Episode 93: The AAA AAOP extravaganza
In "The Ballad of Anthony Young" edition, Jeffrey and Greg and Chris and Rob(!!!) all sit down to discuss their Amazin' Avenue Offseason Plans. Greg likes Michael Saunders, Jeffrey is banking of Aaron Hicks, Rob likes Cargo (shockednotshocked) and Chris opts to totally cheat. With that dispatched, we head to your e-mails on TRAIDS, guys vs. dudes, and a whole bunch of shortstops, complete with ...
10m Nov 12, 2014
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Episode 92.5: Wait, the Mets did what?
In the "The Michael Cuddyer Special," the Mets signed Michael Cuddyer, and Greg and Jeffrey are very confused. Mets Twitter is breaking news, no not #MetsTwitter, Mets' twitter (@Mets, no 3 instead of an 'e' to be found). Is this a good deal for the Mets, in a vaccuum or otherwise? What does the loss of a first-round pick mean for the system? Does this signal a change in approach for this front...
10m Nov 11, 2014
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Episode 92: Fire up the hot stove
In "The worst podcast money can buy" edition, Jeffrey and Greg officially kick off the offseason with a discussion of...uh...40-man moves. Okay, that's not so exciting. But we also have players not on the Mets getting qualifying offers! No? How about an appearance from Newsday's Marc Carig to discuss the Mets offseason plans and Kansas City BBQ? Better, warmer? Good. We also continue our road t...
10m Nov 06, 2014
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Episode 91: Actual Mets news and video scouting Gabriel Ynoa
In the "HoJo's amazing mustache" edition, Jeffrey and Greg discuss the recent Mets field staff changes and speculate if there might be another on the horizon with Joe Maddon now a free agent. Next, we discuss Gabriel Ynoa, taking an in-depth look at his August 20th start against Erie. Shockingly, Jeffrey liked him more than Greg. Then, we answer your e-mails on Michael Cuddyer, the TDA to the o...
10m Oct 29, 2014
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Episode 90: Former first round picks and so many e-mails
In the "Frank Viola: 2012 Mets trivia question answer" edition, Greg and Jeffrey have a lot to tackle before Jeffrey can slip out to meet a buddy for a(nother) drink. First we debate potential ex-Mets hitting coach candidates and wax poetic about Nick Evans' (whoever that is) hair. Next, we continue our road to the Amazin' Avenue 2015 Mets prospect list with a discussion about the progress of r...
10m Oct 22, 2014
10m
Episode 89: Marcos Molina, WAR, and CM Punk; yes, it's the offseason.
In the "Will the Mets bench Dave Magadan when Keith Hernandez returns" edition, Jeffrey and Greg have a lot of your e-mails to answer. But first we kick things off by not talking about Matt Harvey's concert-going habits, or the Mets moving the fences in again. We do have a discussion of Mets pitching prospect Marcos Molina for you though. Then, we answer your e-mails. For an hour. There is a le...
10m Oct 14, 2014
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Episode 88: RIP 2014 Mets (for real this time)
In the "1988: The year the Mets broke little Jeffrey's heart" edition, Greg and Jeffrey say good bye to the 2014 season. We talk about whether or not we actually enjoyed this year's Mets experience, discuss our favorite moments from the year that was, and spend 30 seconds or less on every single player that made an appearance for the Mets in 2014. Next, we start our road to the AA 2015 Prospect...
10m Oct 08, 2014
10m
Episode 87: Rob missed his train
In Episode 87, Chris records solo! It's all about your emails, as well as touching upon who to root for in the playoffs this year, Bartolo Colon's 200 innings pitched, and Lucas Duda's 30 home runs. Chris's dog approved of this edition of the podcast and thinks you will, too.
10m Oct 03, 2014
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Episode 86: A look back at a deGrominant (sorry) season
In the "BTW the Mets won a World Series with Rafael Santana at shortstop" edition, Greg and Jeffrey try to decipher what to expect from Jacob deGrom going forward. Will this be his 'career year,' and do we prefer Jacob deGrom or Zack Wheeler in 2015? Next, we sort of defend the Sandy Alderson extension and look at what #MetsTwitter is really talking about when they talk about Sandy Alderson. Th...
10m Sep 24, 2014
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Episode 85: Nothing in this podcast should be construed as legal advice
In the "We should really be watching Jacob deGrom instead" edition, Jeffrey and Greg made the mistake of scheduling their host segments while Jacob deGrom was breaking records and stuff. So get ready for short and disjointed commentary on the Mets dashed playoff dreams, stompgate, and how being a Mets fan is kind of icky now. Fortunately we have a couple guests to do the heavy lifting. First, J...
