‘Amazin’ However True’ Podcast Episode 139: Nelson Figueroa Declares New TV Job With PIX11

They’re coming dwelling, they’re coming dwelling, inform the world, they’re coming dwelling.

It seems like some time because the Mets have been dwelling in Queens.

A 7-3 West Coast journey is lastly over and the Mets ought to be thrilled.

A 14-9 report with all of the accidents, a Max Scherzer 10-game suspension, and David Peterson pitching terribly… is sort of spectacular.

The followers now get seven video games in seven days to get pleasure from in opposition to last-place and first-place NL East foes within the Nationals and Braves.

To speak about every thing happening in Mets land, we deliver you a brand new episode of the “Amazin’ However True” podcast with former Mets pitcher Nelson Figueroa and me.

Figgie proclaims on the pod that he can be working with PIX11 this season as he’s again on TV.

Amazin’ However True Podcast with Jake Brown & Nelson Figueroa:

• 7-3 WEST COAST TRIP: Sunday was a irritating finish to the journey, however you’ll join 7-3 on the West Coast any day of the week. They need to be happy that they’re nonetheless 14-9 and taking part in nicely regardless of all of the accidents proper now. The Mets lastly return dwelling for a seven-game homestand.
• DREW SMITH & THE BULLPEN: Drew Smith in a tie recreation within the eighth inning was a tricky approach to go down, however they consider in Smith and in a tie, didn’t need to use Adam Ottavino. It’s been tough to have full religion in Smith in large spots. He might want to show himself the primary few months. Jeff Brigham has appeared actually good in his first 4 innings this 12 months in reduction. His sweeper is nasty and he’s received a ton of confidence. Brooks Raley has been nice exterior one inning this season to date.

• THE ROTATION: Joey Lucchesi crammed in properly in his return on Friday, pitching in entrance of household and pals in San Francisco. The churve is a factor of magnificence. He could possibly be a pivotal piece not less than within the brief time period with Max Scherzer lacking two begins on account of his 10-game suspension and Verlander nonetheless being one other 7-10 days away. David Peterson could possibly be on his manner out of the rotation when the 2 aces return on account of his brutal begins. Peterson has been inconsistent to date, however ought to not less than get one or perhaps two extra begins earlier than the Mets use Lucchesi over him.
• STICKY SITUATION: Was MLB proper in suspending Max Scherzer for 10 video games? I feel it’s a joke. He mentioned he used sweat and rosin, which is authorized. One umpire in Phil Cuzzi having a difficulty and calling the photographs right here is madness. Scherzer was good to not attraction and delay this. He may use the remaining on his again anyway, however it’s simply one other impediment these Mets are having to climb in what may really find yourself being a Mets in opposition to the world form of 12 months. Francisco Alvarez has struggled, however lastly hit a house run Sunday. Followers must have persistence with Alvarez. It’s solely been seven begins this 12 months. He wants a bit extra time to begin hitting.
• FIGGIE’S NEW JOB: Nelson Figueroa proclaims on the pod that he can be working with PIX11 this season as he returns to your TV units. He’ll announce extra in regards to the position within the coming weeks on the present.
• NELSON FIGUEROA SPANISH ACADEMY: Figgie teaches me find out how to say “sweat and rosin,” “10-game suspension” and “sticky substance” in Spanish. I get a B- on this class, which might be my finest grade on the academy ever.

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