The MetsCast

On episode 15 of the MetsCast, co-hosts Nick Durst and John Brown discussed:

The busy 2018 offseason for the New York Mets so far.
Mets acquiring Edwin Diaz and Robinson Cano for Jay Bruce, Anthony Swarzak, Jarred Kelenic, Justin Dunn and Gerson Bautista.
Will Peter Alonso be on the Opening Day roster in 2019?
Would it have been disastrous if the Mets traded Jeff McNeil?
Will Brodie Van Wagenen be able to turn the Mets into contenders?
Jacob deGrom won the CY Young, but should he have also won the MVP?
Could the Mets actually sign Bryce Harper this offseason?
What will the Opening Day Mets defense look like?
Was it surprising that Wilmer Flores was non-tendered and Travis d'Arnaud was tendered a contract?
Should the Mets sign Andrew Miller or Zach Britton?

On episode 14 of the MetsCast, co-hosts Nick Durst and John Brown discussed:

The 2015 World Series feels like it was a decade ago.
No More Wright Is Wrong. Farewell David Wright, you will be missed.
Peter Alonso is tearing it up in the Arizona Fall League, will he be on the Opening Day roster in 2019?
Will the real deal, Jeff McNeil win the batting title in 2019?
Of the New York Mets general manager finalists, Chaim Bloom, Doug Melvin and Brodie Van Wagenen, who should the Mets hire?
Patrick Mahomes and Donovan Mitchell wearing Mets jerseys to their games.
Should the Mets sign Daniel Murphy this offseason?
What will the opening day Mets defense look like?

Co-hosts Nick Durst and John Brown discussed:

– Will Jacob deGrom win the CY Young award?
– Should New York Mets fans be excited about the team having deGrom, Noah Syndergaard, Zack Wheeler and Steven Matz in the rotation next season?
– Will Jeff McNeil bat second and play second base for the Mets for years to come?
– Why do the Mets love Dom Smith?
– Is insurance money the only reason Peter Alonso wasn't called up and David Wright has not been activated from the disabled list yet?

Take a listen to the show to find out the answer to these questions and many more!

Co-hosts Nick Durst and John Brown discussed:
- Was the return in the Jeurys Familia deal enough?
- Why didn't Yoenis Cespedes get surgey two months ago?
- What can the Mets get for Zack Wheeler?
- Where will Asdrubal Cabrera be traded?
- Will anyone trade for Devon Mesoraco?
Take a listen to the show to find out the answer to these questions and many more!

The MetsCast, Episode 11 was broadcast from Foley's Pub  & Restaurant in Manhattan. Co-hosts Nick Durst and John Brown discussed:

Why did it take so long to DFA Hansel Robles?
What is Hansel Robles pointing at?
Will Hansel Robles be DFAd by the Los Angeles Angels and be reclaimed by the New York Mets?
Who will replace Sandy Alderson as the general manager of the New York Mets?
Will Mickey Callaway be the New York Mets manager next season?
Will Jay Bruce ever be able to hit for power again?
If Jay Bruce and Yoenis Cespedes return from the disabled list, should Bruce go to the bench so that Brandon Nimmo can continue to play everyday?
Is Jacob deGrom by far the best pitcher in New York and where does he rank among all pitchers in the MLB?

It is yet another year filled with injuries for the New York Mets.  Nick Durst was joined by Teddy Corsale to discuss:

Why is Sandy Alderson still the general manager of the New York Mets?
Reviewing all of Sandy Alderson's free agent signings and DFA's since 2010. 
Why was PJ Conlon DFAd over Hansel Robles?
What is Hansel Robles pointing at?
Why didn't Sandy Alderson trade Jose Reyes in 2011 when he won the batting title if he had no intention of resigning him?
Why did Sandy Alderson let Daniel Murphy go to the Nationals?
Why does Sandy Alderson have such a hard time scouting young talent?
How bad has Jay Bruce been this season?
Should Jay Bruce be benched when Yoenis Cespedes returns from the disabled list?
Were Anthony Swarzak and Jason Vargas awful signings?
How mad should Jacob deGrom be that he cannot get any wins?
What can you expect during the Subway Series?
Take a listen to the show to find out!

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It is yet another year filled with injuries for the New York Mets.
Co-hosts Nick Durst and John Brown discuss:

Why does Sandy Alderson still have no clue how to use the disabled list? How long will Yoenis Cespedes be out for? When can we expect to see Todd Frazier play again? Will Kevin Plawecki ever be back? Is it any surprise that Juan Lagares is out for the season? Is Anthony Swarzak in the witness protection program? Will Swarzak pitch again this season? Will T.J. Rivera or David Wright make a return in 2018? Why is Sandy Alderson so bad at signing pitchers? Should Sandy Alderson have signed Bartolo Colon this offseason? Why was Jacob deGrom pulled after just 45 pitches? Why does deGrom not get the respect he deserves from the rest of the league and media?

Take a listen to the show to find out!

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Co-hosts Nick Durst and John Brown discuss:

Was Matt Harvey mistreated by the Mets, the media and fans? How much did Harvey mean to the franchise? Did it make sense for the Mets to move him to the bullpen, then DFA him and then trade him to the Reds for Devin Mesoraco? Is Mesoraco a similar player to Jose Lobaton? Why is Jason Vargas in the rotation still? Why is Hansel Robles back on the major league roster? Will P.J. Conlon have a successful career in major league baseball?

Take a listen to the show to find out!

The regular season is underway and the New York Mets are off to a hot start.
Co-hosts Nick Durst and John Brown discuss:

Is Jeurys Familia the best closer in MLB? Is it surprising that Asdrubal Cabrera is leading MLB in average? Is Yoenis Cespedes truly in a slump if he is second in the National League in RBIs and on pace for 162 RBIs? Is Michael Conforto actually in a slump even though he has been on base in every game he has played in? How impressive has Paul Sewald been this season out of the bullpen? 

Take a listen to the show to find out!

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Nick Durst @Nick_Durst
John Brown @SI_Sports

The regular season is underway and the New York Mets are off to a hot start.
Co-hosts Nick Durst and John Brown discuss:

Is Mickey Callaway the best first year manager in Major League Baseball? How much of an impact has Todd Frazier and Adrian Gonzalez made on the Mets clubhouse and defense? With Travis d'Arnaud and Kevin Plawecki on the disabled list, who should be the Mets starting catcher? Was is surprising that Zack Wheeler's threw a gem in his first start of the season? Why was Brandon Nimmo sent to the minor leagues?

Take a listen to the show to find out!

Follow Nick and John on twitter to get your New York Mets questions answered all season long!

Nick Durst @Nick_Durst
John Brown @SI_Sports