New York Mets

By rob@newyorkmetspodcast.com (Robert J. Safuto) Recapping the horrible events of the last two months for the Mets. Ugh! Multiple injuries to key players including Jose Reyes, Carlos Beltran and John Maine. Trades! Ramon Castro traded to White Sox upon the return of Brian Schneider. Ryan Church gets moved to Atlanta in exchange for Jeff Fr...

By rob@newyorkmetspodcast.com (Robert J. Safuto) Wow, what a month it has been in the world of the New York Mets. We’ve had injuries. We’ve had drama. And we had a crushing loss the other night against our cross town rivals the Yankees. In this episode I break down the reaction to Luis Castillo’s dropped pop-up. And I talk about the wave of injuries...

By rob@newyorkmetspodcast.com (Robert J. Safuto) A jam packed podcast talking Mets. Very excited since the Mets are on a seven game win streak and officially are all alone in first place. Show Topics Breaking down the seven game win streak Reasons why the Mets started slow The struggles of Oliver Perez The masterful Johan Santana Discuss so...

By rob@newyorkmetspodcast.com (Robert J. Safuto) We’re on the verge of a brand new season. Citi Field has been opened with two exhibition games against the Red Sox. Livan Hernandez will be the fifth starter to begin the season. And in a blockbuster last minute move that has caused quite a stir the Mets have picked up Gary Sheffield off of [...]

By Neil deMause New York Yankees COO Lonn Trost was on WFAN radio yesterday to discuss the growing uproar over fans being displaced from their accustomed seating sections in the team's new $1.3 billion ballpark. Trost's defense: They can't offer fans better seats because, well, they didn't build them. Th...

By rob@newyorkmetspodcast.com (Robert J. Safuto) A heartfelt attempt to get back into the swing of things as we ease our way into spring training 2009. Here are some of the discussion points. Shea Stadium has gone the way of the dinosaur. Jerry Manuel considers moving Jose Reyes to 3rd in the batting order. Who will be the fifth starter for the Me...

By rob@newyorkmetspodcast.com (Robert J. Safuto) It’s been awhile but I’m glad to get back into the saddle. On this podcast I talk about: My reaction to the way the 2008 season endedThe whole Citi Field bailout controversyThe Mets picking up K-Rod and J.J. PutzThe Mets sending Aaron Heilman, Endy Chavez and Joe Smith on their wayThe possibil...

By rob@newyorkmetspodcast.com (Robert J. Safuto) Lots of spring training talk on this episode of the podcast. I incorrectly refer to this episode as #94 but it’s really #95. Really! Discussion points: Injuries to Johan Santana and Mike Pelfrey Duaner Sanchez released The questionable fifth starter race between Redding, Garcia, Hernan...

By rob@newyorkmetspodcast.com (Robert J. Safuto) Live from Shea Stadium on September 27, 2008. The Mets win. Johan Santana pitches a 3 hit shutout. Get social with new embeddable badges and widgets plus a new Facebook Application. You can now add the podcast (and play it too) on Facebook. Join our social network, I Heart Mets, where you can...

By rob@newyorkmetspodcast.com (Robert J. Safuto) Join our social network, I Heart Mets, where you can find the podcast, lots of Mets news, blogs and more. On this episode of Amazin Moments podcast: A recap of the Mets’ fortunes over the past month. It all comes down to (bad) relief pitching. Talk of what is in store for the final week of the seas...

By rob@newyorkmetspodcast.com (Robert J. Safuto) Amazin Moments #89 (MP3 File) A summary of the events of the past week, including the series’ against the Phillies and the Cardinals. Join our social network, I Heart Mets, where you can find the podcast, lots of Mets news, blogs and more. Amazin Moments #89 (MP3 File)

By rob@newyorkmetspodcast.com (Robert J. Safuto) Amazin Moments #88 (MP3 File) A review of the factors behind the Mets recent ten game winning streak. Discussion about what lies ahead for the rest of July. Join our social network, I Heart Mets, where you can find the podcast, lots of Mets news, blogs and more. Amazin Moments #88 (MP3 File)

By rob@newyorkmetspodcast.com (Robert J. Safuto) Lots of changes to talk about on this podcast. We welcomed our second daughter into the world right around the time that Willie Randolph was being fired in California. I’ll give my thoughts on the firing of Willie Randolph and what it might mean for the Mets. I also talk about the measures Omar M...

