Ryne Stanek joins the show to talk about why he chose to return to the Mets, the family atmosphere in the clubhouse, and how offseason training with teammates like Sean and Pete played a big part in “running it back.” Stanek also opens up about the biomechanical tweaks that helped him return to form on the mound — plus, we get into his not-so-subtle arrival in camp driving the “War Machine” and his impressive streak of postseason appearances.

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⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 – Stanek on his first days with the Mets and early conversations about team culture

00:28 – Offseason training with Sean, Pete, and Vader builds offseason chemistry

01:10 – The “War Machine” car and pulling up in style

01:49 – Re-signing with the Mets: more than just baseball – it’s family

02:26 – How the Mets helped his family adjust to life in NYC

03:38 – Clubhouse vibes vs. on-field performance

04:32 – The Mets’ role in helping him rediscover his mechanics

06:00 – Biomechanics, training staff, and syncing everything up

07:15 – Stanek’s five straight postseason appearances

07:45 – Free agency realities and the behind-the-scenes friendships

09:39 – Life decisions and the weight of moving city to city

10:07 – Final thoughts and gratitude from Stanek

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