers, considering such options as Dylan Cease, Framber Valdez, Ranger Suarez and more. The show then goes Down on the Farm for a report on reliever Dylan Ross, and answers Mailbag questions about Brandon Sproat, first base trade options if needed, targeting Twins hurler Pablo Lopez as a trade possibility, and a new contract for Edwin Diaz. 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! 01:10 First base coach Antoan Richardson and Mets don’t come to deal 05:50 Troy Snitker hired as new hitting coach 09:40 Looking back at the chase for Yoshinobu Yamamoto 17:00 Diving into the free agent market for starting pitchers 17:40 Dylan Cease 22:00 Framber Valdez 25:25 Ranger Suarez 28:25 Other options 33:25 Down on the Farm presented by Binghamton University: Dylan Ross 36:00 Mailbag: What are the main skills of Brandon Sproat? 38:35 Mailbag: 1B trade options if Pete Alonso leaves 42:30 Mailbag: Pablo Lopez as a trade option? 45:30 Mailbag: How many years is too many years for Edwin Diaz? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.