Amazin’ Conversations with Jay Horwitz

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What Did David Wright Say To Wilmer Flores The Night He Thought He Got Traded?? Aug 06, 2024

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David Wright sits with longtime friend Jay Horwitz to talk about the call he got from Jay when he was drafted by the Mets all the way to his final game in uniform. The conversation also covers the 2015 trade deadline, the time Jay snuck David into the All Star Game as a prospect under the guise of a reporter and the night WIlmer Flores thought he was traded as well as the big comeback vs Philly and what David said to Terry Collins that night.

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Is Edgardo Alfonzo the GREATEST Playoff Performer in Mets History?!? Jul 30, 2024

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Jay sits down with Mets legend Edgardo Alfonzo to talk Alfonzo’s most iconic playoff performances, his relationship with Mets manager Carlos Mendoza, and the “greatest infield of all time” of the 1999 Mets. Alfonzo recounts his journey coming up through the minor leagues and talks about giving back to the organization in his retirement.

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John Franco and Glendon Rusch Talk Impact of Mercury Mets Jersey Jul 22, 2024

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On Saturday, July 27th Mets fans will have a chance to get a Mercury Mets Mike Piazza jersey when they come to the game! Ahead of this, John Franco and Glendon Rusch talk about the "Turn Ahead The Clocks" promotion many teams got in on in 1999!

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How Did MAGIC Help Michael Cuddyer During His Baseball Career?! Jul 16, 2024

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Michael Cuddyer was with the Mets for their incredible 2015 World Series run and got to be teammates with longtime friend David Wright, whom he grew up in the same town as and both attended the same high school. Cuddyer shares memories of the Wilmer Flores game. the Yoenis Cespedes trade, his relationship with former Met and Twin (like himself) LaTroy Hawkins and talks to Jay about his magic skills and how they helped him on the diamond.

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What Does Jon Matlack Think the 1973 and 2024 Mets Have in Common?? Jul 09, 2024

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Jay sits down with Jon Matlack to discuss the unforgettable pennant race and playoff run of the 1973 Mets. Jon tells stories of Willie Mays’s base-running IQ, Jerry Grote’s senses behind the plate, and what led up to the notorious brawl between Bud Harrelson and Pete Rose. Jon encourages Mets fans to maintain optimism in the 2024 playoff race, insisting that anything can happen over the course of a baseball season.

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Mike Piazza Reflects on Roger Clemens Bat Throw, Subway Series Moments, and Ted Williams Mentorship Jul 02, 2024

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As the Subway Series rivalry is heating up during the summer months, Jay sits down with Mike Piazza to discuss some of Mike’s greatest moments vs the Yankees. Mike breaks down his feud with Roger Clemens, recalls Ted Williams visiting him as a 16-year-old prospect and debates whether American or Italian pizza is superior.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Teaser

0:48 Picking up Mike in a Limo

1:28 Italian Olympic Team

3:11 Daughter Applying for College

4:34 Living in the U.S. vs Europe

5:14 Remembering Vince Piazza

6:04 Matt Franco Game

7:25 Subway Series Games

7:59 Roger Clemens

9:21 World Series Game 5

10:20 Ted Williams

11:51 Bobby Valentine Mustache

12:20 Managers with Huge Personalities

13:12 All Leiter's 1999 Playoff Shutout

14:08 Robin Ventura's Grand Slam Single

15:30 Pete Alonso's Free Agency

17:05 Being Embraced by New York

17:49 News in Italy

18:18 Francisco Alvarez

19:26 Willie Mays

20:18 London Series

21:25 Mets Ownership

22:40 New York vs Chicago vs Italian Pizza

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Lee Mazzilli Reflects on the Legacy of Willie Mays and their Unforgettable Bond Jun 25, 2024

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In the wake of the passing of baseball legend Willie Mays, Jay sits down with his old friend and former Met, Lee Mazzilli, taking a moment to look back on Willie’s legacy. Lee recalls meeting Willie for the first time as a teenager, being coached by him in the minor leagues, and reflects on their enduring relationship that changed his life.

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Is The Leiter Family The MOST Successful Family in Baseball HISTORY?! | Convo w/ Al & Mark Leiter Jun 18, 2024

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The Leiter family is the first time two professional baseball players have had sons to both go on and play for MLB themselves! In this conversation, Jay talks to Marc and Al about the kind of baseball dads they were, the stress of watching your kid vs playing yourself, their own stories about playing each other and more!

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Is Turk Wendell Living His Best Life as a Farmer?! Jun 11, 2024

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Turk Wendell is enjoying his second career as a farmer, living on a farm in Adel, Iowa with cattle, pigs, chickens and cats! Listen to this breakdown where Turk explains what a day in the life of a former big leaguer turned farmer is like and learn how many eggs Turk gets a day, how the cattle are …dispersed and more! Make sure to check out our version on the Mets YouTube page to see the pictures and videos from Turk himself!

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What METS Memorabilia Did This ASTRONAUT Bring To SPACE?! | Mike Massimino Jun 04, 2024

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Mike Massimino has been to space a few times but it seems his favorite place is sitting at a ballpark watching the Mets! In this interview, he talks to Jay about what piece of memorabilia he brought to space and how the whole concept came about, his friendship with Tom Seaver which resulted in him bringing a bottle of Tom's wine to space and Mike's many media appearances, speaking engagements and his role on The Big Bang Theory.

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