Home Run Applesauce: A New York Mets podcast

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Episode 203: Bay Jruce Sep 22, 2016

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Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio - we are a bit shaken from the sweep by the Braves but, like good Mets fans, we soldier on, even after embarrassment. First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane discuss Jay Bruce's lack of value for the team, present or future, as well as discuss Jacob deGrom and Neil Walker. (1:10) Steve Sypa and Greg Karam talk about some of their evaluation techniques for pitchers in the Mets minor league system. (36:38) Aaron Yorke looks at the newest Met farmhand, Tim Tebow, and a creative way to get value from him. (52:55) Steve Schreiber helps us to see, via This Week in SNY what we've always known: Keith has some opinions on blondes. (59:55) Lukas Vlahos takes a look at the pitching rotation in the (potential) post season. (1:02:12) Bryan Renzi returns with a Forgotten Mets segment, focusing on Harry Parker. (1:10:25) And, finally, Kate Feldman is still all-in - even if that isn't as easy as it was a week ago. (1:15:25) As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through iTunes, where we encourage you to leave a review if you enjoy the show. It really helps! And you can find us on the Stitcher app, listen through the embedded player below, or download the podcast directly from Blog Talk Radio. And don't forget you can email the show at podcast@amazinavenueaudio.com, and we'll be back next week for another edition of Amazin' Avenue Audio.

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Episode 202: Strength of Schedule Celebration, with guest Stuart Johnson Sep 15, 2016

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Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio - we look at the playoff push with equal parts awe and disbelief First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane answer your emails and discuss the Mets' upcoming schedule.(2:01) Steve Schreiber introduces us to a new side of Keith Hernandez - jazz aficionado - in This Week in SNY. (43:59) Lukas Vlahos takes a contrarian's position: there may be hope for Jay Bruce! (46:39) Chris returns to talk to Stuart Johnson, the radio voice of the Brooklyn Cyclones, about all things Cyclones baseball. You can follow Stu on Twitter, @StuJo11. (52:31) Steve Sypa and Greg Karam continue their look back at the minor league season. (1:20:23) Aaron Yorke looks at Wally Backman, and what his departure means for the Mets organization. (1:31:34) And, finally, Kate Feldman takes the pulse of Panic City (1:39:58). As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through iTunes, where we encourage you to leave a review if you enjoy the show. It really helps! And you can find us on the Stitcher app, listen through the embedded player below, or download the podcast directly from Blog Talk Radio. And don't forget you can email the show at podcast@amazinavenueaudio.com, and we'll be back next week for another edition of Amazin' Avenue Audio.

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Episode 201: Wild (Card) Days Sep 09, 2016

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Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio—if you're as delirious as we are about the Mets' recent winning streak, join the club! First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane discuss the weirdness of the Mets' roster, the past week of winning, and discuss a question that would have seemed unthinkable in April: would you let Rafael Montero make a playoff start? (1:30) Steve Schreiber is back with a This Week in SNY that discusses the one trait that injuries haven't taken from the Mets: their luxurious hair. (24:49) Aaron Yorke talks about the Mets' playoff odds and - spoiler alert - they look good! (27:47) Lukas Vlahos takes a look at the team's fWAR in the Weekly Stat (33:09). Steve Sypa and Greg Karem talk about the end of the Minor League season (37:54). And, finally, Kate Feldman is feeling unsurprisingly optimistic about the Mets' playoff chances (58:16). As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through iTunes, where we encourage you to leave a review if you enjoy the show. It really helps! And you can find us on the Stitcher app, listen through the embedded player below, or download the podcast directly from Blog Talk Radio. And don't forget you can email the show at podcast@amazinavenueaudio.com, and we'll be back next week for another edition of Amazin' Avenue Audio.

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Episode 200: So this is a winning streak? Sep 01, 2016

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Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio - we've delayed our big, celebratory spectacular for a few weeks, but are here with another installment of the podcast to tide you over during your long weekend. First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane discuss what a playoff race in the era of Wild Cards looks like, the surprisingly good starting pitching, and more (1:59). Steve Sypa and Greg Karam talk about some of the Mets pitching prospects that might make an impact down the stretch of this season (34:38). Lukas Vlahos looks at the Mets’ decision not to trade either of their back-end bullpen pieces (45:43), Aaron Yorke looks at the newly likable Mets team (51:15), and finally, Kate Feldman reads our Panic City Meter, and is all in on this team (59:03). You can follow all of our contributors on Twitter: Brian (@BrianNeedsaNap), Chris (@chrismcshane), Kate (@kateefeldman), Aaron (@apy5000), Lukas (@lvlahos343), Steve (@stevesypa), and Greg (@gregkaram). As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through iTunes, where we encourage you to leave a review if you enjoy the show. It really helps! And you can find us on the Stitcher app, listen through the embedded player below, or download the podcast directly from Blog Talk Radio. And don't forget you can email the show at podcast@amazinavenueaudio.com, and we'll be back next week for another edition of Amazin' Avenue Audio.

