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UnforMETable, Episode 40: Claudell Washington Aug 25, 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.

Claudell Washington debuted in Oakland as a teenager at the tail end of the A’s early 1970s dynasty. While he never quite lived up to some predictions of a Hall of Fame level career, Washington became a solid, well-traveled offensive contributor.

His fascinating, lengthy career brought him to the Mets in 1980, where Washington had a solid half-season—including one historic three home run game that placed his name on a short list with Babe Ruth and Johnny Mize.

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 your 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 76: The Freshmen Aug 24, 2020

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

John Lennon’s killer was sentenced to 20 years to life on this date in 1981, so the team discusses what Beatles songs to Promote, Extend, or 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.

Finally, the team takes a look at all of the rookies being called up and pick a prospect who either has recently been promoted or is likely to be promoted very soon that they wish were in the Mets’ system.

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), and (@KenLavin91), and Thomas (@sadmetsszn).

Until next week, #lovethemets #lovethemets!

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A Pod of Their Own, Episode 58: We’re pro-fun Aug 19, 2020

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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 house of cards that is the Mets’ rotation—the continued struggles of Steven Matz, along with Corey Oswalt having to fill in for David Peterson. But, the 2020 season has had bright spots, including Robinson Cano, Andres Gimenez, Luis Guillorme, J.D. Davis, and Michael Conforto.

Next, we talk about Fernando Tatis Jr. upsetting the “unwritten rules” crowd with the grand slam he hit 3-0. On this podcast, we support fun players being fun.

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 75: Don’t you (forget about me) Aug 16, 2020

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

In honor of the anniversary of Fantasmagorie, widely considered by film historians to be the first animated cartoon movie, the team Promotes, Extends, and Trades more contemporary cartoon movies.

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.

Then, the team discusses some more roster moves over the past week.

Finally, they discuss who they believe should be sent to the Mets’ alternative training site in Coney Island if Major League Baseball goes through with a plan they are currently mulling to expand rosters by 15 players, from 60 to 75.

Until next week, #lovethemets #lovethemets!

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A Pod of Their Own, Episode 57: I saw a take on Twitter and got mad Aug 12, 2020

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This week, we begin by welcoming Kellyanne Healey as our new guest co-host. We then discuss the Marcus Stroman and Yoenis Cespedes opt-outs and how the Mets made a mess of it like they usually do.

Next, we talk about players breaking the protocols and the latest brawl the Astros were involved in.

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), 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 74: What we’ve got (and remember that) Aug 10, 2020

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

In honor of the founding of the Society for American Baseball Research in 1971, the team promotes, extends, and trades some stats.

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.

Then, the team discusses some more roster moves over the past week.

Finally, they discuss how the minor leaguers who have been promoted this season have been doing and how their success/failure this season helps in the long run.

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

Until next week, #lovethemets #lovethemets!

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Amazin' Avenue in Conversation, Episode 15: Jay Horwitz Aug 06, 2020

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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.

Jay Horwitz started working for the Mets in 1980 and, forty years later, has stories about just about every player to wear orange and blue. He's also the author of Mr. Met: How a Sports-Mad Kid from Jersey Became Like Family to Generations of Big Leaguers, which hit stores in May. You can follow Jay on Twitter (@Jay_HorwitzPR), and make sure to pick up the book!

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

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

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UnforMETable, Episode 39: Walt Terrell Aug 04, 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.

Walt Terrell came to the Mets organization in a trade remembered more for the other piece in the deal—Ron Darling—as the two AA starters joined a struggling organization trading its lone fading star, Lee Mazzilli.

Terrell was the first of the team’s young pitching prospects to make the majors. And while he struggled at times on the hill, he had one of the most memorable days at the plate that a Mets pitcher has ever had. Then, just as he established himself as a solid major league starter, the team traded him for a potential power bat in Howard Johnson.

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 73: Deep end of the pool Aug 02, 2020

Show notes

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

First, 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.

After, the team discusses some roster moves over the past week involving Jordan Humphreys and Franklin Kilomé.

Finally, with all of the roster moves over the course of the first week of the season, the team looks at the minor league players at the Mets Alternate Training Site in Coney Island and discuss who they are bullish or bearish on if they were called up to the major league team.

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

Until next week, #lovethemets #lovethemets!

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A Pod of Their Own, Episode 56: Lindigs Aug 01, 2020

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This week, we start with a chat about the first week of Mets baseball—from Cespedes homers to bullpen woes to the debuts of Andres Gimenez and David Peterson.

Next, we discuss the Marlins coronavirus outbreak and the already obvious failure on the part of Major League Baseball to conduct the season safely.

We also officially kick off our 2020 Dollars 4 Dingers campaign and answer your emails.

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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