Amazin' Avenue: For New York Mets Fans

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio, We convened a special 'emergency' podcast to discuss the Mets re-signing of Yoenis Cespedes. Brian Salvatore, Chris McShane, Greg Karam, and Steve Schreiber gathered on Skype to celebrate and discuss what this signing means for the Mets. As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through iTunes, 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. And don't forget you can email the show at podcast@amazinavenueaudio.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio - the Winter Meetings are getting closer, and AAOP season is in full swing. First up, Brian and Chris talk about Gary Cohen returning to the Mets' booth, the potential loss of Jerry Blevins, and more.(1:20) Next, Kaitlin McCabe discusses another forgotten Met, this time looking back on journeyman relief pitcher Danny Graves. (39:15) Steve Sypa and Greg Karam talk about the recent 40 Man Roster additions, as well as some of the fringier Mets prospects. (42:40) And, finally, Aaron Yorke looks at the Yoenis Cespedes situation, probably not for the last time this offseason. (54:33) You can follow all of our contributors on Twitter: Brian (@BrianNeedsaNap), Chris (@chrismcshane), Aaron (@apy5000), Steve (@stevesypa), Greg (@gregkaram), and Kaitlin (@kam3194). As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through iTunes, 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 embed

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio. We welcome back an old friend, answer your emails, and pay tribute to one of our favorite announcers. First up, Brian and Chris talk about Neil Walker's qualifying offer, the shakeup at third base coach, and answer your emails. (1:09) Next, Steve Schreiber looks back at one of our favorite moments from Frick Award nominee and Mets play by play man, Gary Cohen. (45:33) Finally, Steve Sypa and Greg Karam welcome back our old host and pal Jeffrey Paternostro for an extended prospects segment. (50:28) As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through iTunes, 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 above, or download the podcast directly from Blog Talk Radio. 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 m

First up, Brian and Chris talk about the start of the off-season, and answer your emails. (1:08) Steve Sypa and Greg Karam talk about Andrew Church, and promise to get to the Top 10 guys soon enough. (46:50) Finally, Kaitlin McCabe looks at a forgotten Met that also has ties to the Cubs, Mike DiFelice. (57:53) As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through iTunes, 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. 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

First up, Brian and Chris talk about the World Series, and then touch on the Mets news, including the Jeurys Familia domestic violence arrest, and the Mets picking up the options of Jay Bruce and Jose Reyes, as well as the declining of Jon Niese's option. (1:27) Aaron Yorke discusses the Mets' left-handed bullpen options for 2017. (45:03) Kaitlin McCabe looks at a forgotten Met that was a member of one of the organizations in the World Series this season, Colin Cowgill. (51:50) Finally, Steve Sypa and Greg Karam talk about some of the less talked about prospects in the Mets system. (53:27) As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through iTunes, 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. 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 - it is the World Series, and the Mets, sadly, are not in it. First up, Brian and Chris talk about the likelihood that Yoenis Cespedes opts out of his deal with the Mets, whether we would make Neil Walker a Qualifying Offer, and answer listener questions. (1:08) Steve Sypa and Greg Karam continue their discussion of the Arizona Fall League, and discuss the possibility of an international draft. (46:22) New contributor Kaitlin McCabe looks at a forgotten Met from 2000 National League Championship team, Kurt Abbott. (1:01:12) Aaron Yorke discusses Andrew Miller's postseason usage, and how the Mets may be able to learn from his success.  (1:03:26) And, finally, Kate Feldman checks in with the Panic City Meter now that the Mets are out of the postseason. (1:10:32) As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through iTunes, 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

First up, Brian and Chris talk about the Jay Bruce contract situation, two potential arms for the Mets' bullpen, and Tebowmania! (1:25) Aaron Yorke looks then offers his own look at the Jay Bruce and Kenley Jansen situations for the Mets. (36:55) Steve Sypa and Greg Karam talk about the recent Mets minor league releases (45:47). As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through iTunes, 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. 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 - we are finally getting back into the swing of life after the Wild Card game, and look back a bit on the Mets' (brief) time in the postseason. First up, Brian and Chris look at the final game of the season, talk about our rooting interest in the playoffs, and more.  (1:15) Aaron Yorke talks about possible Mets offseason plans. (40:23) Steve Sypa and Greg Karam talk about the Mets' prospects in the instructional league and the Arizona Fall League. (46:55) You can follow all of our contributors on Twitter: Brian (@BrianNeedsaNap), Chris (@chrismcshane), Aaron (@apy5000), Steve (@stevesypa), and Greg (@gregkaram).   As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through iTunes, 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. And don't forget you can email the show at podcast@amazinavenueaudio.