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Episode 199: Party Like it's Episode 199 Aug 25, 2016

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Welcome to another episode of Amazin’ Avenue Audio. If you were looking for details on our live podcast for Saturday, we’ve postponed it for now. We’ll have plenty of details soon on that, and we’re aiming for Saturday, October 1. For now, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane starts off the episode talking about what’s going on with the Mets lately (2:38). Aaron Yorke checks in next (42:09), followed by Steve Schreiber’s TWISNY segment (50:27). From there, Steve Sypa and Greg Karam have a minor league update for you (59:37), and we wrap up with Kate Feldman’s Panic City Meter (1:11:34).

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Episode 198: Hot mess in the summertime Aug 18, 2016

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Welcome to another episode of Amazin’ Avenue Audio. We start with an announcement from Brian Salvatore that we’re going to do a live podcast on Saturday, August 27, to celebrate the 200th episode of the show. We should have details soon, but for now, keep that afternoon open on your calendar. Brian and Chris McShane start off the episode discussing the Mets’ starting rotation and bullpen, Logan Verrett’s claim that he should be on the disabled list, and some of the players who recently became available and might be fun for the Mets to sign (1:53). Steve Schreiber then checks in with the This Week in SNY minute with a highlight from Keith Hernandez (41:40). Aaron Yorke checks in with a response to the idea that Jose Reyes “sparked” the Mets offense when he returned from the disabled list (44:04). And finally, Kate Feldman has the updated on the Panic City Meter (49:05).

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Episode 197: Dog Days, with guest Anthony DiComo Aug 11, 2016

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Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio. This week, we take a listener email, talk about Terry Collins, Neil Walker, and more. First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane discuss a potential trade brought up in an email, and discuss Terry Collins’s job performance (1:05). Next up, Aaron Yorke looks at the Mets’ second base situation next year and beyond (37:22). Chris then chats with MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo about the Mets beat and more (43:20). Anthony can be found on Twitter (@AnthonyDiComo), read his work on MLB.com. Finally, Kate Feldman reads our Panic City Meter, and it isn’t looking great (1:05:14). You can follow all of our contributors on Twitter: Brian (@BrianNeedsaNap), Chris (@chrismcshane), Kate (@kateefeldman), and Aaron (@apy5000). As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through iTunes, where we encourage you to leave a review if you enjoy the show. It really helps! And you can find us on the Stitcher app, listen through the embedded player below, or download the podcast directly from Blog Talk Radio. And don't forget you can email the show at podcast@amazinavenueaudio.com, and we'll be back next week for another edition of Amazin' Avenue Audio.

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Episode 196: Hey Jay, with guest Wick Terrell Aug 04, 2016

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Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio. This week, we dig into the trade deadline, talk about some surprising Met success stories, and more. First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane discuss the two trades the team made ahead of the non-waiver trade deadline, Jacob deGrom’s recent success, and debate the next former Met to have his number to be retired by the team (1:18). Next up, Bryan Renzi joins the show for a Piazza-centric Forgotten Mets segment, highlighting one of the pieces the Mets traded for Piazza (1:17:28). Lukas Vlahos then looks at the Jay Bruce trade in the Weekly Stat, and finds little consolation (1:22:44). Chris then chats with Wick Terrell from the Red Reporter about the Jay Bruce for Dilson Herrera and Max Wotell trade (1:31:13). Wick can be found on Twitter (@wickterrell), read his piece on the trade for the Red Reporter here. Aaron Yorke then looks into Alejandro de Aza’s remarkable July (1:56:09), Steve Schreiber shares a wonderful Keith moment for This Week in SNY (2:02:49), and Kate Feldman reminds us that loving the Mets means loving misery in the weekly Panic City Meter (2:06:51). And don't forget you can email the show at podcast@amazinavenueaudio.com, and we'll be back next week for another edition of Amazin' Avenue Audio.

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Episode 195: Piazza, Hall of Fame Catcher, with guest Jay Jaffe Jul 21, 2016

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Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio. This week, we take an extended look at one of the bet Mets of all time, and cover all the recent events in the Mets’ world. First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane talk about the Mets’ rotation, bullpen, and center field situations(1:43), Next up, Aaron Yorke creates a scenario where Mike Piazza returned to the Mets for their 2006 National League championship season (46:49). Lukas Vlahos joins the Piazza party with this week’s weekly stat (52:49), before we get to our main event. Jay Jaffe joins Chris over some beers to talk about only the second player ever inducted into the Hall of Fame, Mike Piazza (1:01:21).You can find Jay’s work on SI.com, and you should both follow him on Twitter (@Jay_Jaffe), and do some reading on his JAWS metric. Finally, Kate Feldman gives us a Panic City Meter that, sadly, highlights the futility of the Mets’ bats right now (2:10:01).

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Episode 194: All-Star Breakin’ Jul 14, 2016

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Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio. This week, we take a vacation from bad news, and celebrate the fact that the Mets have a few extra days to heal their ailing players. First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane talk (1:10), Next up, Aaron Yorke looks ahead to the trade deadline what the Mets can do in the second half to make it back to the playoffs (34:45). Lukas Vlahos takes a look back at Mets in the Home Run Derby (41:19), and Kate Feldman gives us a Panic City Meter that (shockingly) isn’t full of (new) bad news (46:36). And don't forget you can email the show at podcast@amazinavenueaudio.com, and we'll be back next week for another edition of Amazin' Avenue Audio.

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