Home Run Applesauce: A New York Mets podcast

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio, where we report on all the Orlando-based shenanigans of the Winter Meetings.  First up, Brian Salvatore and Aaron Yorke discuss the newest Met, Anthony Swarzak, the failed pursuit of Ian Kinsler, and more Winter Meetings news. (1:18) Next, Steve Sypa looks at what the Mets might do in the Rule 5 Draft. (49:32) Finally, Brian Wright brings us the Top 5 Mets single season pitching performances of all time. (1:04:34) 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), Aaron (@aaronpyorke), Brian (@BrianWright86), 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 start talking off-season plans.  First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane discuss the winning AAOP entry, debate Ian Kinsler's merits, and more. (1:18) Next, Steve Sypa details the Mets' recent 40 man roster moves. (40:03) 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 celebrate Beltran's ring and start prepping for the off-season. First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane look at some of the rumors surrounding the Mets' free agent needs and answer your emails. (1:12) Aaron Yorke looks at some second and third base options for 2018 (39:38) And, finally, Brian Wright looks at the top 5 regular season games in 2015 (45:49) 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio, where we celebrate Beltran's ring and start prepping for the off-season. First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane discuss the World Series, Mickey Callaway's coaching staff, and more. (1:20) Aaron Yorke looks at the new coaching staff. (37:17) 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  Aaron (@AaronPYorke). 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 get introduced to the new Mets skipper. First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane welcome Merritt Rohlfing of Let's Go Tribe to discuss the new Mets manager/former Indians pitching coach, Mickey Callaway. (1:54) Aaron Yorke looks at both the new manager and the World Series. (39:25) Brian Wright looks at the Top 5 postseason games in Mets history. (48:18) 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), Aaron (@AaronPYorke), and  Brian (@BrianWright86). 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 come to talk playoff baseball and minor league affiliates.  First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane discuss the team's purchase of the Syracuse Chiefs, a brief managerial update, and to talk which ex-Mets we are rooting for this off-season. (1:12) Brian Wright looks at the Top 5 pitching coaches in Mets' history. (31:03) And finally, Aaron Yorke goes in depth with the managerial hunt. (34:57)  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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio, where we come to bury Terry Collins' managerial career, not to praise it.  First up, Brian Salvatore, Chris McShane, and Steve Schreiber discuss the Terry Collins era, and discuss some of the potential managerial options. (1:40) Brian Wright looks at the Top 5 managers in Mets history.  (41:46) Steve Sypa takes a very early look at prior Mets' #6 draft picks, and takes a very early look at the 2018 draft. (47:13) Aaron Yorke looks at some of the news of the week, including the dismissal of Dan Warthen. (1:00:38) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio, where we stick a fork in the 2017 season. First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane are joined by a slew of Mets fans at the last home game of the year. (0:44) Steve Sypa reminds us what an important role New York baseball has made in the Civil Rights Movement, and honors one of the truest American heroes, Jackie Robinson. (13:34) Aaron Yorke looks at the end of the Terry Collins and Dan Warthen era of the Mets. (21:33) Brian Wright looks at the Top 5 1973 Regular Season games. (28:50) And, finally, Kate Feldman checks in on this week's Panic City Meter. (38:19) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio, where we look forward to a (hopefully) less bleak future.  First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane are joined by Steve Sypa to review the Mets' 2017 minor league affiliates, team by team (1:18) Brian Wright looks at the Top 5 rookie seasons in Mets' history. (52:53) And, finally, Kate Feldman checks in on this week's Panic City Meter. (1:00:38) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are trying, folks. First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane talk about David Wright, and other topics slightly more or less depressing. (1:23) Aaron Yorke looks at the Mets' rookies and how they are doing thus far. (28:32) Brian Wright looks at the Top 5 home runs in Mets history. (33:34) And, finally, Kate Feldman checks in on this week's Panic City Meter. (41:41) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris discuss the 2006 Mets for reasons that are frankly a bit murky, as well as discuss the Mets' recent injuries and pitching performances. (1:00) Steve Sypa returns to check in with the minor league players of the week. (53:05) Aaron Yorke looks at the Mets' recent signing of Nori Aoki. (1:07:19) And, finally, Kate Feldman checks in on this week's Panic City Meter. (1:14:27) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris discuss Rafael Montero's amazin' start on Wednesday night, answer your emails, and talk Kevin Plawecki, Major League Hitter. (1:08) Brian Wright looks at the 5 left-handed starters in Mets history. (27:32) Steve Sypa returns to check in with the minor league players of the week. (35:13) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The bad news keeps a comin'. First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris discuss the injuries, trades, and general misery of the past 7 days. (1:06) Steve Sypa returns to check in with the minor league players of the week. (32:30) Brian Wright looks at the five best debuts in Mets history. (40:40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite a sweep at the hands of the Yankees, we are carrying on. First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris discuss the first week of Dom Smith, the words of Robert Gsellman, and more. (1:17) Brian Wright looks at the 5 best debuts in Mets history. (39:34) Steve Sypa returns to check in with the minor league players of the week. (46:39) And, finally, Kate Feldman checks in on the Panic City Meter. (53:16) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First up, Steve Sypa helps us understand the Jay Bruce trade, talking about the return from the Cleveland Indians. (2:02) Chris McShane chats with Metsblog's Matthew Cerrone about his new book, The New York Mets Fans' Bucket List, and more. (08:05) Next, Brian Salvatore and Chris discuss the first week of Amed Rosario, and discuss the Mets' nickname prowess, or lack thereof. (28:26) Brian Wright looks at the 5 Subway Series games in Mets history. (1:06:38) Steve returns to check in with the minor league players of the week. (1:14:43) And, finally, Kate Feldman checks in on the Panic City Meter. (1:21:35) 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices