Episode 243: Podcast Like It's 1999 with Bobby Valentine and Greg Prince
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 lea...
1hr 5m Jun 22, 2017
1hr 5m
Episode 242: The 2017 Draft Recap
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 m...
1hr 26m Jun 15, 2017
1hr 26m
Episode 241: Tangents and Gloom
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 W...
59m Jun 09, 2017
59m
Episode 240: The Pittsburgh Special
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) Kaitli...
1hr 18m Jun 01, 2017
1hr 18m
Episode 239: Can the Mets play the Angels every week?
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 advic...
1hr 31m May 25, 2017
1hr 31m
Episode 238: Not the fun kind of streaking
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...
1hr 30m May 18, 2017
1hr 30m
Episode 237: Welcome to the Milone-ium
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 affili...
52m May 11, 2017
52m
Episode 236: Slightly less panicked than last week
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 on...
1hr 12m May 04, 2017
1hr 12m
Episode 235: Life is Pain
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 ...
1hr 18m Apr 27, 2017
1hr 18m
Episode 234: Reyes Avenue Audio, with guest Todd Zeile
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 ta...
1hr 9m Apr 20, 2017
1hr 9m
Episode 233: Citizens Bank Park Fixes All
Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio. This week, we look back on the Mets' mastery of the Phillies, the first few days of the minor league season, and more. First up, Chris and Brian give an overview of the first nine games, and answer your email  (1:13) Aaron Yorke then discusses some of the special event uniforms the team will be wearing throughout the year  (48:15) Steve  Sypa then checks...
1hr 17m Apr 13, 2017
1hr 17m
Episode 232: Wait, we got Noah Syndergaard on the show?
Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio—No, seriously, Thor is on the show. First up, Chris sits down with Noah Syndergaard (@NoahSyndergaard) about Sportscrate, pitching, and lunch. (1:06) Next, Brian, Greg, Steve, and (sort of) Lukas talk about the Mets minor league system, including some of 'their guys.' (11:01) Brian Wright returns with another Top 5 list, this time focused on Mets' Opening...
1hr 39m Apr 06, 2017
1hr 39m
Episode 231: Nelson Figueroa Returns, and the 2017 Pitching Preview
Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio. SNY's in-studio analyst joins the show, we introduce a new segment, and more. First up, Chris sits down with SNY's Nelson Figueroa (@FigSNY) to discuss his speciality: pitching. (1:11) Next, Brian and Chris discuss the Jeurys Familia suspension, the state of the Mets' rotation, answer your emails, and look at the NL East's pitching depth. (26:35) Finally...
1hr 30m Mar 31, 2017
1hr 30m
Episode 230: The 2017 Offensive Preview and WBC Wrap Up Show
Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio—we look at the Mets' offensive profile and the end of the 2017 World Baseball Classic. First up, Brian and Chris answer some emails, and take a position by position look at the Mets' offense. (1:11) Steve Sypa wraps up the World Baseball Classic coverage for us, recording just minutes after Team USA's victory. (36:54) Finally, Kate Feldman returns with th...
1hr 3m Mar 25, 2017
1hr 3m
Episode 229: Harvey's Velocity Freakout Edition
First up, Brian and Chris discuss the dip in Matt Harvey's velocity, the potential for the Winter Classic to be held at Citi Field, and the World Baseball Classic. (1:06) Steve Sypa continues the WBC love by talking about 5 surprises from the Classic. (41:21) Finally, Bryan Renzi covers '87 Met Mark Carreon for this week's Forgotten Met. (52:59) You can follow all of our contributors on Twit...
1hr 5m Mar 17, 2017
1hr 5m
Episode 228: Now batting, the left fielder, Tim Tebow
Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio—we've got a light week, but one that's heavy on everyone's favorite former college football star. This week, Brian and Chris discuss Tim Tebow, among the other small stories emerging from Mets camp. You can follow all of our contributors on Twitter: Brian (@BrianNeedsaNap) and Chris (@chrismcshane). As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast th...