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio—we prep for the Wild Card game, reflect a bit of how we got here, and more! This week, Chris and Brian pitch their version of the 25-man roster for the Wild Card game, talk Thor vs. Bumgarner, and discuss the last few weeks of Mets baseball. As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through iTunes, 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio. The Mets have the ability to clinch a Wild Card spot this weekend, though the week began on a somber note with the untimely passsing of Jose Fernandez. First up, Steve Schreiber talks about the Mets broadcast and their announcing of the Jose Fernandez memorial before Monday night's game. (2:16) Aaron Yorke looks at the media coverage of the Mets/Marlins game on Monday night. (4:34) Lukas Vlahos takes a look at just how dominant Jose Fernandez was, not just against all of baseball, but specifically against the Mets. (12:48) Steve Sypa and Greg Karam talk about the Mets players in the World Baseball Classic (17:52). Bryan Renzi returns with a Forgotten Mets segment, focusing on Shane Halter. (31:22) And, finally, Kate Feldman attempts to jinx the team, one last time. (36:11) As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through iTunes, 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, lis

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio - we are a bit shaken from the sweep by the Braves but, like good Mets fans, we soldier on, even after embarrassment. First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane discuss Jay Bruce's lack of value for the team, present or future, as well as discuss Jacob deGrom and Neil Walker. (1:10) Steve Sypa and Greg Karam talk about some of their evaluation techniques for pitchers in the Mets minor league system. (36:38) Aaron Yorke looks at the newest Met farmhand, Tim Tebow, and a creative way to get value from him. (52:55) Steve Schreiber helps us to see, via This Week in SNY what we've always known: Keith has some opinions on blondes. (59:55) Lukas Vlahos takes a look at the pitching rotation in the (potential) post season. (1:02:12) Bryan Renzi returns with a Forgotten Mets segment, focusing on Harry Parker. (1:10:25) And, finally, Kate Feldman is still all-in - even if that isn't as easy as it was a week ago. (1:15:25) As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio - we look at the playoff push with equal parts awe and disbelief First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane answer your emails and discuss the Mets' upcoming schedule.(2:01) Steve Schreiber introduces us to a new side of Keith Hernandez - jazz aficionado - in This Week in SNY. (43:59) Lukas Vlahos takes a contrarian's position: there may be hope for Jay Bruce! (46:39) Chris returns to talk to Stuart Johnson, the radio voice of the Brooklyn Cyclones, about all things Cyclones baseball. You can follow Stu on Twitter, @StuJo11. (52:31) Steve Sypa and Greg Karam continue their look back at the minor league season. (1:20:23) Aaron Yorke looks at Wally Backman, and what his departure means for the Mets organization. (1:31:34) And, finally, Kate Feldman takes the pulse of Panic City (1:39:58). As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through iTunes, where we encourage you to leave a review if you enjoy the show. It really helps! And you can find us on the St

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio—if you're as delirious as we are about the Mets' recent winning streak, join the club! First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane discuss the weirdness of the Mets' roster, the past week of winning, and discuss a question that would have seemed unthinkable in April: would you let Rafael Montero make a playoff start? (1:30) Steve Schreiber is back with a This Week in SNY that discusses the one trait that injuries haven't taken from the Mets: their luxurious hair. (24:49) Aaron Yorke talks about the Mets' playoff odds and - spoiler alert - they look good! (27:47) Lukas Vlahos takes a look at the team's fWAR in the Weekly Stat (33:09). Steve Sypa and Greg Karem talk about the end of the Minor League season (37:54). And, finally, Kate Feldman is feeling unsurprisingly optimistic about the Mets' playoff chances (58:16). As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through iTunes, where we encourage you to leave a review if you enjoy the show. It really helps! A

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio - we've delayed our big, celebratory spectacular for a few weeks, but are here with another installment of the podcast to tide you over during your long weekend. First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane discuss what a playoff race in the era of Wild Cards looks like, the surprisingly good starting pitching, and more (1:59). Steve Sypa and Greg Karam talk about some of the Mets pitching prospects that might make an impact down the stretch of this season (34:38). Lukas Vlahos looks at the Mets’ decision not to trade either of their back-end bullpen pieces (45:43), Aaron Yorke looks at the newly likable Mets team (51:15), and finally, Kate Feldman reads our Panic City Meter, and is all in on this team (59:03). You can follow all of our contributors on Twitter: Brian (@BrianNeedsaNap), Chris (@chrismcshane), Kate (@kateefeldman), Aaron (@apy5000), Lukas (@lvlahos343), Steve (@stevesypa), and Greg (@gregkaram). As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast throu

