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A Pod of Their Own, Episode 134: Player to be named much later Jul 20, 2022

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Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, a show by the women of Amazin’ Avenue where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space.

This week, we begin by discussing the news that Jacob deGrom’s simulated game was delayed until Thursday and try to figure out how nervous we should be about it.

Then, we reflect on the first half of the 2022 Mets season. We each give our MVPs and LVPs of the first half and discuss potential trade targets for the Mets, which amazingly enough now includes Juan Soto.

Next, we talk about some interesting things Rob Manfred said to the media yesterday, including that he “rejects the premise” that minor leaguers don’t make a living wage and disputes Dr. Meredith Wills’ research about the two baseballs.

Finally, we wrap things up with Walk-off Wins, where each of us talks about what’s making us happy this week, baseball-related or otherwise.

You can listen or subscribe to all of our wonderful Amazin’ Avenue Audio podcasts through Apple Podcasts, 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, Spotify, or listen wherever you get podcasts.

You can follow A Pod of Their Own on Twitter (@apodoftheirown) and you can also follow our co-hosts on Twitter: Allison McCague (@PetitePhD), Maggie Wiggin (@maggie162), and Linda Surovich (@LindaSurovich). You can also email the show at aa.apodoftheirown@gmail.com.

Look for A Pod of Their Own in your feeds every Wednesday and don’t forget: there’s no crying in podcasting!

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From Complex To Queens, Episode 178: Rounds 2-10 Jul 19, 2022

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Welcome to From Complex to Queens, the Amazin’ Avenue podcast focusing on the Mets’ minor league system.

On day two of the 2022 MLB Draft, the Mets made ten picks, selecting during rounds 2-10 in addition to the free agent compensation round. Who did the Mets pick? What kind of strategies did they employ on day two? Overall, how did the Mets do on day two of the 2022 MLB Draft?

As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts, 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, Spotify, or listen wherever you get podcasts.

Got questions? Comments? Concerns? You can email the show at fromcomplextoqueens at gmail dot com, and follow us on Twitter: Steve is (@stevesypa), Lukas is (@lvlahos343), Ken is (@kenlavin91), and Thomas is (@sadmetsszn).

Until next week, #lovethemets #lovethemets!

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UnforMETable, Episode 88: Lance Johnson Jul 19, 2022

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Welcome to UnforMETable, an Amazin’ Avenue Audio show that looks back on less heralded, more obscure Mets players from the past.

Lance Johnson was a solid center fielder for the White Sox for a number of seasons, ranking among the American League leaders in stolen bases many seasons, and leading the league in triples for four straight seasons.

The Mets signed Johnson as a free agent prior to the 1996 season, hoping to add that stability to center field and to the leadoff spot in their order. Johnson went on to deliver one of the finest seasons in team history, setting franchise records for hits and triples in a season that still stand, on his way to his one and only All Star season.

As always, you can listen or subscribe to this and all of our wonderful Amazin’ Avenue Audio podcasts through Apple Podcasts, 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 listen wherever you get podcasts.

If you’ve got an idea for a player to be featured on UnforMETable, let us know in the comments.

Make sure to follow Rob on Twitter (@WolffRR), and you can now follow the show, too (@unformetable). Tune in next week for another tale from the Mets’ past.

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From Complex To Queens, Episode 177: The first round Jul 18, 2022

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Welcome to From Complex to Queens, the Amazin’ Avenue podcast focusing on the Mets’ minor league system.

With the 2022 MLB Draft going on in the background, Steve, Lukas, and Thomas were joined by Baseball Prospectus senior prospect writer and evaluation coordinator and For All You Kids co-host Jarrett Seidler.

With the 11th overall pick, the Mets selected Kevin Parada, a catcher from Georgia Tech. With the 14th overall pick, the Mets selected Jett Williams, a shortstop from Rockwell-Heath High School in Heath, Texas. Were there any shocking selections prior to the Mets’ first pick? Did the Mets gloss over a player who was clearly heads-and-shoulders more talented than either Parada or Williams? Overall, how did the Mets do in the first round of the 2022 MLB Draft?

Until next week, #lovethemets #lovethemets!

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Amazin’ Avenue Audio (The Show), Episode 103: Alvarez Time? Jul 14, 2022

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Welcome to Amazin’ Avenue Audio (The Show), the new/old favorite from Amazin’ Avenue editors Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore.

This week, the Mets reaffirmed their first place status by taking two of three from the Braves. They also retired Keith Hernandez’s number and lost their catcher for at least a month. Brian and Chris discuss whether it is time to call up Francisco Alvarez, some general needs for the team ahead of the All-Star Break, and lament how negative the fan base continues to be.

