Today I talk about the pros and cons of Omar Minaya returning to the Mets as a special assistant to GM Sandy Alderson. Jed Weisberger of MLB.com joins the show and discusses why the offseason has been so slow. We also talk about the Mets’ ability or inability to develop prospects. Then, hear Jed’s thoughts on the hiring of Dave Eiland and Mickey Callaway, and the Wilpons’...
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Sustained Success. I think we have all heard the phrase far too many times, but what defines sustained success? Who can attain it? Who has attained it? There are many inquiries in regards to sustained success, but few answers. In the business world, sustained success may be long-term growth or consistent profits. However, sustained success in baseball is a bit different. In baseball, it is...
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Hear me dive into the Mets finances by discussing the quotes by former GM Steve Phillips, the rumored team budget in Joel Sherman’s NY Post piece and the reports of Fred Wilpon’s “obsession with the Yankees.” Podcaster/Blogger Steve Keane of Kranepool Society fame joins the program. [iframe]<iframe...
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Tonight I recap the just completed winter meetings. Hear my thoughts on the Mets signing of reliever Anthony Swarzak, abd the coverage of the team by the beat writers. Also how Sandy Alderson can learn how to communicate better from Brian Cashman. Finally, I took calls from the listeners and answered some mailbag questions. [iframe]<iframe...
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The Mets overall mindset has been what has held the organization back and it was never more evident than in the fall-out from the Giancarlo Stanton trade to the New York Yankees. The 2017 Yankees arrived early based on prognostications. A bunch of young kids and some useful veterans helped the Yankees to climb within a game of the World Series. Despite the achievement, and despite already having...
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