46m Mar 14, 2017
46m
Episode 227: The Podcast is ITBSOIL
Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio - spring training is in full swing, and we take a look at some of the stories emerging from Mets camp. First up, Brian and Chris discuss the David Wright situation, as well as some other lingering spring issues. (1:06) Next up, Bryan Renzi returns with a Forgotten Met segment on Ed Charles (41:19). And, finally, Steve Sypa talks about some of the minor le...
1hr 4m Mar 07, 2017
1hr 4m
Episode 226: Spring Is (Sort of) Here
Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio - we get back into the regular shows, and see a segment return! First up, Brian and Chris discuss the Neil Walker extension talks, a look at the fifth starter competition, and more. (1:07) Next up, Bryan Renzi returns with a Forgotten Met from the 2008 season. (49:10) And, finally, Steve Sypa talks about the World Baseball Classic. (55:02) You can follow...
1hr 15m Feb 24, 2017
1hr 15m
Episode 225: AARGH 2017
Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio—we got a ton of our usuals in one room and let madness ensue! At the AARGH—the Amazin' Avenue Regional Gathering Here, held at the Blarney Rock in Midtown Manhattan on February 11—we gathered a nice cross-section of podcast regulars, past and present, and discussed Gabriel Ynoa and...well, not much else, really. You can follow all of our contributors on Tw...
19m Feb 15, 2017
19m
Episode 224: The Bullpen Is (Probably) Complete
Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio—we recap all of last week's bullpen signings and plug the AARGH meet-up a bunch. First up, Chris and Brian discuss last week's bullpen signings and answer an email. (1:16) Finally, Steve Sypa talks about the end of the Caribbean Series and the start of the World Baseball Classic. (31:08) You can follow all of our contributors on Twitter: Brian (@BrianNeed...
37m Feb 10, 2017
37m
Episode 223: The Penultimate Bullpen Discussion
Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio. We miss all the news by 24 or so hours but still have a show for you to enjoy. First up, Chris and Brian discuss a great piece by our pal Ted Berg, the (now former) bullpen situation, and what to do with Mets outfielders, including, but not limited to Jay Bruce. (2:05) And, to warm our cold winter hearts, Steve Sypa talk about the Caribbean Series and the...
54m Feb 04, 2017
54m
Episode 222: Thor's Top Ten, plus guest Jim Duquette
Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio - we talk Thor's top 10, talk with a former Mets' GM, and more. First up, Chris and Brian discuss Noah Syndergaard's list of top 10 pitchers right now, the Jay Bruce situation (again), and the available relief pitching options for the Mets. (1:01) Then, we share some audio from the Nelson Figuroa charity bowling event, where we caught up with former Mets g...
48m Jan 30, 2017
48m
Episode 221: Jeremy Hefner, we hardly knew ye
Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio - we have a modicum of Mets news, but some pretty big baseball news to discuss. First up, Steve Sypa discusses one of the best pitching prospects in the Mets' system, Thomas Szapucki. Then, Chris and Brian discuss the Jay Bruce situation (again), Wilmer Flores and the Mets trading arbitration figures, Jeremy Hefner's retirement, the new Free Shirt Friday o...
1hr 2m Jan 19, 2017
1hr 2m
Episode 220: The Long Winter
This week, Chris and Brian discuss spring training invitees, the best broadcasters in baseball, and more. (1:04) Steve Sypa talks about the Mets players and prospects playing in Winter Leagues this season. (38:36) And, finally, Aaron Yorke talks about the Jay Bruce and Wally Backman situations. (44:52) As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through iTunes, where we encourage y...
51m Jan 13, 2017
51m
Episode 219: New Year’s Mets, guest Nelson Figueroa
Welcome to another edition of Amazin’ Avenue Audio. Brian is out sick this week, but Aaron and I have you covered for the show’s usual weekly Mets chat and your emails (0:30). Following that, I’m joined by former Mets pitcher and current SNY analyst Nelson Figeuroa (36:30) for a great chat about the Mets’ offseason, pitching—with great insight and stories on Dan Warthen, Johan Santana, and Ped...