10m Sep 18, 2014
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Episode 84: Ceci n'est pas une playoff race
In the "Meaningfulish games in September?" edition, our hosts our woefully underprepared to talk about the Mets. Greg was in Italy for the last couple weeks, and Jeffrey is just usually underprepared to talk about the Mets. Nevertheless we cover the Dilson Herrera's recent past and current future, ponder if the Mets are actually in a playoff race, commiserate over how depressed Mets fans should...
10m Sep 10, 2014
10m
Episode 83.5: All your e-mails, half the hosts
In the "83.5 is the saddest number that you'll ever do" edition. Jeffrey and...uh, just Jeffrey answer your e-mails. You see, there were a number of scheduling conflicts this week, but there were A LOT of e-mails. So one man and a can of beer take on your questions about Dario Alvarez (again), T.J. Rivera (also again, but the first time this year I think), the Savannah Sand Gnats, the best pitc...
10m Sep 04, 2014
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Episode 83: We are losing our enthusiasm
In the "At least we got Keith" edition, Chris and Jeffrey are losing their enthusiasm for the 2014 Mets, although Jeffrey manages to keep the second division soccer talk to a mimimum this week. We do talk a bit about the whys and why nots of a potential Bartolo Colon trade, and sing the praises of Lucas Duda, before we answer your e-mails on Steven Matz, Akeel Morris, the (sigh) Rule 5 draft, a...
10m Aug 28, 2014
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Episode 82: Cubs Shortstops, Mets Pitchers, Unfair Trivia
In the "The Mets should draft Dwight Gooden every year" edition, Jeffrey first needs to tell you all about Vicente Lupo stealing home in an Appy League game. Then Chris and Jeffrey talk about the trade rumors (still) swirling around the Mets and the Cubs. Jeffrey still doesn't think a prospect-for-prospect trade is going to happen, but we'll still cover each of the meain candidates, and yes, ev...
10m Aug 20, 2014
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Episode 81: Rafael Montero's latest start, UNTRAID Tulowitzki and Gonzalez?
In the "[insert trivia answer here]" episode of the podcast, Rob and Chris talk about Rafael Montero's latest start, the Mets' struggles against the Natinals, Dilson Herrera and Brandon Nimmo, the Mets' seemingly never-ending shortstop situation, and whether or not Terry Collins is really deserving of getting the boot.
10m Aug 15, 2014
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Episode 80: Second Division Baseball and Second Division Soccer
The "In which our heroes don't feel like talking about the Mets so Jeffrey and David Roth discuss movies they have watched on buses" edition is a bit of a misnomer, because Jeffrey and Greg spend two hours plus talking about the Mets, at least when Jeffrey isn't interrupting to give Greg and the audience NASL updates. It's not entirely a misnomer though, because Jeffrey and SBNation's David Rot...
10m Aug 07, 2014
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Episode 79: Tulo and the TRAID deadline
In the "There's always money for Tulo in the banana stand edition," Jeffrey and Greg are contractually obligated to talk about the Troy Tulowitzki trade rumors, since they clearly aren't going away. We point out that the Mets prospects have their flaws too, and uh, probably aren't turning into 5-win players before discussing potential Carlos Gonzalez and Bartolo Colon deals as well. Then we tak...
10m Jul 30, 2014
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Episode 77: Catching up on overlooked first half stories
In the "DJ Carrasco spins all your favorite first half hits from 2014" edition, Greg and Jeffrey discuss some of the players and stroyelines they haven't discussed enough in the first half of the season. So while that means no Daniel Murphy, Jon Niese, or Shortstop Avenue Audio this week, we do talk Jacob deGrom's emergence, Juan Lagares' defense, and Lucas Duda's competence. We also give a sho...
10m Jul 16, 2014
10m
Episode 76: Jon Niese's shoulder (again) and minor league talk
In the "Clearly Greg Karam jinxed Jon Niese's shoulder? edition, Jeffrey and Greg bemoan more DL time for the Mets southpaw, but wonder if this represents progress in the handling of pitchers. From there, we cover Murphy's all-star selection while trying to avoid discussing the usual All-Star game argle bargle, and Jeffrey gets twenty minutes to wax poetic about Marcos Molina, Dilson Herrera, B...
10m Jul 08, 2014
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Episode 75: The Mets' season might be slipping away
In episode 75, Chris and Rob talk about the Mets' recent woes, what's going on with top pitching prospect Noah Syndergaard, and trade speculation. Lots and lots of trade speculation. And, of course, we answer your email questions.
