Home Run Applesauce: A New York Mets podcast

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 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 - 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 Mets system. 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 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 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! 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 numbers the Amazin' Avenue prospect rankings 10-4. (33:31) And, finally, Aaron Yorke looks at some bullpen options for the Mets. (52:21) 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 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) Finally, Steve Sypa and Greg Karam discuss numbers 25 through 11 on the the Amazin' Avenue Mets Prospect list. (45:08) 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 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 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 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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' Avenue Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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 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.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 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, 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