Juan Soto, Francisco Alvarez and more interesting observations of Mets spring training

About this episode

The episode discusses observations from Mets spring training, including insights on players and team development.

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are enjoying Mets baseball activities in full swing in Port St. Lucie. First up, the guys reveal their interesting observations about Juan Soto, Francisco Alvarez, Luis Robert Jr, and the starting pitchers. Later, Connor and Joe go Down on the Farm to discuss the Mets breaking ground on their new player development complex, and answer Mailbag questions about team building activities, Francisco Lindor's power post injury, the challenges within the 2026 schedule, and the minor league option rules. 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 02:35 Connor Observation: Juan Soto new energy 04:50 Steve Cohen: "Captain, NO Captain" 08:00 Joe Observation: The starting staff so far 10:40 Connor Observation: The plan for Luis Robert Jr 14:30 Joe Observation: Francisco Alvarez break out time 16:50 Joe heads to spring training 19:35 Down on the Farm: New player development complex 23:00 Mailbag: Team building activity ideas 25:50 Mailbag: Francisco Lindor left-side power save? 29:00 Mailbag: A deep dive on 2026 schedule challenges…

People in this episode

Hosts: Connor Rogers, Joe DeMayo

Topics covered

• Mets spring training
• player observations
• player development
• team building
• minor league options

Keywords

• Mets
• spring training
• Juan Soto
• Francisco Alvarez
• Luis Robert Jr
• player development
• Francisco Lindor
• 2026 schedule
• minor league options

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mets, SNY

Places: Port St. Lucie

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