Introducing new Mets manager Carlos Mendoza, talking Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and what’s next

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are full speed into the offseason on the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets officially introduced new manager Carlos Mendoza at Citi Field. Connor and Joe react to all things Mendoza after the team’s new skipper met the media, and they also go long on comments from David Stearns and the relationship between Mendoza and the Mets POBO. Later, the guys dive head first into upcoming offseason business, including filling out the coaching staff, the free agency of Shohei Ohtani, and the Yoshinobu Yamamoto sweepstakes. The show then hits the Mailbag for a question that leads to answers about what goes down with the Rule 5 Draft. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Today's Show: 00:00 Welcome to the show 02:15 The Mets Pod will be at the Queens Baseball Convention on 12/2! 03:00 Mets introduce Carlos Mendoza as manager, TMP reacts 13:05 David Stearns comments, and his relationship with Mendoza 17:15 Jeremy Hefner returns as pitching coach, what’s next with the rest of the staff? 20:50 Does the bench coach need to be a former manager, what about Willie Randolph? 25:05 Rule 5 Draft, non-tenders, and what else happens next for the offseason 27:00 The free agency of Shohei Ohtani 34:40 The Yoshinobu Yamamoto sweepstakes 41:35 Brian Cashman comments on Giancarlo Stanton, response from his agent (also Yamamoto’s agent) 42:25 Mailbag – Explaining the Rule 5 Draft Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.