Sal Licata Podcast

Sal says the writing was on the wall for the problems the Mets are having early on in the 2023 season.

The Mets and Yankees lost and the weaknesses we expected are already popping up as problems. Plus, is the pitch clock working a little too well and taking something away from both the baseball game and experience? Hour 3.

Sal wonders if the pitch clock has made the game of baseball too fast. Plus, the Yankees can win without stars while the Mets can't and we need maintenance days. Hour 2. 

An unacceptable Mets performance put all of our biggest concerns on display, the pitch clock could be hurting veteran Mets pitchers and Aaron Boone made the right decision in the 9th inning. Hour 1.

Sal has some problems with the pitch clock. Is it making the game of baseball too fast?

Sal says Aaron Boone made the right call letting Josh Donaldson hit as the tying run in the 9th inning.

The Mets were non-competitive for the second game in a row and Sal's biggest concerns have been front and center in the two games.

Sal doesn't understand why fans are still invested in Daniel Vogelbach. Nestor Cortes looks like he is ready to have another great season. What will be the impact of the WWE-UFC merger? A closer look at the NBA and NHL schedule to close the season. The Knicks deserve more credit. Hour 3.

Sal doesn't understand why the First Lady would invite the Iowa Women's basketball team to the White House after they lost in the National championship game. People need to let go of the Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese beef. The Yankees need to protect Anthony Volpe. Hour 2. 

Sal says it is a good sign to see the Yankees start the season hitting so many home runs. Why are the Mets bats struggling so much? Sal says Carlos Carrasco is not primed for a good season. Gleyber Torres looks ready to break out this season. Hour 1.