Add a Pick-Off update and plenty of laid-back baseball banter with new-addition co-host Andrew Kappes, and you’ve got yourself a damn good show. Enjoy and interact via e-mail at thepitch@mvn.com or via phone at 360-450-MVN3. Willie Randolph (IconSMI) “The Pitch” stayed up all night Mond...

At the start of the year, hosts Joe Aiello and Brandon Rosage felt pretty comfortable giving the Mets and Tigers passes to the postseason after their big off-season acquisitions. But while Detroit’s Miguel Cabrera went walk-off Thursday for a Tigers sweep, Mets closer Billy Wagner blew...

By rob@newyorkmetspodcast.com (Robert J. Safuto) Join our social network, I Heart Mets, where you can find the podcast, lots of Mets news, blogs and more. Three main topics on this episode of Amazin Moments. The Mets are stinking up the joint. Willie Randolph’s job is in jeopardy. Mike Piazza retires after 16 major league seasons. Join our soci...

The program adds in a review of its weekly “Pick-Off” game, a DVD giveaway and more news and notes from the past weekend in Major League Baseball. Carlos Delgado should be pissed. Carlos Delgado’s would-be home run in the Yankees-Mets weekend finale sparked an old favorite discussion on th...

By rob@newyorkmetspodcast.com (Robert J. Safuto) Join our social network, the Amazin Moments Clubhouse, where you can find the podcast, lots of Mets news, blogs and more. On this episode I take a look at some of the reasons why the Mets have been medicore in the 2008 season. I also talk about the reasons why we could be doing worse in 2008 but are...

By rob@newyorkmetspodcast.com (Robert J. Safuto) Join our social network, the Amazin Moments Clubhouse, where you can find the podcast, lots of Mets news, blogs and more. A recap of the first two weeks of the 2008 baseball season. Let’s Go Mets! Join our social network, the Amazin Moments Clubhouse, where you can find the podcast, lots of Me...

By rob@newyorkmetspodcast.com (Robert J. Safuto) Join our social network, the Amazin Moments Clubhouse, where you can find the podcast, lots of Mets news, blogs and more. A variety of thoughts on the end of Spring Training and the Opening Day win against the Marlins. Join our social network, the Amazin Moments Clubhouse, where you can find...

By rob@newyorkmetspodcast.com (Robert J. Safuto) Join our social network, the Amazin Moments Clubhouse, where you can find the podcast, lots of Mets news, blogs and more. We are two weeks away from opening day. Hard to believe I know. A real mixed bag on this podcast. Audio comment about Johan Santana from fan in Boston area. Audio comment from G...

After the loss of Johan Santana to trade with the Mets and the departure of the team’s leading batter from 2007, Torii Hunter, Minnesota has a lot of questions for 2008. The Pitch welcomes Twins Nation’s Kris Richardson to to take a stab at answering those questions in the Minnesota Twins ed...

By rob@newyorkmetspodcast.com (Robert J. Safuto) The first spring training game is in the book folks! Topics on this episode: Amazin Moment’s Fantasy Baseball - Draft on March 15th at 6:30 PM. More details here.Talking about out the Mets outfield in 2008.New listener drive. Help us build the community by telling others and blogging about th...

By rob@newyorkmetspodcast.com (Robert J. Safuto) Join our social network, the Amazin Moments Clubhouse, where you can find the podcast, lots of Mets news, blogs and more. Pitchers and catchers have officially reported! This episode features: Audio comment from Greg in Connecticut on the Johan Santana trade. Pitchers and catchers repo...

The Pitch’s Brandon Rosage takes his case to Ducksnorts.com’s Geoff Young in the Padres edition of the program’s 30-team 2008 MLB Season Preview. Young answers questions about the attention GM Kevin Towers has paid to San Diego’s flat offensive production at Petco Park, after the team sc...

