Rico Brogna: A New York Mets Podcast

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Episode 99 - Wrap the Mets in bubble wrap until opening day Mar 20, 2023

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Brandon Nimmo makes everyone hold their breath. How will the bullpen shake out now that Diaz is gone? Vogelbach's power outage in the spring, six man rotation, Trea Turner's impact in Philly, plus what did Evan get in the mail from the New York Mets???

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Finding Nimmo Mar 20, 2023

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Brandon Nimmo gave every Mets fan, player and exec a major scare on Friday night sliding into second base. Thankfully, it looks like Nimmo came away from an awkward slide with no significant damage. Will he be back for opening day?

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Don't buy into spring training production Mar 20, 2023

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We're getting closer to the start of the season, is there anyone who is raising an alarm with their spring training production? Do the Mets have depth that will carry them through a full season?

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Six man rotation & Trea Turner Mar 20, 2023

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Buck has made it known that the Mets will most likely start the season with a six man rotation. Is this something the team should stick with for the entire season? Plus a closer look at Trea Turner the Philadelphia Phillies shortstop.

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What's in the box? Mar 20, 2023

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Steve Cohen and the Mets sent out their yearly box for season ticket holders. The 60th anniversary was special, but Evan thinks that Uncle Steve outdid himself with the 2023 gift.

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BONUS: Brandon Nimmo Navigates The New World of Baseball | 'Baseball Isn't Boring' Mar 17, 2023

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From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): The debates are flying throughout baseball. Most recently, there have been the arguments for and against holding the World Baseball Classic after Edwin Diaz's injury. Host Rob Bradford has his thoughts on the matter, which he voices at the outset of this podcast.

And then there are the rule changes. Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo joins Bradfo to offer a poignant perspective of where baseball is at with the new rules and why they may or may not work. It's the kind of conversation that should be important with less than two weeks until the regular season. To top things off, Mets manager Buck Showalter weighs in.

Episode 98 - Edwin Diaz is out for the 2023 season Mar 17, 2023

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It's official, Edwin Diaz has had his surgery on his patellar tendon and will most likely miss the entire season due to the 8 month recovery time. This sucks. But is the season over? Is that a wrap on the 2023 New York Mets? No it's not, but what's the game plan? Listen and find out.

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Edwin Diaz is gone and there's nothing we can do Mar 17, 2023

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Where were you when you learned about Edwin Diaz's injury. Evan and Hoff take you through learning about a devastating injury to the most electric closer in baseball.

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Mets can still win the World Series without Edwin Diaz Mar 17, 2023

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There is a lot of Mets fans who are convinced the season is over. That's not even close to true. The New York Mets are still a World Series contender. It just makes it more difficult.

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There is history of teams losing stars and still doing well Mar 17, 2023

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Edwin Diaz is not the first and won't be the last star to get hurt before the season starts. There is also history that good teams find a way to win anyway. If the Mets are destined to be good this season, it won't be because Edwin Diaz isn't there.

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