Home Run Applesauce: A New York Mets podcast

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Episode 193: The Bats Come Alive, with guest Kristie Ackert Jul 07, 2016

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Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio. This week, we celebrate the Mets’ past week, lament the loss of Matt Harvey to the disabled list, and much more. First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane answer your email, talk about the Mets recent offensive prowess, and give a brief consideration to life without Matt Harvey (1:10), Next up, Steve Schreiber conspires with Gary Cohen for a new reality show in This Week in SNY (29:47). Aaron Yorke returns to talk Harvey, Reyes, de Aza, Verrett, Lugo, and seemingly everyone else on the Mets roster (33:26). Chris then chats with Kristie Ackert (41:07), who covers the Mets for the New York Daily News. Kristie can be found on Twitter at @Ackert_NYDN, and you can find her work both in print and on the Daily News website. Finally, Kate Feldman blames herself for the Mets’ series of bad Wednesdays on this week’s Panic City Meter (57:41). 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 192: Dark Days, with guest James Wagner Jun 30, 2016

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Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio. This week, we take a look at a former #33, the current #28, and much more. First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane answer your emails and discuss the upcoming Jose Reyes reunion (1:28), while playing a quick game of ‘Worried/Not Worried.’ Then, Steve Schrieber gives us our weekly Keith injection with This Week in SNY (34:40). Aaron Yorke is back to talk about what James Loney has meant for the Mets this season (37:38), and then podcast rookie Milo Taibi talks about what Vinny Rotino meant for the Mets in 2012 (43:31). Chris then chats with James Wagner, a beat writer in a really interesting position, career-wise (47:15). You can follow James on Twitter (@ByJamesWagner), and check out his work for the New York Times both in print and on their website. Lukas Vlahos tries to bring some positivity to the show with his weekly stat (1:04:00), and then Kate Feldman checks the Mets’ doomsday clock with the Panic CIty Meter (1:10:47). You can follow all of our contributors on Twitter: Brian (@BrianNeedsaNap), Chris (@chrismcshane), Steve (@_mistermet), Kate (@kateefeldman), Lukas (@lvlahos343), Milo (@milotaibi), and Aaron (@apy5000). 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 191: Circling Panic City, with guest Mark Simon Jun 23, 2016

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Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio. This week, we try not to panic over potential injuries, talk Jose Reyes and Youlieski Gourriel, and more. First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane answer your emails and discuss Wednesday's double injury scare (1:36). Steve Schreiber digs into the weirdness that can be the Mets' broadcast and brings us a bizarre bit of Keith Hernandez humor in This Week in SNY (44:11). Lukas Vlahos returns with a discussion of statistics and a particular brand on fantasy baseball (55:56), before Chris McShane chats with ESPN's Mark Simon about his new book, "The Yankees Index," and more (51:46). You can follow Mark on Twitter (@msimonespn). Aaron Yorke looks at the trade market (1:07:29), and then Kate Feldman brings us our most recent edition of the Panic City Meter (1:16:31). You can follow all of our contributors on Twitter: Brian (@BrianNeedsaNap), Chris (@chrismcshane), Steve (@_mistermet), Kate (@kateefeldman), Lucas (@lvlahos343), 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 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 190: The Kelly Johnson Comeback Spectacular, with guest Logan Taylor Jun 16, 2016

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This week, we recap the draft, get lots of Kelly Johnson talk, and introduce a new fan to the essential elements of Mets fandom. First up, Brian Salvatore is joined by Steve Sypa and Lukas Vlahos to recap and discuss last week's draft. Then, Steve Schrieber brings us a bit of a sartorial discussion between Gary Cohen and Keith Hernandez as part of This Week in SNY. Chris McShane then chats with Mets prospect Logan Taylor. Taylor, currently pitching for the Double-A Binghamton Mets, is an alumnus of Eastern Oklahoma State College. You can follow him on Twitter, @loganreese36. Lukas returns with another stat of the week, then Noel Purcell highlights Robert Gsellman, and Bryan Renzi looks back on the short-lived Mets career of Ronny Cedeno. Aaron Yorke dissects the recent trade for Kelly Johnson before Chris and Brian answer your emails, and then Kate Feldman brings us our most recent edition of the Panic City Meter. And don't forget you can email the show at podcast@amazinavenueaudio.com.

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Episode 189: Hurt, with guest Mike Vorkunov Jun 09, 2016

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First up, Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore talk about the recent string of injuries and the lack of Mets' depth in the corner infield positions (2:06), and then Steve Schreiber—courtesy of Ron Darling and Gary Cohen—brings us a culinary delight in Pittsburgh as part of "This Week in SNY" (34:39). Lukas Vlahos next introduces a new segment (36:58), before freelance sportswriter Mike Vorkunov (@Mike_Vorkunov) joins Chris for a chat about the Mets and beyond (45:04). Mike recently wrote a piece on velocity—using Noah Syndergaard as a case study—for Vice Sports, and profiled Adam Eaton and Julio Urias for USA Today. He also has a personal blog, where he's been interviewing reporters about their lives and jobs. We then get a discussion of Hansel Robles from Aaron Yorke (1:06:57), Bryan Renzi takes a look at two forgotten Mets who were picked in the first round of the draft (1:11:56), and a weekly check-in with the Panic City Meter, courtesy of Kate Feldman (1:22:00). If you enjoy the show, please leave a review on iTunes. It really helps! And don't forget you can email the show at podcast@amazinavenueaudio.com.