By rob@newyorkmetspodcast.com (Robert J. Safuto) It’s all Johan Santana on this episode. The Mets have acquired the best free agent pitcher on the market. The cost in dollars is high but he’s worth it if this gets the Mets to a World Series win. It’s all Johan Santana on this episode. The Mets have acquired the best free agent pitcher on the market....

By rob@newyorkmetspodcast.com (Robert J. Safuto) Quite a rant on this episode of Amazin Moments. I spend most of the time talking about the implications of the Mitchell Report on steroids in Major League Baseball. I also touch on the Mets rising ticket prices and the Mets signing a reliever named Matt Wise.

By rob@newyorkmetspodcast.com (Robert J. Safuto) Join our social network the Amazin Moments Clubhouse, where you can find the podcast, lots of Mets news, blogs and more. Catching up on recent New York Mets news and commentary. Tom Glavine Departs Lastings Milledge Is Traded Luis Castillo is re-signed. Mets announce 2008 Schedule The Joha...

By rob@newyorkmetspodcast.com (Robert J. Safuto) On this episode I talk about who should stay and who should go for 2008. Also cover some Mets news. A-Rod To The Yanks. Catcher Yorvit Torrealba not coming to the Mets. Ramon Castro re-signed. Mets now looking at David Eckstein for second base.

By rob@newyorkmetspodcast.com (Robert J. Safuto) Join our social network the Amazin Moments Clubhouse, where you can find the podcast, lots of Mets news, blogs and more. Lots of A-Rod talk in this episode. There’s much chatter about A-Rod coming to the Mets. I don’t like it. What do you think? Also, Damion Easley and Moises Alou return. Find 200...

By rob@newyorkmetspodcast.com (Robert J. Safuto) A recap of a roller coaster week with the Mets losing four to the Phillies only to win four in a row. Lots going on. David Wright is very hot at the plate right now. Jose Reyes is just as cold. Relief pitching is a problem with Guillermo Mota and Billy Wagner giving up too many runs. Starting pitching i...

By rob@newyorkmetspodcast.com (Robert J. Safuto) There are some serious rants about the Mets on this podcast. A lot of talk about the recent losses to San Diego at home. Problems include Guillermo Mota, Carlos Delgado and pitching in general. Also some thoughts on the trade for Jeff Conine and the hopeful return of Pedro Martinez.

By rob@newyorkmetspodcast.com (Robert J. Safuto) Still going sideways but hopeful. Recap of the frustrations of a lost home series to the Braves and Marlins. Congratulations to Tom Glavine on his 300th career victory. Discussion (more like a rant actually) of what it means to be “a Met.” Hopes for the series’ against the Pirates and National...

The New York Mets placed AllStar outfielder Carlos Beltran on the 15day disabled list Tuesday night before their game against Milwaukee.

Carlos Delgado and Ramon Castro hit consecutive home runs in the sixth inning and Carlos Beltran added a solo shot as the New York Mets beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 139.

By rob@newyorkmetspodcast.com (Robert J. Safuto) The Mets have definitely skidded into the All-Star break. Poor play, injuries and (at times) lack of hustle have hurt the team. Who will Omar go out and get to try and boost the roster? Will Pedro Martinez come back 100%? Will the Carloses pick it up after the break?

By rob@newyorkmetspodcast.com (Robert J. Safuto) We’ve been hurt by a variety of injuries but we still have some important core players like Jose Reyes, David Wright, Carlos Delgado and Carlos Beltran. Shawn Green is expected to return very soon. Moises Alou could be back in a week or so.

By rob@newyorkmetspodcast.com (Robert J. Safuto) We wrap up the month of April, which had the Mets staying neck and neck with the Atlanta Braves at the top of the National League East. Show Notes Nice win against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Listener comment on Endy Chavez walk off bunt single. April 2007 Recap – A lot of positives! We need to beat...

