🔥 THIS IS THE METS PODCAST EPISODE YOU CAN’T MISS! 🔥 The future of the New York Mets is HERE, and we’re breaking it all down with Kris Gross (VP of Amateur Scouting), Ryan Clifford, and Drew Gilbert – two of the brightest young stars in the system! 💥 Why did Clifford & Gilbert say New York is BETTER than Houston? 💥 What REALLY went down when they were traded for Justin Verlander? 💥 How the Mets' minor league culture is BUILT TO WIN! 💥 Behind-the-scenes scouting secrets from Kris Gross! This episode of Meet at the Apple takes you deep inside the Mets’ player development pipeline, from scouting & drafting to making it big at Citi Field! 🔷 If you love the Mets, the future, and exclusive behind-the-scenes stories, this is your episode! 🔷 LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more insider Mets content! 🔷 WATCH NOW & JOIN THE CONVERSATION! #LGM #Mets #MeetAtTheApple #NewYorkMets #MetsProspects #CitiField #RyanClifford #DrewGilbert #JustinVerlander #mlbbhighlights 00:00 - Intro 🎙️ 01:17 - State of the Mets Farm System 🔵🟠 02:31 - First Impressions of the Mets 🤝 02:52 - Inside the Justin Verlander Trade 🔥 06:11 - 2025 International Signings 👀 07:09 - Mets Dominican Academy & Player Development 📚 08:01 - Ownership’s Impact on the Organization 💰 08:39 - Ryan Clifford’s First Time at Citi Field ✨ 09:55 - Meeting Mets Legends 🤯 11:49 - Winning Culture in the Minors 🏆 12:41 - How Scouts Evaluate Talent 🔍 14:56 - Drew Gilbert & Jett Williams' Friendship 🤣 16:00 - Looking Ahead to Spring Training 2025 🌴⚾ 16:21 - Outro & Where to Watch 🎧 🔥 LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for more Mets content! 🔥 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices