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UnforMETable, Episode 4: Desi Relaford Apr 23, 2019

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Welcome to UnforMETable, a new show from Amazin’ Avenue that looks back on less heralded, more obscure, but quintessential Mets players from the past

This week, Rob Wolff travels back to the 2001 season to take a look at the inexplicably productive season that a utility player claimed off of waivers the previous season had with the Mets. Hear about Desi Relaford’s impressive season with the Mets, his memorable mop-up pitching appearance that year, and his thoughts on the Phillies and their fans that just might make some Mets fans feel even more kinship with the former Met.

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, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts!

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

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

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From Complex to Queens, Episode 4: Bloodlines Apr 22, 2019

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

This week, Steve Sypa, Lukas Vlahos, and Ken Lavin play a 420-inspired Promote, Extend, Trade.

After, the team discusses the hitter and pitcher of the week, Ronny Mauricio and Harol Gonzalez.

Next, the guys discuss the success or lack thereof that the Mets have had over the years drafting or signing the relatives of former major leaguers.

Finally, the team reminisces about three players that had success around this time in years past in Oh Yeah, That Guy.

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 wherever you get your podcasts.

Email the show at fromcomplextoqueens@gmail.com, and follow us on twitter: Steve (@stevesypa), Lukas (@lvlahos343), and Ken (@kenlavin91).

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Amazin' Avenue Audio (The Show): Where Have You Gone, Jamie Moyer? Apr 18, 2019

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

First up this week, we discuss the current Mets' product, specifically how one team can be both so good and so bad at the same time.

Then, we identify our breakout offensive stars of the young season.

After a break, we discuss Jason Vargas and the (perhaps?) extinct 'crafty veteran.'

Finally, we wonder why the 'three outs' Edwin Diaz situation was only just now admitted.

Chris’s music pick for the week:

The Claypool Lennon Delirium - South of Reality

Brian's music pick:

Bodega - Infinite Scroll

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 wherever you get podcasts.

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

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

And, until next time, Let’s Go Mets.

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A Pod of Their Own, Episode 3: A Conversation with Dr. Meredith Wills Apr 17, 2019

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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 the show with a discussion of the Mets’ pitching woes, offset by how great their offense—specifically Pete Alonso—has been. We also talk about the roster crunch with the return of Todd Frazier imminent.

Next, we have an interview with Dr. Meredith Wills—astrophysicist, baseball Hall of Famer, data scientist, knitting designer, and baseball connoisseur. We talk about her work published last summer that revealed what was different about post-2015 baseballs versus pre-2015 baseballs, what she thinks about the current spike in home runs across the game, what it’s like to be a woman in science and baseball, and her latest craft projects.

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 all of our co-hosts on Twitter: Allison McCague (@PetitePhD), Maggie Wiggin (@maggie162), and Linda Surovich (@LindaSurovich). You can follow our guest, Dr. Meredith Wills on Twitter (@Bbl_Astrophyscs) and read her blog, The Hall of Fame Knitter. 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 3: Wilmer ‘Vinegar Bend’ Mizell Apr 16, 2019

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Welcome to UnforMETable, a new show from Amazin’ Avenue that looks back on less heralded, more obscure, but quintessential Mets players from the past

This week, Rob Wolff travels back in time to the franchise’s inaugural season of 1962 to take a look at a pitcher with a very unique nickname who spent the tail end of a solid major league career with Casey’s fabled ‘62 squad. Learn about the historic World Series he participated in, his thoughts on his final days with the Mets, and his at least equally notable post-baseball career.

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 on Twitter @unformetable as well. Tune in next week for another tale from the Mets’ past.

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From Complex to Queens, Episode 3: May the UCL be with us Apr 15, 2019

Show notes

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

This week, Steve Sypa, Lukas Vlahos, and Ken Lavin play a Star Wars-themed Promote, Extend, Trade.

After, the team reveals the hitter and pitcher of the week for the first full week of the minor league season.

Next, Ken shares some anecdotes about Dustin Lawley in The Bottom of the Inning.

Finally, the team reminisces about a pair of old names in Oh Yeah, That Guy.

Follow our hosts on Twitter: Steve (@stevesypa), Lukas (@lvlahos343), and Ken (@kenlavin91). In the coming weeks, we’ll be adding an email address, dedicated Twitter account, and more, so stay tuned!

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Amazin' Avenue in Conversation, Episode 2: Marc Carig Apr 12, 2019

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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.

This week, we welcome old friend Marc Carig to the show. Formerly a Mets beat writer for Newsday, Marc is now a national baseball writer at the Athletic. On the show, Marc discusses an old Amazin’ Avenue rivalry, the greatness of Pete Alonso, and why he misses Mets’ Twitter- seriously. You can follow him on Twitter (@MarcCarig) and find his work at the Athletic.

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) and Brian Salvatore (@BrianNeedsaNap).

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

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Amazin’ Avenue Audio (The Show), Episode 2: Sweden, Here We Come! Apr 11, 2019

Show notes

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

This week, we look back at the Mets’ homestand and worry about the usage of the bullpen.

Then, we (continue to) discuss the potential, or lack thereof, in signing Dallas Keuchel and/or Craig Kimbrel.

Next, we talk about Pete Alsono’s torrid start at the plate.

Finally, we answer an email about Rim Jiggleman....err...Jim RIggleman.

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

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

And, until next time, Let’s Go Mets.

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A Pod of Their Own, Episode 2: Please sign Dallas Keuchel Apr 10, 2019

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This week, we begin by discussing the lack of pitching depth and how the Mets could seriously get a leg up on their competition by signing Dallas Keuchel.

Next, we talk about a controversial sign that was displayed in the Wrigley Field press box that was an incredibly tone deaf move by the organization.

We introduced a new segment this week where we answered some emails, one of which suggested a lyric change in “Meet the Mets”.

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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UnforMETable, Episode 2: David West Apr 09, 2019

Show notes

Welcome to UnforMETable, a new show from Amazin’ Avenue that looks back on less heralded, more obscure, but quintessential Mets players from the past

This week, Rob Wolff travels back in time to the late 80s to look at the hyped prospect background and brief Met career of David West. Relive his Met debut in a rare era of unbridled Met fan optimism until the formerly “untouchable” prospect was deemed very touchable as the 1989 team tried to replace an injured Dwight Gooden for a playoff push, landing West in Minnesota, where he would eventually earn himself the World Series ring we wish he got in 1988.

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, or listen through the embedded player below.

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 tune in next week for another tale from the Mets’ past.

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