Rico Brogna: A New York Mets Podcast

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Episode 97 - Updated with Diaz Injury Opening day starters announced, more depth at pitching, WBC comments, greatest athlete in New York Mar 16, 2023

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It has leaked, the New York Mets have their opening day starters. Max Scherzer disagrees with the timing of the WBC. Do the Mets need some pitching help? Plus who's the greatest athlete in New York today?

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Opening day starters announced and some pitching help Mar 16, 2023

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The opening day starters have leaked. Did Buck make the right call? Do we think the Mets need some more pitching depth with injuries picking up?

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Max Scherzer's thoughts on the WBC Mar 16, 2023

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Max Scherzer laid out his thoughts on moving the World Baseball Classic. Maybe he's right? Plus the bullpen is starting to take shape due to injuries.

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Justin Verlander vs Aaron Rodgers? Mar 16, 2023

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A question came up on the Carton and Roberts program. Who's the greatest athlete today in New York sports? Is it possible the new QB of the New York Jets Aaron Rodgers the top of the list? Maybe someone on the Mets?

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BONUS: Mets Prospect Brett Baty Is a Big Winner of the WBC | 'Baseball Isn't Boring' Mar 15, 2023

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From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): There have been a ton of winners during the World Baseball Classic, including the great game of baseball itself.

But one player who isn't even playing in the tournament yet is reaping the rewards is top Mets prospect Brett Baty. The former first-round pick is tearing up the Grapefruit League while getting plenty of playing time thanks to the absence of regular third baseman Eduardo Escobar.

Host Rob Bradford sits down with Baty to get to know the third baseman a bit better, while also catching up with The Athletic's Tim Britton to find out what's what when it comes to Baty's spot on the Mets' roster.

Episode 96 - Latest Mets injuries, final roster spots and Brandon Nimmo's debut Mar 13, 2023

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The injuries are starting to pile up in Mets land. How does this change things for the opening day roster? Brandon Nimmo makes his debut and Buck Showalter has a few things he'd like to see changed in baseball.

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Another day another injury Mar 13, 2023

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We have now reached the point of spring training where the injuries are starting to build up. Which ones should we be concerned over and which ones are little to no concern?

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The case for Tim Locastro Mar 13, 2023

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The final position player roster spot is up for grabs. Vientos and Baty have both looked great, but is Tim Locastro the clear cut choice? Evan gives his case on why Locastro could make the opening day roster.

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Brandon Nimmo's spring debut Mar 13, 2023

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It felt like it took forever, but Brandon Nimmo finally made his spring debut over the weekend. How important is it for Nimmo to have a big year after signing a long term contract with the Mets?

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Episode 95 - Quintana sidelined, Mets vs Nicaragua, 2023 promo schedule Mar 09, 2023

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The Mets are dealt with an early injury as newcomer Jose Quintana is sidelined with a rib injury. Tylor Megil pitch clock issue, a very non Mets roster verse Nicaragua and the Mets announce their 2023 promotional schedule.

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