Author: Tim Ryder

Simply Amazin’: Special Guest, Wayne Randazzo

In the latest episode of Simply Amazin’, one-half of the Mets’ dynamic play-by-play duo on WCBS 880, Wayne Randazzo, joins the show to discuss Luis Rojas’ steady hand through his ascension into the manager’s chair and his current even-keeled approach to the uncertain future of the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Replacing Noah Syndergaard’s production in...

Read More

Luis Rojas Keeps Rolling With The Punches

In an offseason filled by an unprecedented and unforeseen timeline of events, New York Mets manager Luis Rojas has exhibited resiliency, laser-like focus, and an “act like you belong there” aura that’s suited him well so far. Through his promotion following Carlos Beltran’s short-lived tenure and subsequent ouster, to his seamless transition into that vacated role and the...

Read More

Simply Amazin’: Special Guest, Ty Kelly

In the latest episode of Simply Amazin’, Tim is joined by former Mets utility man, an avid advocate of minor leaguers’ rights, and sweet potato aficionado, Ty Kelly. Tim and Ty discuss the ongoing plight of minor leaguers, Ty’s experiences over eight seasons in MiLB, and the dark storm that could be on the horizon for minor league affiliates across America. Kelly is also part...

Read More

MLB Could Begin Season With No Fans In Attendance

Last Thursday night on CNN, Major League Baseball’s commissioner, Rob Manfred, spoke bluntly regarding any potential timelines to begin the 2020 regular season amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic sweeping across the globe. “We’re fortunate — we have a great panel of infectious disease experts that we rely on to help sort through the various pronouncements from different governmental...

Read More

Top Five Catching Campaigns in Mets History

The New York Mets have had an odd variety of superstars, consistent cogs, placeholders, and prospects behind the plate over the course of the team’s 59-year run. While the catcher position hasn’t changed by definition over baseball’s hundred-plus-year history, the expectations and sources of value from the position have evolved over time and will continue to do so. Jerry Grote...

Read More