By rob@newyorkmetspodcast.com (Robert J. Safuto) It’s been too long. Let’s talk Mets baseball! Your comments Greg in CT – on David Wright, Carlos Delgado and Aaron Heilman. Zach – on Willie Randolph and the 2007 season. Kyle – on the Mets great start. April 2007 Month in Review The Pitching – Surprisingly good performances by Mets starters you...

By rob@newyorkmetspodcast.com (Robert J. Safuto) We’re close folks. A week away from opening day. Let’s talk Mets! Solidifying the pitching rotation. Aaron Sele and Chan Ho Park to the bullpen. Duaner Sanchez back to NYC for an MRI. Mike Pelfrey fifth starter? Audio comment from Wills. David Wright in the two hole. Trading Lastings Milledge in 2...

By rob@newyorkmetspodcast.com (Robert J. Safuto) We are three days away from pitchers and catchers reporting. Can you say exciting? Show Notes Pimping the Amazin’ Moments Podcast Clubhouse. The pitching rotation adventure. Dave Williams out til May. Chan Ho Park signed. The outfield. Questionable on the corners. Mets ticket lottery for Yan...

By rob@newyorkmetspodcast.com (Robert J. Safuto) Do I hear the sound of baseballs crackling through the air? Not quite yet. But a lot has happened in the world of the The Mets since the last podcast episode. Willie Randolph signed to a contract extension. Scott Schoenweis signed to a contract. Aaron Sele signed to a minor league contract. Cliff...

By rob@newyorkmetspodcast.com (Robert J. Safuto) The winter meetings are over and now it’s a time of anticipation. Four main topics covered, plus an audio comment from Greg In CT. 1. Mets resign Tom Glavine. 2. Howard Johnson returns as a coach. 3. Mets trade Brian Bannister for a hard throwing reliever. 4. Mets sign Guillermo Mota in spite of a 50 gam...

By rob@newyorkmetspodcast.com (Robert J. Safuto) We live to fight another day. A great performance by John Maine. A stand-up performance by the bullpen combo of Bradford, Mota and Heilman. Reyes, LoDuca and Shawn Green had key hits. Billy Wagner, well, let’s forget him for a moment. LET’S GO METS!!!

By rob@newyorkmetspodcast.com (Robert J. Safuto) Game 5 gets rained out so Tom Glavine gets an extra day of rest. So does Cliff Floyd, who might just be able to pinch hit in the last couple of games if needed. Also word that Albert Pujols (who pulled an o-fer last night) is nursing a hamstring injury.

By rob@newyorkmetspodcast.com (Robert J. Safuto) MP3 File Just a quick rundown of the current situation now that we’re two games into the NLDS. So far so good. I’m thinking good thoughts for the Mets on Saturday. I beleive that we can sweep the Dodgers out of Chavez Ravine. Also, my pal calls in from the game and Wally from Baltimore leaves an [...]

By rob@newyorkmetspodcast.com (Robert J. Safuto) Let’s call this one the Clinchcast since it’s the first new one since the Mets clincher on Monday night. Who knew we’d take the Eastern Division of the NL nehind Steve Trachsel and Jose Valentin? Show Notes Thoughts on the clinch. Preparing for the playoffs. Listener comments. Mets playoff ti...

By rob@newyorkmetspodcast.com (Robert J. Safuto) Bummer, bummer, bummer! The Mets get swept in Pittsburgh and the Phillies have been hammering Houston. So the party moves to Shea this week against the Marlins where I think our gang will close it out in style. Listen to me ramble and comment on the comments while watching the final three inni...

By rob@newyorkmetspodcast.com (Robert J. Safuto) I’m back after a little longer layoff than I expected. And despite a couple of beatings by the Dodgers and Marlins the Mets’ magic number is 4 baby! Show Notes The Mets get no respect and maybe that’s okay. Steve Trachsel must go…to the bullpen for the playoffs. The connection between baseball...

By rob@newyorkmetspodcast.com (Robert J. Safuto) I’d like to see the scene above alot come October. The Mets on the field at Shea congratulating each other after a victory. Looking back on a good week. Cliff Floyd and El Duque returned this weekend. The Mets take 2 of 3 from Houston. Carlos Beltran is ok after injuring his knee on a great catch. Bill...