Sal Licata Podcast

Sal says the Yankees are closer to making a World Series run than the Mets this season. John Mara was right about the NFL's ill-fated move to flex Thursday games. Sal puts to bed narratives about him being pushed on Boomer & Gio. K Korner is going to be awesome at Citi Field. The Mets were right to keep their top prospects in the Minors. Hour 5.

Sal takes a look back at the Mets trade for Francisco Lindor after Andres Gimenez signed a new deal with Cleveland. Did the Stanton trade mark a turning point for the Yankees? Sal gives his favorite MLB Futures bets. Who the heck is Pedro Grifol?! Hour 4.

Sal says the Yankees should not move Aaron Judge to third in the batting order. He also says it important to bat Anthony Volpe 9th to keep the pressure off of the Yankees rookie. Why the pitch clock won't have as big an impact as people think. Sal says Jason Bateman is an underrated actor after watching the new movie "Air". Hour 3.

Sal says the Rangers have all of the pieces in place to finally win a Stanley Cup this season. Sal wonders if the MLB rule changes will lead to better baseball. Sal talks about how much he loved the new movie "Air". Hour 2.

Sal says he does not believe that the Yankees and Mets can win the World Series right now, but thinks the Yankees have an easier path to October. Sal rejects the notion that he is too negative about the Mets. Why the Yankees have a better lineup than the Mets. Plus, Marco pushes back on the idea that the Yankees are better suited for an October run than the Mets. Hour 1.

Sal believes the Rangers have everything in place to finally win the Stanley Cup this season.

Sal and Marco Balletti debate over the realistic expectations for the Mets and Yankees this upcoming season.  

Sal says the Mets and Yankees do not look like teams that can win a World Series right now, but thinks the Yankees have a better chance right now.

Sal says the Mets still have issues to address after Darin Ruf's departure and that the Jets are right not to budge in their trade negotiations with the Packers. Plus, Sal sets the record straight on his recent trip to an Islanders game. The Knicks are not ready to beat the elite teams in the East come playoff time. Hour 5.

Sal says the Mets need to make more moves to make a run at the World Series. Plus, why are people dissing Babe Ruth? Sal makes the case for Starling Marte to bat 5th in the Mets batting order. Our favorite Opening Day memories and Cal Ripken's incredible consecutive games played streak. Hour 4.