10m Jul 02, 2014
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Episode 74: David Wright's struggles and trade deadline talk - Jun 26,2014
In the "See you in hell, Marlins" edition, we hope that you have been yearning for the (good?) old days of weekly, near-two-hour podcasts. In Episode 74, Greg and Jeffrey discuss David Wright's recent struggles, the lack of Mejia hair merchandise, the NYC media's attempts to troll us personally, whether and what the Mets should sell at the trade deadline, how excited Jeffrey is about the Kingsp...
10m Jun 26, 2014
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Episode 73: The Mets 2014 draft review - Jun 16,2014
In the "Ya gotta believe in the Mets draft since they aren't picking college relievers anymore" edition, Jeffrey and Alex take a look at the Mets 2014 draft. We try to talk ourselves into Michael Conforto, figure out where he fits on those midseason prospect lists that Jeffrey refuses to do, and wonders what exactly Keith Law was thinking when he declared Conforto the best prospect in the syste...
10m Jun 16, 2014
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Episode 72: d'Arnaud d'Emoted and we're d'Epressed - Jun 11,2014
In the "Wild Strawberries was a less alienating road trip edition," Rob and Jeffrey are not feeling so great about the 2014 Mets. We start off talking about the Travis d'Arnaud demotion, and Jeffrey gets a liiiiiitle bit ranty. Next, we talk Hartford stadium politics, because it is better than continuing to talk about this train wreck of a baseball team. Then it is time for your e-mails, which ...
10m Jun 11, 2014
10m
Episode 71: The Mets 2014 draft preview - Jun 04,2014
In the "This year the Mets don't have the 71st pick in the draft" edition, Jeffrey, Mike, and Steve get you caught up to speed before Thursday night's 2014 draft. We also get you caught up to speed on the Mets 2009 draft (parental guidance strongly recommmended). We discuss what went wrong in 2009 and who other than Steven Matz still has a chance to make the majors. Do you like potential middle...
10m Jun 04, 2014
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Episode 70: Noah Syndergaard's elbow is okay, everything else isn't - May 28,2014
In the "We're a little disappointed Amazin' Avenue hasn't opted for the BREAKING NEWS: IT'S A SHITSHOW banner" edition, the podcast gets a little blue. Jeffrey is upset he has to talk about the Mets at all frankly, Rob has no thoughts on the Champions League Final, and we can only kill time talking about A-ball relievers for so long before we have to deal with the 2014 squad. We tap dance a lit...
10m May 28, 2014
10m
Episode 69: Outfield Avenue Audio, Murphy Avenue Audio, Alvarez Avenue Audio? - May 20,2014
In the "PROTIP: You should always keep a tin of shoe polish in the dugout" edition, Rob and Jeffrey take on the #FreeLagares hashtag and wonder if Terry should be given the benefit of the doubt (ehhhhhh maybe?). We try to parcel out blame for the whole kerfluffle between the media, #MetsTwitter, Terry, and the FO (and of course, Carlos Beltran). Then we answer a boatload of e-mails covering eve...
10m May 20, 2014
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Episode 68: Montero and Flores up, and is Terry Collins in trouble? - May 13,2014
In the "This isn't 'goodbye,' Josh Satin, just 'until we meet again'" edition, Rob and Jeffrey have lots of important Mets issues to discuss, like if you pronounce it "lawl" Mets or "el-oh-el" Mets. We kick things off with a look at whether or not the field staff deserves to be under fire, or if we should all #BlameSandee. Next, we break down the recent roster shuffling on the Mets. Unsurprisin...
10m May 13, 2014
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Episode 67: RIP 2014 Mets? - May 07,2014
In the "The only reason the Mets should ever go to Colorado is to visit the Left Hand Brewery" edition, we attempt to discern if there is anything useful to glean from the Mets current struggles. Jeffrey is not thrilled with the way the pitching is being handled, while Greg takes umbrage with a certain position on the diamond that you might be familiar with, and may or may not have a catchy jin...
10m May 07, 2014
10m
Episode 66: The Savannah Sand Gnats and cold bats - May 02,2014
In the "Josh Edgin, fungible commodity" edition, Jeffrey and Greg consider whether or not the Mets are a good team, and if not, what moves they need to make to get them there in 2014. Also, we weigh in on the latest edition of LOLMets and discuss the relative merits of a third round draft pick. Next, Toby Hyde joins the show to talk about some of the big names down in Savannah and properly pron...
