‘Amazin’ However True’ Podcast Episode 143: Mets stink proper now
The Mets stink proper now.
There’s no different approach round it.
They’re taking part in dangerous baseball.
Their starters usually are not going deep sufficient into video games.
The bullpen just isn’t nice and is getting worn out.
The lineup just isn’t scoring sufficient runs.
The crew is underachieving by a mile as they’re underneath .500.
Buck Showalter mentioned it after the sport: “Play higher.”
The prospect for that begins once more Tuesday towards one other dangerous crew within the Reds.
It’s a protracted season, however this crew must get on a run.
They received their three greatest pitchers going, so now’s the time to win some video games.
To speak concerning the tough weekend collection towards the Rockies and the place the crew stands, we convey you a brand new episode of the “Amazin’ However True” podcast with Nelson Figueroa and me.
We’re joined by former Mets outfielder and fan favourite from the 2000 Mets, Benny Agbayani.
Benny was a fantastic underdog story and a man who all the time performed onerous and labored onerous…a lot so, that he did the interview on his break working at Hawaiian Airways!
Amazin’ However True Podcast with Jake Brown & Nelson Figueroa:
- ROCKY MOUNTAIN: The Mets as soon as once more couldn’t put all of it collectively towards the Rockies. They should begin profitable collection towards these dangerous groups. The center aid was not good on Sunday. Jimmy Yacabonis was attributable to get rocked. Tommy Hunter continues to get rocked. Daniel Vogelbach can’t get thrown out on the bases like he did Sunday.
- ROTATION ISSUES: Beginning pitching just isn’t going deep sufficient into video games and it’s hurting the bullpen. They received their huge three going this week towards the Reds. They want these guys to get into the seventh inning in order that they aren’t utilizing these struggling center relievers. Carlos Carrasco is now delayed after getting a virus, so Joey Lucchesi could get one or two extra begins.
- LINEUP CONCERNS: Ought to Brett Baty proceed hitting fifth? Ought to the Mets transfer Starling Marte down within the lineup till his bat will get going? Francisco Lindor is driving in runs, however wants to start out getting extra hits.
Benny Agbayani Interview:
Former Mets outfielder
- METS LOVE: Most likely received the loudest ovation on Mets Previous Timers’ Day final 12 months. Loves New York and the Mets followers. Meant quite a bit to him and his children, who weren’t born when he was taking part in. Misses New York and desires he didn’t get traded.
- 2000 METS: Had numerous veterans and good management on that crew. That they had a very good supervisor in Bobby Valentine that made them notice they will go all the best way.
- UNDERDOG: Performed with an underdog mentality as a Thirtieth-round draft choose. Needed to grind it out. Selected to go play in Japan as a result of it was greatest for his household on the time. It was not the identical taking part in in Colorado and Boston as his Mets days.
- METS MEMORIES: Favourite teammate was Jay Payton. They had been the younger guys and the underdogs. Funniest man was Derek Bell. “He was a bizarre, humorous man.” Favourite Mets reminiscence was the grand slam on opening day in Japan.
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