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A Pod of Their Own, Episode 64: This is a Marcus Stroman stan account Oct 14, 2020

Show notes

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 free agency and who the Mets should be in on this offseason, especially with the addition of Steve Cohen. We then discuss the news that should Cohen be approved he will invest heavily in analytics and he announced that he will continue to pay the workers who were affected by the pandemic.

Next, we again felt the need to talk about the difference between Marcus Stroman and Trevor Bauer since many folks on Twitter can’t figure out why we prefer one over the other. Bauer again harassed a woman on Twitter under the guise of “innocent fun” and the media continues to prop him up.

Speaking of the media, Walker Buehler’s pants became a topic of discussion postgame and some in the media thought this was valid journalism.

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 all of 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 83: Alderson Avenue, Part 2 Oct 12, 2020

Show notes

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

On the anniversary of the very first Oktoberfest, the team talks about beer in Promote, Extend, Trade.

After, Steve gives us an update on our adopted CPBL team, the Uni-President Lions, our adopted KBO team, the LG Twins, and our adopted NPB team, the Yakult Swallows.

Next, the team discusses instructs and winter ball.

Finally, with Sandy Alderson back in the fold in some capacity beginning this winter, the team takes an extensive look at his time at the helm as Mets GM. This week, we review the trades, signings, and drafts that happened during the 2015 season.

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@gmail.com, and follow us on Twitter: Steve (@stevesypa), Lukas (@lvlahos343), (@KenLavin91), and Thomas (@sadmetsszn).

Until next week, #lovethemets #lovethemets!

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UnforMETable, Episode 42: Butch Huskey Oct 06, 2020

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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.

Butch Huskey was a promising power prospect in the Mets organization in the mid-90s. With a build to match his name and scouts comparing him to Mark McGwire, there were high hopes that Huskey would unlock that power for the Mets.

A player without an obvious position on the diamond, Huskey had a solid 1997 season with the bat, with a personal highlight for him proudly sporting his #42 on Jackie Robinson Night at Shea Stadium on April 15, 1997. But Huskey never quite matched the heights some hoped he would reach, and he watched other prospects zip past him as the late 90s Mets climbed from obscurity to contention.

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 82: Alderson Avenue, Part 1 Oct 04, 2020

Show notes

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

Celebrating the anniversary of PBS’ first broadcast on this date back in 1970, the team decides between classic PBS children’s shows we (presumably) grew up on in Promote, Extend, Trade.

After, Steve gives us an update on our adopted CPBL team, the Uni-President Lions, our adopted KBO team, the LG Twins, and our adopted NPB team, the Yakult Swallows.

Next, the team goes over a little housekeeping, from where the Mets will be making their first pick on the 2020 draft to following some high-profile minor leaguers as they get set for winter ball.

Got questions? Comments? Concerns? You can email the show at fromcomplextoqueens@gmail.com, and follow us on Twitter: Steve (@stevesypa), Lukas (@lvlahos343), (@KenLavin91), and Thomas (@sadmetsszn).

Until next week, #lovethemets #lovethemets!

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Amazin’ Avenue Audio (The Show), Episode 45: The Sandy Man Can Oct 02, 2020

Show notes

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

The 2020 season is over, and the Mets managed to end it in the most depressing way possible, with injuries, blowouts, a poor deGrom start, and missing out on the largest pool of playoff teams in history. But not all hope is lost; Steven Cohen has hired Sandy Alderson to run the Mets when/if the sale goes through.

Plus, reflections on chatting with David Wright and the "bubble" of the LCses and World Series.

Chris’s Music Pick:

Frankie and the Witch Fingers - Monsters Eating People Eating Monsters...

Brian’s Music Pick:

Fujiya & Miyagi - Transparent Things

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 63: The “devil magic” is good player development Sep 30, 2020

Show notes

This week, we begin by talking about the good, the bad, and the ugly from the 2020 season, including the embarrassment of missing the playoffs in the age of expanded playoffs. We also discuss Sandy Alderson’s impending return to the Mets organization.

