Chelsea Janes stops by to talk end of the Carlos Mendoza line, next steps for Mets and the trade deadline

Joe DeMayo and guest co-host Chelsea Janes drop the latest episode of The Mets Pod, as Joe and SNY's MLB Insider cover the end for Carlos Mendoza and what comes next in the disappointing 2026 Mets season. Joe and Chelsea break down why now was the time the team chose to part ways with the manager, share their thoughts on comments from David Stearns, and look ahead to what the Mets can possibly sell for value at the MLB trade deadline.  They also go Down on the Farm to check in on Jonah Tong, and answer Mailbag questions about the failed strategy of Stearns, questionable player development, and what prospects to look forward to seeing before the end of the season. 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! 01:25 The Week That Was...Mendoza fired, team still struggling 01:45 Carlos Mendoza out, why now? 10:20 Can Andy green make a difference? 12:50 Thoughts on David Stearns' comments 16:35 What is the Mets future for David Stearns? 19:20 Why is the defense so bad? 22:15 The state of the starting rotation 25:05 If there's a sale, what's the actual inventory? 31:00 Down on the Farm: Jonah Tong 35:00 Mailbag – Stearns undercover strategy, or nah? 40:55 Mailbag - Where's player development really at? 47:00 Mailbag - Who fills the spots after a sale?