Mets lose Edwin Diaz, what’s next at winter meetings, Will Sammon stops by

On a live episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo welcome The Athletic’s Will Sammon to the show from the MLB Winter Meetings in Florida. The guys react to the shocking departure of Edwin Diaz to the Dodgers, look at ways the Mets can build a bullpen with other parts, and examine what might come next for David Stearns and company with Pete Alonso, starting pitching, and so many more question marks floating around the organization. Later, Connor and Joe open the Mailbag to answer questions about Bo Bichette, Tarik Skubal, and much more. 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, and welcome The Athletic’s Will Sammon 00:55 Edwin Diaz is gone, why did he leave the Mets for the Dodgers? 03:50 How will the Mets build the bullpen now? 05:20 Now what for the Mets and Pete Alonso? 07:35 The starting pitching trade market 09:30 The starting pitching free agent market 11:50 Outfield defense goals 13:45 Is David Peterson a trade candidate? 15:45 Other options for offense 18:10 Goodbye to Will 18:35 More Diaz reaction 28:55 Numbers for Pete 36:00 Mailbag: Bo Bichette at 1B? 38:05 Mailbag: Smoke on a Tarik Skubal trade? 40:25 Down on the Farm: The MLB Draft Lottery brings Mets no luck 43:05 Mailbag: Questions about Steve Cohen and David Stearns 48:35 Mailbag: Three names to save the offseason 52:25 Mailbag: Possible Diaz didn’t want to come back? 56:00 Closing Thoughts Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo bring you The Mets Pod, a podcast dedicated to all things New York Mets! SNY’s signature podcast is a weekly show that delivers everything a Mets fan wants to hear about the team from Queens, including news, analysis, exclusive interviews, special guests, and more! About The Mets Pod: Subscribe below to The Mets Pod to hear Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo talk New York Mets all year long! Apple: https://on.sny.tv/Fjog278 Spotify: https://on.sny.tv/mox84ql Watch More: https://on.sny.tv/ATEbSKX Subscribe to get the latest from SNY here: https://on.sny.tv/S5RYeWN About SNY: SNY is the official television home of the New York Mets, Jets and all things New York sports. SNY features unparalleled, exclusive access to the New York Mets with more than 130 live telecasts each season as well as other Emmy Award winning Mets entertainment programming. As the official TV home of the New York Jets, SNY delivers more than 300 hours of exclusive year-round content devoted to Gang Green. SNY is an award winning, multiplatform regional sports network serving millions across the country through unparalleled coverage of all things New York sports. SNY delivers the most comprehensive access to all of the Tri-State area's professional and collegiate sports teams through nightly sports and entertainment programs. SNY.tv is the "go-to" digital communal home for New York sports fans to get succinct, easy-to-read updates, video highlights and features, recaps, news, opinion, rumors, insight and fan reaction on their favorite New York sports teams. As New York's leader in local sports TV coverage, SNY delivers the most comprehensive access to all of the Tri-State area's professional and collegiate sports teams through five nightly sports and entertainment programs from SNY's studios at 4 World Trade Center in lower Manhattan. SNY's programming roster also includes classic sports programming, critically acclaimed original entertainment shows, and exclusive interview and magazine programs. Check out more from SNY at https://sny.tv Like SNY on Facebook: https://on.sny.tv/rBYAHLi Follow SNY on Twitter: https://on.sny.tv/nOn1uq1 Follow SNY on Instagram: https://on.sny.tv/lEArPVp SNY.tv: The Online Home of All Things New York Sports. #SNY