Next, we talk about NL Cy Young contender Trevor Bauer and his history of bad behavior, both online and offline.

We also discuss the latest update in the Thom Brennaman situation—his resignation from announcing, his and the Reds’ bogus statements, and the unfortunate pattern of treating people in marginalized communities like opportunities to better oneself.

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.

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 81: For the times they are a-changin’ Sep 27, 2020

Show notes

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

With Ted Williams securing his place in history with a .406 batting average on this date in 1941, the team talks about who’d they want to take up from cryonic slumber next to in Promote, Extend, Trade.

After, Steve gives us an update on our adopted CPBL team, the Uni-President Lions, our adopted KBO team, the LG Twins, and our adopted NPB team, the Yakult Swallows.

Next, the team discusses further rumors about how the 2021 draft order will be determined.

Lastly, they discuss the official announcement regarding the future of the Appalachian League.

Got questions? Comments? Concerns? You can email the show at fromcomplextoqueens@gmail.com, and follow us on Twitter: Steve (@stevesypa), Lukas (@lvlahos343), (@KenLavin91), and Thomas (@sadmetsszn).

Until next week, #lovethemets #lovethemets!

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Amazin' Avenue in Conversation, Episode 16: David Wright Sep 22, 2020

Show notes

Welcome to Amazin’ Avenue in Conversation, a new podcast from Amazin’ Avenue where we invite interesting people on the show to talk about themselves, the Mets, and more.

There are few people in the history of the New York Mets as beloved or important to the team and its fans as David Wright. Wright, who has a new book, The Captain: A Memoir due out on October 13th, joined Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore to discuss various aspects of his life and playing career.

Check out AmazinAvenue.com for all your Mets needs, and make sure to follow the site on Twitter (@AmazinAvenue), as well as hosts Chris McShane (@ChrisMcShane) Brian Salvatore (@BrianNeedsaNap).

Tune in on Fridays for more Amazin’ Avenue In Conversation, and Let’s Go Mets.

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From Complex To Queens, Episode 80: Villines Club 4-4-4-4 Life Sep 20, 2020

Show notes

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

With the HMS Olympic colliding with a British warship and almost sinking- barely escaping the fate her sister ships would have- the team talks about the worst possible luck in a baseball context in Promote, Extend, Trade.

After, Steve gives us an update on our adopted CPBL team, the Uni-President Lions, our adopted KBO team, the LG Twins, and our adopted NPB team, the Yakult Swallows.

Next, the team discusses the recently-completed trades for Ariel Jurado and Miguel Castro and shares what what they think of the moves in light of learning who the PTBNL are.

Finally, they discuss some potential changes to the 2021 MLB Draft and how the Mets may be impacted if the process used to determine draft order is altered.

Got questions? Comments? Concerns? You can email the show at fromcomplextoqueens@gmail.com, and follow us on Twitter: Steve (@stevesypa), Lukas (@lvlahos343), (@KenLavin91), and Thomas (@sadmetsszn).

Until next week, #lovethemets #lovethemets!

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Amazin’ Avenue Audio (The Show), Episode 44: Enter the Cohen Sep 17, 2020

Show notes

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

The Mets’ playoff chances are looking less and less likely with each game, but the overall future for the Mets looks a little bright, or a little less Wilponian, with the announcement that Steve Cohen and the Wilpons have agreed on a deal to sell Cohen 95% stake in the Mets. Brian and Chris talk about what Cohen might mean for the team, and speculate as to what type of an owner he may be.

We then shift to the ‘hamstring spasms’ suffered by Jacob deGrom this evening, the continued excellence of Andres Gimenez, and what the rest of 2020 may look like for the Mets.

Chris’s Music Pick:

OSees - Protean Threat

Brian’s Music Pick:

Lo Tom - LP2

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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