1hr 5m Jan 04, 2017
1hr 5m
Episode 218: Smell ya later, 2016
Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio, where we bid farewell to the year. This week, Chris, Brian, and Aaron discuss Jeurys Familia, the World Baseball Classic, and share their personal 2016 Mets highlights and some 2017 Mets resolutions. 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 yo...
58m Dec 31, 2016
58m
Episode 217: Offseason's Greetings
Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio - not a deal was stirring, not even a reliever, but we're here for your holiday drive! First up, Brian and Chris answer an email, talk center field rumors, and put together a playlist for your listening pleasure—and note that Brian switched his Chance the Rapper pick, because he's fickle). And, finally, Steve Sypa walks us through the top prospects in the ...
43m Dec 23, 2016
43m
Episode 216: It's Oh So Quiet
First up, Brian and Chris answer an email and opine on the quiet end of the Winter Meetings. (1:15) And, finally, Aaron Yorke looks at the state of catching for the Mets (32:43) 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 embedd...
44m Dec 19, 2016
44m
Episode 215: Winter Meetings Wonderland
Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio! Most of baseball was in Maryland this week, but we were here, recapping the Winter Meetings for you! First up, Brian and Chris talk the Jay Bruce market, the Nationals trade for Adam Eaton, and answer your emails. (1:19) Milo Taibi talks about a classic Winter Meetings moment, the Chin-lung Hu press conference. (30:54) Steve Sypa and Greg Karam discuss n...
1hr Dec 09, 2016
1hr
Episode 214: What do we talk about now?
Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio. We are living in a post-Cespedes speculation world, and it is glorious! First up, Brian and Chris discuss the new CBA, and present our AAOPs, both of which are sort of silly for different reasons. (1:24) Next, Aaron Yorke discusses the speed at which the Mets signed Yoenis Cespedes, and the Mets' potential Winter Meetings wheelings and dealings. (39:39) ...
1hr 3m Dec 02, 2016
1hr 3m
Episode 213: I Got the Contract, You Know the Name
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 en...
34m Nov 30, 2016
34m
Episode 212: Black (Uniforms) Friday
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 Ka...
1hr 2m Nov 25, 2016
1hr 2m
Episode 211: Return of the Jeff
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 C...
1hr 47m Nov 18, 2016
1hr 47m
Episode 210: Waiting for Yo
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 enc...
1hr 2m Nov 11, 2016
1hr 2m
Episode 209: Good For Bill Murray
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 mem...
1hr 9m Nov 04, 2016
1hr 9m
Episode 208: The Opt-Out Speculation Spectacular
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...
1hr 15m Oct 27, 2016
1hr 15m
Episode 207: Option and Trade
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 i...
1hr Oct 20, 2016
1hr
Episode 206: See ya in 2017, Mets
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...
1hr 4m Oct 14, 2016
1hr 4m
Episode 205: Syndergaard Rhymes with Wild Card
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 yo...
52m Oct 04, 2016
52m
Episode 204: JDF 16
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 g...
41m Sep 30, 2016
41m
Episode 203: Bay Jruce
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 ...
1hr 21m Sep 22, 2016
1hr 21m
Episode 202: Strength of Schedule Celebration, with guest Stuart Johnson
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 ...
1hr 44m Sep 15, 2016
1hr 44m
Episode 201: Wild (Card) Days
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 T...
1hr 3m Sep 09, 2016
1hr 3m
Episode 200: So this is a winning streak?
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 tal...
1hr 4m Sep 01, 2016
1hr 4m
Episode 199: Party Like it's Episode 199
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), foll...
1hr 16m Aug 25, 2016
1hr 16m
Episode 198: Hot mess in the summertime
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, Loga...
55m Aug 18, 2016
55m
Episode 197: Dog Days, with guest Anthony DiComo
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 ...
1hr 9m Aug 11, 2016
1hr 9m
Episode 196: Hey Jay, with guest Wick Terrell
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...
2hr 13m Aug 04, 2016
2hr 13m
Episode 195: Piazza, Hall of Fame Catcher, with guest Jay Jaffe
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 champ...
2hr 14m Jul 21, 2016
2hr 14m
Episode 194: All-Star Breakin’
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...
52m Jul 14, 2016
52m