Chris’s Music Pick:

Grateful Dead - Fillmore West 1969: The Complete Recordings

Brian’s Music Pick:

The Meters - The Meters

If you’ve got questions that you’d like us to discuss on the air, email the show at aaaudiopodcast@gmail.com

Make sure to follow the site on Twitter (@AmazinAvenue), as Brian (@BrianNeedsaNap). and Chris (@ChrisMcShane).

And, until next time, Let’s Go Mets.

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A Pod of Their Own, Episode 133: Those responsible have been sacked Jul 13, 2022

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This week, we begin by discussing the crucial series against the Braves this week, for which the Mets will be missing some of their key players.

Next, we talk about the Mets who have been named to the All-Star Team and name our personal Mets All-Stars for the first half.

We also discuss the strike authorization vote by Dodger Stadium concessions workers.

Finally, we wrap things up with Walk-off Wins, where each of us talks about what’s making us happy this week, baseball-related or otherwise.

You can follow A Pod of Their Own on Twitter (@apodoftheirown) and you can also follow our co-hosts on Twitter: Allison McCague (@PetitePhD), Maggie Wiggin (@maggie162), and Linda Surovich (@LindaSurovich). And you can find Kellyanne Healey in the Amazin’ Avenue comments (LaRomaBella). You can also email the show at aa.apodoftheirown@gmail.com.

Look for A Pod of Their Own in your feeds every Wednesday and don’t forget: there’s no crying in podcasting!

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UnforMETable, Episode 87: Jeff McKnight Jul 12, 2022

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Welcome to UnforMETable, an Amazin’ Avenue Audio show that looks back on less heralded, more obscure Mets players from the past.

Drafted in the second round by the Mets in 1983, the scrappy Jeff McKnight would toil in the minors for seven years before making his MLB debut for the still powerful 1989 Mets team, in Keith Hernandez’s final season in New York.

McKnight would be released and spend a couple of years in Baltimore before returning to Queens for the final few seasons of his career. The utility player would appear at every position but center field and pitcher in his career, and his perhaps best remembered for being one of the first in a series of obscure Mets to sport uniform number 17 before it was taken out of rotation and ultimately retired in honor of Hernandez.

If you’ve got an idea for a player to be featured on UnforMETable, let us know in the comments.

Make sure to follow Rob on Twitter (@WolffRR), and you can now follow the show, too (@unformetable). Tune in next week for another tale from the Mets’ past.

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From Complex To Queens, Episode 176: The Draft Approaches Jul 11, 2022

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Welcome to From Complex to Queens, the Amazin’ Avenue podcast focusing on the Mets’ minor league system.

First, Steve, Lukas, and Thomas discuss how the Mets’ minor league affiliates did this past week.

After, they go over who they would like to see the Mets draft with their two first-round picks (11th & 14th overall), their second-round pick (52nd overall) and their free agent compensation pick (75th overall).

Until next week, #lovethemets #lovethemets!

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Amazin' Avenue Audio (The Show), Episode 102: Red-Eyed and Blue (and Orange) Jul 07, 2022

Show notes

Welcome to Amazin’ Avenue Audio (The Show), the new/old favorite from Amazin’ Avenue editors Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore.

The Mets have one of their co-aces back and, despite them giving him no run support in his return, took 4 of 6 from the lowly Rangers and Reds since we last spoke. This week, we look ahead to the series in Atlanta next week, we discuss a few potential call ups, and lament the lack of a true DH.

Chris’s Music Pick:

Wilco - Cruel Country

Brian’s Music Pick:

Jon Daly - Ding Dong Delicious

If you’ve got questions that you’d like us to discuss on the air, email the show at aaaudiopodcast@gmail.com

Make sure to follow the site on Twitter (@AmazinAvenue), as Brian (@BrianNeedsaNap). and Chris (@ChrisMcShane).

And, until next time, Let’s Go Mets.

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A Pod of Their Own, Episode 132: Get in loser, we’re going playoff shopping Jul 06, 2022

Show notes

This week, we begin by discussing the state of the Mets, who continue to struggle on offense, but have finally gotten Max Scherzer back—with hopefully Jacob deGrom to follow.

Next, we talk about the 30th anniversary of A League of Their Own and the trailblazing Maybelle Blair.

Finally, we wrap things up with Walk-off Wins, where each of us talks about what’s making us happy this week, baseball-related or otherwise.

You can follow A Pod of Their Own on Twitter (@apodoftheirown) and you can also follow our co-hosts on Twitter: Allison McCague (@PetitePhD), Maggie Wiggin (@maggie162), and Linda Surovich (@LindaSurovich). And you can find Kellyanne Healey in the Amazin’ Avenue comments (LaRomaBella). You can also email the show at aa.apodoftheirown@gmail.com.

Look for A Pod of Their Own in your feeds every Wednesday and don’t forget: there’s no crying in podcasting!

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