Amazin' Avenue: For New York Mets Fans

Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we discuss the GOAT. This week, Brian Salvatore and Ken Lavin discuss the unfortunate diagnosis given to Tom Seaver, the greatest player to ever put on a Mets uniform, and look at a few interesting spring training stories. We also continue to beat the drum for the Mets to bring in some more pitching depth, and dream on guys like Dallas Keuchel, Tony Sipp, and Gio Gonzalez potentially joining the team.  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. You can follow all of our contributors on Twitter: Brian (@BrianNeedsaNap) and Ken (@kenlavin91). And don't forget you can email the show at aaaudiopodcast@gmail.com, and we'll be back next week for another edition of Amazin' Avenue Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we discuss some (hopefully) minor injuries. This week, Rob Wolff and Brian Salvatore discuss the Jed Lowrie and Todd Frazier injuries, and look ahead to a new/old podcast segment 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. You can follow all of our contributors on Twitter: Brian (@BrianNeedsaNap) and Rob (wolffrr).  And don't forget you can email the show at aaaudiopodcast@gmail.com, and we'll be back next week for another edition of Amazin' Avenue Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we take stock of the team in the first week of spring training.  This week, Allison McCague, Steve Sypa, and Brian Salvatore discuss Manny Machado's record-breaking contract with the Padres, the newest Met, Adeiny Hechavarria, and who 'our guys' are in Mets' camp this spring.  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, listen through the embedded player below, or download the podcast directly from Blog Talk Radio. You can follow all of our contributors on Twitter: Brian (@BrianNeedsaNap), Steve (@stevesypa), and Allison (@petitePHD).  And don't forget you can email the show at aaaudiopodcast@gmail.com, and we'll be back next week for another edition of Amazin' Avenue Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we reflect on the start of spring training.  This week, Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore look to the spring training stories that are intriguing them, once again pick 'a guy' in the Mets' bullpen, and discuss the future of entertainment.  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, listen through the embedded player below, or download the podcast directly from Blog Talk Radio. You can follow all of our contributors on Twitter: Brian (@BrianNeedsaNap) and Chris (@ChrisMcShane) And don't forget you can email the show at aaaudiopodcast@gmail.com, and we'll be back next week for another edition of Amazin' Avenue Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we look to the future!  This week, Steve Sypa, Lukas Vlahos, and Ken Lavin take a long look at the Mets' farm system, both the top level prospects and some interesting players further down the 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, listen through the embedded player below, or download the podcast directly from Blog Talk Radio. You can follow all of our contributors on Twitter: Steve Sypa (@stevesypa), Lukas Vlahos (@lvlahos343), and Ken (KenLavin91).  And don't forget you can email the show at aaaudiopodcast@gmail.com, and we'll be back next week for another edition of Amazin' Avenue Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we try to predict the final few moves the Mets may make.  First, Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore discuss the recent signing of Justin Wilson, and look at how the Mets may use their last few weeks of the off-season.  Next, Steve Sypa talks the methodology behind our Top 25 Prospects list, and teases next week's minors-heavy show.  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, listen through the embedded player below, or download the podcast directly from Blog Talk Radio. You can follow all of our contributors on Twitter: Brian (@BrianNeedsaNap), Chris (@ChrisMcShane), and Steve Sypa (@stevesypa). And don't forget you can email the show at podcast@amazinavenueaudio.com, and we'll be back next week for another edition of Amazin' Avenue Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amazin' Avenue Audio, Episode 307: Old Friends with Enos Sarris and Jeffrey Paternostro  Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we discuss the newest Met and the current state of the minor league system  First, Chris McShane and Eno Sarris look at the recent acquisition of Jed Lowrie and the overall state of the Mets.  Next, Chris and Jeffrey Paternostro discuss the Baseball Prospectus 101, specifically what Mets appear on the list. Steve Sypa then checks in the various minor leaguers that came and went over the Mets' late December trades.  And, finally, Allison McCague drops by with an off-season edition of the Nimmometer and the deGrometer.  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, listen through the embedded player below, or download the podcast directly from Blog Talk Radio. You can follow all of our contributors on Twitter: Eno (@EnoSar

Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we talk about music, Star Wars, TV, and Overwatch.  This week, we take a break from the Mets to discuss some of our other favorites from 2018. First, Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore discuss the best music of 2018, including releases by Flasher, Parquet Courts, Courtney Barnett, Say Sue Me, and more.  Next up, Lukas Vlahos discusses his Overwatch League. In our second extended segment of the show, Allison McCague and Kenneth Lavin discuss their favorite TV shows. And finally, Steve Sypa and Brian discuss and debate the best Star Wars films.   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, listen through the embedded player below, or download the podcast directly from Blog Talk Radio. You can follow all of our contributors on Twitter: Brian (@BrianNeedsaNap), Chris (@ChrisMcShane), Lukas Vlahos (@lvlahos343),

Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we spend a lot of time talking about the backstop.  This week, Brian Salvatore, Allison McCague, and Rob Wolff discuss the Mets’ signings of Wilson Ramos, Rajai Davis, and Zack Lee, praise the front office’s apparent plan, and debate what the Mets still need to do this offseason.  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, listen through the embedded player below, or download the podcast directly from Blog Talk Radio. You can follow all of our contributors on Twitter: Brian (@BrianNeedsaNap), Allison (@peteitePHD) and Rob (@wolffrr).  And don't forget you can email the show at podcast@amazinavenueaudio.com, and we'll be back next week for another edition of Amazin' Avenue Audio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we somewhat reluctantly, play "Danza Kuduro" and await some J.T. Realmuto news. This week, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane recap the Winter Meetings, discussing the return of Jeurys Familia, the catching market, and what the Mets need in an outfielder. (1:06) Next up, Steve Sypa recaps the Rule 5 draft. (1:08:37) 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, listen through the embedded player below, or download the podcast directly from Blog Talk Radio. You can follow all of our contributors on Twitter: Brian (@BrianNeedsaNap), Chris (@chrismcshane) and Steve (@stevesypa).  And don't forget you can email the show at podcast@amazinavenueaudio.com, and we'll be back next week for another edition of Amazin' Avenue Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio! This week, Brian was off, Chris chats with Ted Berg about the Cano/Diaz trade, Yasmani Grandal, and absolutely not trading Brandon Nimmo because of his amazing smile. And that chat is followed up by Steve Sypa, who checks in on Peter Alonso, who’s been spoken about very favorably by Brodie Van Wagenen. 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 Stitcher, listen through the embedded player below, or download the podcast directly from Blog Talk Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we debate a blockbuster.  This week, Brian Salvatore, Chris McShane, and Steve Sypa discuss the rumored Mets/Mariners trade.  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, listen through the embedded player below, or download the podcast directly from Blog Talk Radio. You can follow all of our contributors on Twitter: Brian (@BrianNeedsaNap), Chris (@chrismcshane) and Steve (@stevesypa).  And don't forget you can email the show at podcast@amazinavenueaudio.com, and we'll be back next week for another edition of Amazin' Avenue Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we gush all over our boy Jake.  This week, Brian Salvatore welcomes Rob Wolff and Allison McCague on the show to discuss Jacob deGrom, the newest Met's...interesting...talent, and the most hatable players in the league.  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, listen through the embedded player below, or download the podcast directly from Blog Talk Radio. You can follow all of our contributors on Twitter: Brian (@BrianNeedsaNap), Allison McCague (@petitePHD), and Rob (@wolffrr).  And don't forget you can email the show at podcast@amazinavenueaudio.com, and we'll be back next week for another edition of Amazin' Avenue Audio.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we return celebrate the past and look to the future.  This week, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane welcome lots of podcast guests, notably Allison McCague, who discusses Manny Machado, and Jeffrey Paternostro and Steve Sypa, who talk about the state of the Mets’ minor league system. Plus, we welcome our newest writer, Maggie Wiggin!  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, listen through the embedded player below, or download the podcast directly from Blog Talk Radio. You can follow all of our contributors on Twitter: Brian (@BrianNeedsaNap), Chris McShane (@chrismcshane), Allison McCague (@petitePHD), Maggie (@Maggie162), Steve (@stevesypa), and Jeffrey (@jeffpaternostro).   And don't forget you can email the show at podcast@amazinavenueaudio.com, and we'll be back next week for another edition of Amazin

Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we return after a hiatus.  This week, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane look at the CV of Brodie Van Wagenen and talk about what we hope comes out of the GM's office over the next few months. (1:40) 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, listen through the embedded player below, or download the podcast directly from Blog Talk Radio. You can follow all of our contributors on Twitter: Brian (@BrianNeedsaNap) and Chris McShane (@chrismcshane). And don't forget you can email the show at podcast@amazinavenueaudio.com, and we'll be back next week for another edition of Amazin' Avenue Audio.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we are almost done with this cursed season.  First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane talk about Zack Wheeler's stellar season, the Wright Day celebrations, and more. (2:05) Next, Steve Sypa looks at the Rumble Ponies' 2018 season. (54:19) Finally, Allison McCague checks in on both Brandon Nimmo and Jacob deGrom in one of the final Nimmometer and deGrometer segments of the 2018 season. (1:01:22)  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, listen through the embedded player below, or download the podcast directly from Blog Talk Radio. You can follow all of our contributors on Twitter: Brian (@BrianNeedsaNap), Chris McShane (@chrismcshane), Allison McCague (@petitePHD), and Steve (@stevesypa). And don't forget you can email the show at podcast@amazinavenueaudio.com, and we'll be back next week for another

Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we salute our superstar. First up, Chris McShane and Allison McCague discuss the effective end of David Wright's baseball career. (1:28) Next, Steve Sypa goes over how the Mets' affiliates did in 2018. (52:54) Finally, Allison McCague checks in on both Brandon Nimmo and Jacob deGrom in one of the final Nimmometer and deGrometer segments of the 2018 season. (1:02:47)  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, listen through the embedded player below, or download the podcast directly from Blog Talk Radio. You can follow all of our contributors on Twitter: Brian (@BrianNeedsaNap), Allison McCague (@petitePHD), and Steve (@stevesypa). And don't forget you can email the show at podcast@amazinavenueaudio.com, and we'll be back next week for another edition of Amazin' Avenue Audio. Learn more about your ad choi

Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we talk about, of all things, Burning Man.  First up, former Met and Cy Young Award winner Bret Saberhagen joins the show to discuss his time in New York, the changes in the game since he played, and what he thinks of the Mets' current starting pitching. (1:12) Next, Steve Sypa goes over the final Minor League players of the week for 2018. (19:56) Brian Salvatore and Rob Wolff discuss the recent run of great starting pitching, as well as the plan for David Wright. (34:45) Finally, Allison McCague brings us an exceptionally pleasant version of the Nimmometer and the deGrometer, including a game where Brandon Nimmo and Jacob deGrom combined for practically the entire win. (1:18:41) 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, listen through the embedded player below, or download the podcast directly from Blog T

Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we can't figure out this Peter Alonso thing.  This week, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane discuss the pending return of David Wright, the continued dominance of Zack Wheerler, and more. (1:11) Next, Steve Sypa goes over the Minor League players of the week. (42:46) Finally, now that Brandon Nimmo is off the DL, Allison McCague can properly update both the Nimmometer and the deGrometer. (55:29) 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, listen through the embedded player below, or download the podcast directly from Blog Talk Radio. You can follow all of our contributors on Twitter: Brian (@BrianNeedsaNap), Chris McShane (@ChrisMcShane), Allison McCague (@petitePHD), and Steve (@stevesypa). And don't forget you can email the show at podcast@amazinavenueaudio.com, and we'll be back next week for another edit

Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we celebrate Players' Weekend.  This week, Brian Salvatore and Allison McCague talk nicknames, players we hate, and the hopeful return of David Wright to Citi Field. (1:15) Next, Steve Sypa, back from his journey to Appalachia, updates us on the minor league system. (1:30:22) Finally, Allison McCague returns to update both the Nimmometer and the deGrometer. (1:43:41) 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, listen through the embedded player below, or download the podcast directly from Blog Talk Radio. You can follow all of our contributors on Twitter: Brian (@BrianNeedsaNap), Allison McCague (@petitePHD), and Steve (@stevesypa). And don't forget you can email the show at podcast@amazinavenueaudio.com, and we'll be back next week for another edition of Amazin' Avenue Audio. Learn more about your ad choi