Ronny Mauricio, Brett Baty, and the pitch clock rule Mets spring training

There’s no shortage of storylines from Mets spring training in Port St. Lucie, and Episode 51 of The Mets Pod covers as many as a pitch clock will allow! Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo talk about Ronny Mauricio and Brett Baty being the talk of camp, and how that talk surrounds the team’s future at third base. The guys also cover how players are getting ready for the World Baseball Classic and the intriguing competition for bullpen spots. Then, Connor and Joe go on the clock to talk about the pitch clock, as they unveil the pod clock, which forces them to face the pressure of answering questions with time limits. Do Connor and Joe make it through the segment without violations? Finally, the show wraps with the Mailbag with questions answered about Francisco Alvarez, catchers dealing with the pitch clock, and the best Mets players, coaches, or broadcasters to take in the car on a road trip. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:0:00 Welcome to the show1:38 Initial spring training thoughts2:34 Ronny Mauricio7:07 Brett Baty8:34 Spring Storylines: Everyone's ready to roll12:08 The Pitch Clock13:31 Initial thoughts league wide on the pitch clock14:55 Max Scherzer's comments on the pitch clock16:30 Buck Showalter strategy with the clock19:23 How long will the pitch clock convo be around?21:43 Mailbag: Why hasn't Francisco Alvarez caught at all?26:40 Mailbag: Pitch clock impact on the catcher?28:16 Mailbag: Three Mets you'd want in the car on a road tripSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.