Welcome to another episode of Amazin’ Avenue Audio. If you were looking for details on our live podcast for Saturday, we’ve postponed it for now. We’ll have plenty of details soon on that, and we’re aiming for Saturday, October 1. For now, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane starts off the episode talking about what’s going on with the Mets lately (2:38). Aaron Yorke checks in next (42:09), followed by Steve Schreiber’s TWISNY segment (50:27). From there, Steve Sypa and Greg Karam have a minor league update for you (59:37), and we wrap up with Kate Feldman’s Panic City Meter (1:11:34). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another episode of Amazin’ Avenue Audio. We start with an announcement from Brian Salvatore that we’re going to do a live podcast on Saturday, August 27, to celebrate the 200th episode of the show. We should have details soon, but for now, keep that afternoon open on your calendar. Brian and Chris McShane start off the episode discussing the Mets’ starting rotation and bullpen, Logan Verrett’s claim that he should be on the disabled list, and some of the players who recently became available and might be fun for the Mets to sign (1:53). Steve Schreiber then checks in with the This Week in SNY minute with a highlight from Keith Hernandez (41:40). Aaron Yorke checks in with a response to the idea that Jose Reyes “sparked” the Mets offense when he returned from the disabled list (44:04). And finally, Kate Feldman has the updated on the Panic City Meter (49:05). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio. This week, we take a listener email, talk about Terry Collins, Neil Walker, and more. First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane discuss a potential trade brought up in an email, and discuss Terry Collins’s job performance (1:05). Next up, Aaron Yorke looks at the Mets’ second base situation next year and beyond (37:22). Chris then chats with MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo about the Mets beat and more (43:20). Anthony can be found on Twitter (@AnthonyDiComo), read his work on MLB.com. Finally, Kate Feldman reads our Panic City Meter, and it isn’t looking great (1:05:14). You can follow all of our contributors on Twitter: Brian (@BrianNeedsaNap), Chris (@chrismcshane), Kate (@kateefeldman), and Aaron (@apy5000). As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through iTunes, 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 direct

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio. This week, we dig into the trade deadline, talk about some surprising Met success stories, and more. First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane discuss the two trades the team made ahead of the non-waiver trade deadline, Jacob deGrom’s recent success, and debate the next former Met to have his number to be retired by the team (1:18). Next up, Bryan Renzi joins the show for a Piazza-centric Forgotten Mets segment, highlighting one of the pieces the Mets traded for Piazza (1:17:28). Lukas Vlahos then looks at the Jay Bruce trade in the Weekly Stat, and finds little consolation (1:22:44). Chris then chats with Wick Terrell from the Red Reporter about the Jay Bruce for Dilson Herrera and Max Wotell trade (1:31:13). Wick can be found on Twitter (@wickterrell), read his piece on the trade for the Red Reporter here. Aaron Yorke then looks into Alejandro de Aza’s remarkable July (1:56:09), Steve Schreiber shares a wonderful Keith moment for This Week in SNY (2:02:49), and Ka

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio. This week, we take an extended look at one of the bet Mets of all time, and cover all the recent events in the Mets’ world. First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane talk about the Mets’ rotation, bullpen, and center field situations(1:43), Next up, Aaron Yorke creates a scenario where Mike Piazza returned to the Mets for their 2006 National League championship season (46:49). Lukas Vlahos joins the Piazza party with this week’s weekly stat (52:49), before we get to our main event. Jay Jaffe joins Chris over some beers to talk about only the second player ever inducted into the Hall of Fame, Mike Piazza (1:01:21).You can find Jay’s work on SI.com, and you should both follow him on Twitter (@Jay_Jaffe), and do some reading on his JAWS metric. Finally, Kate Feldman gives us a Panic City Meter that, sadly, highlights the futility of the Mets’ bats right now (2:10:01).   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio. This week, we take a vacation from bad news, and celebrate the fact that the Mets have a few extra days to heal their ailing players. First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane talk (1:10), Next up, Aaron Yorke looks ahead to the trade deadline what the Mets can do in the second half to make it back to the playoffs (34:45). Lukas Vlahos takes a look back at Mets in the Home Run Derby (41:19), and Kate Feldman gives us a Panic City Meter that (shockingly) isn’t full of (new) bad news (46:36). 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