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Episode 188: When Ya Get Drafted, guest Jonathan Mayo Jun 02, 2016

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Major League Baseball's amateur draft begins next week, and we've got plenty of draft talk for you in this week's episode of Amazin' Avenue Audio. Brian Salvatore, Steve Sypa, and Lukas Vlahos get things started with draft talk (1:46). We take a quick break from draft talk with Steve Schreiber's TWISNY segment (36:43) and Aaron Yoke with a segment on new Mets first baseman James Loney (38:22). From there, Chris McShane chats with Jonathan Mayo (43:47) of MLB.com—and specifically mlbpipeline.com—about the Mets' upcoming draft and drafts under Sandy Alderson. You can find Jonathan's work at the main site there, but here are a couple of things that came up in the conversation: his latest mock draft and the risk/reward of drafting high school pitchers early. You can follow Jonathan on Twitter at @jonathanmayo. After that, Kate Feldman and Brian answer your emails (1:03:39), Noel checks in with an update on Mets minor leaguer Patrick Mazeika (1:25:00), who also came up in the chat with Jonathan Mayo, and we round out the episode with our forgotten Met segment with Bryan Renzi on Terry Blocker (1:28:55) and Kate's Panic City Meter (1:35:08). You can follow all of our contributors on Twitter: Brian (@BrianNeedsaNap), Chris (@chrismcshane), Steve Schreiber (@_mistermet), Kate (@kateefeldman), Steve Sypa (@SteveSypa), Bryan (@brenz78), and Aaron (@apy5000).

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Episode 187: The Scourge of Murph with Ted Berg May 26, 2016

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Welcome to Episode 187 of Amazin’ Avenue Audio. First up, Brian and Chris answer your emails about David Wright and Daniel Murphy, and talk a little bit about the recent plague of injuries (1:24). Next up, Steve Schreiber shares one of Keith Hernandez's sartorial anecdotes on This Week in SNY (44:30), and Bryan Renzi discusses a forgotten Met with a truly fascinating life, Julio Machado (46:27). Chris then chats with Ted Berg, writer for USA Today's For the Win, as well as a Taco Bell and sandwich enthusiast (52:06). Aaron is back this week with a discussion of Steven Matz (1:30:01), Steve Sypa talks a little more about why he chose the Fighters as our new foreign rooting interest (1:36:22), and Kate gives us this week's Panic City Meter (1:39:03). You can follow all of our contributors on Twitter: Brian (@BrianNeedsaNap), Chris (@chrismcshane), Steve Schreiber (@_mistermet), Kate (@kateefeldman), Aaron (@apy5000), Steve Sypa (@stevesypa), and Bryan Renzi (@brenz78). You can also followed our guest, Ted (@OGTedBerg). 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 186: Thor's the Best and All the Rest with Andrew Beaton May 20, 2016

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Welcome to Episode 186 of Amazin’ Avenue Audio. First up, Brian and Chris talk about the West Coast road trip and the majesty that is Noah Syndergaard (1:30) Steve Scheiber brings us the return of Keith Hernandez on This Week in SNY (32:15) before Aaron talks about the Mets choice of Neil Walker over Daniel Murphy (34:12). Chris then talks with the Wall Street Journal's Andrew Beaton about his time on the beat (40:35), before Kate closes out the show with our inaugural edition of our Panic City Meter (57:42). You can follow all of our contributors on Twitter: Brian (@BrianNeedsaNap), Chris (@chrismcshane), Steve (@_mistermet), Kate (@kateefeldman), and Aaron (@apy5000). You can also followed our guest, Andrew (@AndrewLBeaton). 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 185: Bat-olo with Eno Sarris May 13, 2016

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Welcome to Episode 185 of Amazin’ Avenue Audio. We are still all on cloud nine from Bartolo Colon's big night on Saturday, but we promise to talk about more than just his big home run. First up, Brian and Chris talk about Bartolo Colon, the bullpen's effectiveness, and whether or not the team is hitting 'too many' home runs (1:00). Next, Steve Schreiber shares the best moment from our friends at SNY in the past week - and we think you can guess what it is (25:30). Chris then chats with Eno Sarris of Fangraphs about the Mets, beer, and more (28:03). Plus, Noel Purcell outlines Met prospect P.J. Conlon (1:01:01), Aaron Yorke discusses two Met hitters (1:03:48), Kate Feldman discusses forgotten Met Eddie Bressoud (1:12:19), Steve Sypa gives us our first Nippon Ham Fighters update (1:15:45), and Nic Tatano shares a poem with us (1:21:01). You can follow all of our contributors on Twitter: Brian (@BrianNeedsaNap), Chris (@chrismcshane), Steve (@_mistermet), Kate (@kateefeldman), Aaron (@apy5000), Noel (@NamelessRanger), Steve (@SteveSypa), and Nic (@NicTatano). You can also followed our guest, Eno (@EnoSarris). 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 184: New Day Rising with Marc Carig May 05, 2016

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Welcome to Episode 184 of Amazin’ Avenue Audio. This is Brian Salvatore’s first show in the hosting chair, and hopefully you’ll enjoy the new format of Amazin’ Avenue Audio. First up, Chris McShane talks with Newsday’s Marc Carig (2:29) about his Californian roots, ballparks, and pitcher velocity. Note: Marc was calling in from a rental car, so forgive the sound quality being less than stellar for our interview. Next, (21:45) Steve Schrieber brings us an audio installment of ‘This Week on SNY,’ followed by Kate Feldman’s look at this week’s forgotten Met, Desi Relaford (23:27).. Aaron Yoke then examines the Mets’ recent struggles against left-handed pitching, and what that means for the team going forward (26:52). Brian and Chris then talk about the last week in Mets news and games, and answer your one email for the week (34:58). Noel Purcell takes a look at prospect David Thompson (1:15:00), Steve Sypa introduces us to our new foreign rooting interest (1:18:22), and then Brian wraps up the show with our contact information (1:20:38). 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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