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Episode 243: Podcast Like It's 1999 with Bobby Valentine and Greg Prince Jun 22, 2017

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The co-hosts split up to interview folks about the late 90s/early 00s, and more. First up, Brian Salvatore chats with former Mets manager Bobby Valentine about his playing days, his approach to managing, and why he loves Japan. (1:19) Next, Chris McShane interviews author Greg Prince about his new book, Piazza: Catcher, Slugger, Icon, Star. (13:22) Steve Sypa then looks at the Mets minor league players of the week for week 11. (38:48) Brian Wright returns to talk about the top five internal team fights in Mets history. (49:12) Next, Aaron Yorke looks at the Met's six man rotation. (54:39) And, finally, Kate Feldman checks in on the Panic City Meter. (1:01:13)

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Episode 242: The 2017 Draft Recap Jun 15, 2017

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First up, Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore welcome former Amazin' Avenue contributor Alex Nelson and current site/podcast contributor Steve Sypa to help make some sense of the 2017 First Year Player Draft. Brian and Chris then stick around to answer an email. Next, Aaron Yorke looks at the Met's main division rival at this point, the Washington Nationals. Steve Sypa then looks at the Mets minor league players of the week for weeks 9 and 10. Brian Wright returns to talk about the top five draft mistakes in Mets history. And, finally, Kate Feldman checks in on the Panic City Meter.

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Episode 241: Tangents and Gloom Jun 09, 2017

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First up, Brian Salvatore announces an Amazin' Avenue Audio meetup at the Monday June 12th Mets game. (0:45) Then, Brian is joined by former host Jeffrey Paternostro to discuss Desmond Lindsay, the Mountain Goats, bobbleheads, and more to make you think you've stepped into a time machine to Episode 142. (2:03) Next, Aaron Yorke takes us on another trip throughout the NL East. (40:30) Brian Wright returns to talk about the top five draft steals in Mets history. (51:18) And, finally, Kate Feldman checks in on the Panic City Meter. (55:04)

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Episode 240: The Pittsburgh Special Jun 01, 2017

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First up, Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore talk about their trips to Pittsburgh, Bruce vs. Granderson, and more. (1:09) Next, Aaron Yorke takes us on a trip throughout the NL East. (39:26) Brian Wright returns to talk about the top five seasons of Tom Seaver's Mets career. (48:31) Steve Sypa talks about the minor league players for the week for the eighth week of the season. (53:00) Kaitlin McCabe and Steve Schreiber are back with more unsolicited advice. (1:00:27) And, finally, Kate Feldman checks in on the Panic City Meter. (1:12:39)

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Episode 239: Can the Mets play the Angels every week? May 25, 2017

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First up, Chris and Brian talk about the state of the pitching staff and why the team should just forfeit Sunday games. (1:20) Steve Sypa talks about the minor league players for the week for the seventh week of the season. (35:37) Next, Bryan Renzi looks back at a Forgotten Met from the past decade, Ruben Gotay. (46:49) Kaitlin McCabe and Steve Schreiber are back with more unsolicited advice. (57:29) And, finally, Kate Feldman checks in on the Panic City Meter. (1:26:26)

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Episode 238: Not the fun kind of streaking May 18, 2017

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Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio. This week, we try to cope in various ways. First up, Chris and Brian return to answer your emails and try to make sense of the Mets world. (1:27) Steve Sypa talks about the minor league players for the week for the sixth week of the season. (44:28) Next, Aaron Yorke looks at the newest Met, Neil Ramirez, as well as new-ish Met Paul Sewald. (52:43) Brian Wright walks us through the Top 5 relief pitchers in team history, and makes us sad that we have such few even decent relievers. (1:00:14) Kaitlin McCabe and Steve Schreiber are back with more unsolicited advice. (1:04:36) And, finally, Kate Feldman checks in on the Panic City Meter. (1:24:38)

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Episode 237: Welcome to the Milone-ium May 11, 2017

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Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio. This week, we have surprisingly minimal Harvey talk! First up, Kaitlin McCabe and Steve Schreiber welcome a new segment, Unsolicited Advice, to the podcast. (1:40) Next, Aaron Yorke looks at the newest Met, Tommy Milone. (23:01) Steve Sypa talks about the minor league players for the week for the fifth week of the season, as well as recaps how the affiliates have been looking thus far. (28:53) Brian Wright walks us through the Top 5 regular season comebacks, partially inspired by last week's comeback against the Fish. (39:46) And, finally, Kate Feldman checks in on the Panic City Meter. (45:25)

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Episode 236: Slightly less panicked than last week May 04, 2017

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First up, Brian and Chris discuss the current, borderline insane, week for the Mets. (1:18) Next, Bryan Renzi returns with a Forgotten Mets segment on Terry Leach. (41:36) Steve Sypa talks about the minor league players for the week for the fourth week of the season. (51:43) Brian Wright walks us through the Top 5 regular season games of 1986, a season that looks quite different from this one thus far. (1:00:01) And, finally, Kate checks in on the Panic City Meter (1:07:43)

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Episode 235: Life is Pain Apr 27, 2017

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Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio. This week, we hurt. First up, Brian and Chris lament the current state of the Mets, and answer your emails. (1:26) Steve Sypa talks about the minor league players for the week for the third week of the season. (52:21) Brian Wright walks us through the Top 5 devastating injuries the Mets have suffered over the years. (1:02:38) Next, Aaron Yorke looks at some of the offensive woes the team is experiencing. (1:07:54) And, finally, Kate checks in on the Panic City Meter. (1:14:45)

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Episode 234: Reyes Avenue Audio, with guest Todd Zeile Apr 20, 2017

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Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio. This week, we lament the series in Miami, talk a lot about the Met who is playing the worst right now, and more. First up, Chris chats with former Met/current SNY analyst Todd Zeile about his time playing for the Mets and more. (1:06) Brian and Chris answer some emails, talk about Jose Reyes, and debate a Philadelphia related query. (10:19) Steve Sypa talks about the minor league players for the week for the second week of the season. (49:24) Next, Aaron Yorke continues the Jose Reyes discussion (46:49) And, finally, Kate checks in on the Panic City Meter (1:04:37)

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