10m May 02, 2014
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Episode 65: Emptying our inbox - Apr 29,2014
In the "Ike Davis Dog is Traded" edition, we've done away with our usual naming convention (sorry Doug Simons). After a week off (#blameJeffrey), we have a lot of e-mail to catch up on. So in the first of two episodes this week, Rob and Jeffrey answer questions about the Ike Davis trade, when we should start worrying about Curtis Granderson, and how awesome Brandon Nimmo is. There's also minor ...
1hr 34m Apr 29, 2014
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Episode 64: The Mets hit the road, and so does Amazin' Avenue Audio - Apr 15,2014
In the "Elmer Dessens was a nightmare for sabermetrics long before Aaron Cook" edition, Jeffrey and Chris consider turning the podcast into a morning drivetime zoo crew show. Next we consider how the Mets should adjust their lineup for Chris Young (turns out the answer was just wait a few hours for the entire outfield to get hurt), discuss which bullpen arms might be hittin' the ol' dusty trail...
1hr 6m Apr 15, 2014
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Episode 63: The Mets are winning games! - Apr 09,2014
In this Chris Schwinden edition, Chris McShane tries to say "wish Schwinden" but fails. And then Chris and Rob talk about the Mets' first couple of wins, Travis d'Arnaud's then-forthcoming first hit of the season, the bullpen, Jenrry Mejia's strikeout move, and Mets-related Hank Aaron trivia.
1hr 21m Apr 09, 2014
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Episode 62: 2014 Mets Minor League Preview - Apr 05,2014
In the "Elvin Ramirez could probably be of use in the Mets bullpen at this moment" edition, it's time for Rob and Jeffrey's minor league preview. We keep it under two hours this year, but still find time to bemoan the Binghamton roster, predict the first promotions, and give you our "My Guys" lists. We have e-mails to answer as well, including the debut of the Amazin' Avenue Audio Drinking Game...
1hr 12m Apr 05, 2014
1hr 12m
Episode 61: Opening Day and Bobby Parnell's elbow - Apr 02,2014
In the "Livan Hernandez is probably still pitching somewhere" edition, Jeffrey and his archenemy Greg try and parse small sample sizes (small sample sample sizes). Can we find something nice to say about opening day? Well, there's always David Wright. Was Monday an ill portent for the Mets bullpen? Well, there's not nearly enough evidence to conclude that, but probably. Also, Jeffrey issues a m...
59m Apr 02, 2014
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Amazin' Avenue Audio, Episode 60 - Mar 26,2014
In the "You should all feel bad for telling Jon Rauch to kill himself on twitter" edition, Rob and Jeffrey wrap up our 2014 preview with the bullpen, which we are not excited about (the preview that is, but also, probably the bullpen). So that leaves plenty of time to discuss the fifth starter situation, just how many first basemen the Mets are going to carry, and to check in on our sister podc...
1hr 30m Mar 26, 2014
1hr 30m
Amazin' Avenue Audio, Episode 59 - Mar 18,2014
In the "[redacted] is the only Met to wear #59" edition. Rob and Jeffrey (and Chris and Marc Carig) preview the 2014 Mets rotation. Will Jon Niese every be healthy and above-average at the same time? How fat can Bartolo Colon get? Do we have anything to say about Dillon Gee? Who exactly is going to be the Mets fifth starter? (Jeffrey makes a sad face) All these questions will at least be discus...
1hr 48m Mar 18, 2014
1hr 48m
Amazin' Avenue Audio, Episode 58 - Mar 11,2014
In the "Jenrry Mejia's hair deserves its own edition" edition, Rob and Jeffrey talk about Jenrry Mejia's hair, natch'. We also preview the 2014 Mets infield, which mostly devolves into a discussion of David Wright's future Hall of Fame case. Chris McShane helps out too, sitting down with Mike Vorkunov of the Star-Ledger to see where the Mets shortstop and first base situation currently stand. T...
1hr 36m Mar 11, 2014
1hr 36m
Amazin' Avenue Audio, Episode 57 - Mar 05,2014
In the "Tonight, Boss" edition, Rob and Jeffrey share their Santana no-hitter stories before launching into the 2014 Mets preview with the triumphant return of Outfield Avenue Audio (yes, we know we said we'd start with the infield, but we rarely stick to plans). Jeffrey says mean things about Eric Young despite his plans to only say nice things about Eric Young. Meanwhile, Rob is bullish on Cu...
1hr 35m Mar 05, 2014
1hr 35m
Amazin' Avenue Audio, Episode 55 - Feb 21,2014
In the "Shawn Estes should have hit Roger Clemens in the upper back" edition, Jeffrey and Chris celebrate the official beginning of another baseball season with Baseball-Reference play index searches and raves for Jenrry Mejia. There would be lots more to actually talk about, but Jeffrey has decided to refuse to discuss anything Terry Collins says to the media until his first regular season pos...
59m Feb 21, 2014
59m
Amazin' Avenue Audio, Episode 54 - Feb 19,2014
In Episode 54, Jason Parks of Baseball Prospectus stops by the show to chat about his Mets Top 10 prospect list. Unsurprisingly, Jeffrey and he spend almost the entire time talking about Dominican teenagers, or prospects that were at one time Dominican teenagers.
39m Feb 19, 2014
39m
Amazin’ Avenue Audio, Episode 53 - Feb 12,2014
In the Ralph Kiner edition, Jeffrey and Matt reminisce about Ralph, Sunday afternoon baseball, and WWOR. We also answer your emails on Mets prospects and potential TRAIDs the Mets should consider in 2014 before wrapping up with our take on … Continue reading →
1hr 43m Feb 12, 2014
1hr 43m
Amazin’ Avenue Audio, Episode 52 - Feb 04,2014
In the “Ramon Ramirez is why you don’t try and project the next 50 innings of a reliever’s career” edition, Rob and Jeffrey don’t even have enough “news” to qualify for a slow news week segment. So instead we’re forced … Continue reading →
1hr 25m Feb 04, 2014
1hr 25m
Amazin’ Avenue Audio, Episode 51 - Jan 28,2014
In the “I guess apparently this is the Mel Rojas edition” edition, it’s slim pickings for both Mets news and Mets uniform numbers. That’s never stopped Rob and Jeffrey before though. On the agenda for this week: disparaging the Dice-K … Continue reading →
1hr 36m Jan 28, 2014
1hr 36m
Amazin’ Avenue Audio, Episode 50 - Jan 23,2014
In the “Sid Fernandez was the best baseball player from Hawaii, unless you give extra credit for hilarious GIFs” edition, Jeffrey eats a burrito, Rob relives childhood trauma, and we talk a whole lot about the entire Davis family. There’s … Continue reading →
1hr 6m Jan 23, 2014
1hr 6m
Amazin’ Avenue Audio, Episode 49 - Jan 16,2014
In the ” Hey, did you know Jon Niese was born the same day the Mets won the World Series?” edition, Rob and Jeffrey do their best to contrive a podcast out of a slow Mets news week. We talk … Continue reading →
1hr 52m Jan 16, 2014
1hr 52m
Amazin’ Avenue Audio, Episode 48 - Jan 07,2014
In the “Aaron Heilman was a pretty good reliever before he ruined all our lives forever” edition, Rob and Jeffrey cover all the Mets news of the last week. That takes about two minutes. So then we spend the next ninety minutes … Continue reading →
1hr 35m Jan 07, 2014
1hr 35m
Amazin’ Avenue Audio, Episode 47 - Dec 31,2013
Rumors of the podcast’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. Yes, we are back with the “Tak2: Electric Boogaloo” edition. After a kind of unscheduled holiday break (#blameComcast), Rob and Jeffrey have a lot of news to catch up on. First, the … Continue reading →
1hr 41m Dec 31, 2013
1hr 41m
Amazin’ Avenue Audio, Episode 46 - Dec 11,2013
In the “Jeffrey has blocked out how much money the Mets paid Oliver Perez” edition, Rob and Jeffrey catch you up on the paucity of Mets news since last week, give their thoughts on the Curtis Granderson deal, plea for sanity … Continue reading →
1hr 27m Dec 11, 2013
1hr 27m
Amazin’ Avenue Audio, Episode 45 - Dec 06,2013
In the “Ya Gotta Believe (the Mets will spend money)” edition, Jeffrey and Chris catch you up on all the news since Episode 44, and it’s a lot. First, we discuss about the Justin Turner and Jeremy Hefner non-tenders, before … Continue reading →
1hr 11m Dec 06, 2013
1hr 11m
Amazin’ Avenue Audio, Episode 44 - Dec 03,2013
In the “Blastings Thrilledge” edition, Jeffrey and Rob spend twenty minutes talking about a player who was non-tendered by the New York Mets five minutes after they finished recording. They are good at podcasting (also, prognosticating). Before that though, Rob … Continue reading →
1hr 10m Dec 03, 2013
1hr 10m