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Domingo German was likely the most imperfect pitcher to ever throw a perfect game. Jake and Jordan break down exactly why German doesn't deserve to be celebrated for his accomplishments. Then, the boys are joined by LSU catcher Hayden Travinski, the man who caught the final out in the Tigers’ National Championship win against Florida earlier this week. Finally, the guys highlight a very special accomplishment by 58-year-old Barry Bonds in this weeks edition of “The Good, The Bad, and the Uggla.”

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Now that we’re a couple of months into the season, Jake and Jordan look back at the biggest off-season moves and determine which teams have come out winners, and which have come out losers. Then, Bobby Wagner is back for another edition of METSCON. How dire is the situation in Flushing Meadows? Bobby breaks it all down. Finally, the Jake and Jordan give their nominations for this weeks edition of The Good, The Bad, and the Uggla.

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Jake and Jordan tell you everything that you need to know heading into the 2023 World Baseball Classic. Can anybody beat Japan? How legitimate is Mexico? And can Mike Piazza and Team Italy be this year's Cinderella?

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop Episode 12 of The Mets Pod, as the Mets continue a successful stretch despite dealing with injuries. The guys look at the starting rotation, discuss whether or not Taijuan Walker’s recent run is sustainable, and chat about what the team can do to make the starting staff stronger with potential outside help. Connor and Joe also consider DH options for later in the season, the composition of the bullpen with a struggling Seth Lugo and the potential comeback of Trevor May, and what to expect from Max Scherzer and James McCann upon their returns. Later, the guys go “down on the farm” for updates on prospects Ronny Mauricio and Mark Vientos, and then open the Mailbag to answer listener questions about trading for rental players at the MLB Trade Deadline and what the Mets might do in the MLB Draft. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!

Today's Show:

0:00 Welcome to the show

1:10 Mets-Marlins recap

3:03 Taijuan Walker's success

5:14 Do the Mets need starter depth?

7:52 The DH Spot: Who outside the Mets could fit?

15:02 Max Scherzer's impact upon return

17:39 Seth Lugo's struggles

20:33 Trevor May

22:47 Travis Jankowski

24:29 James McCann

25:47 Mets Minors Roundup: Ronny Mauricio

28:28 Mark Vientos

31:35 Potential Trade Deadline pieces?

33:10 Mailbag: Worth trading top prospects for a rental?

36:05 Mets Top 5 Draft pick predictions

38:19 Flexiblity impact in the draft

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Doug Williams and Andy Martino deliver a new episode of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as the Subway Series between the Mets and Yankees delivered a ton of drama in Queens. Doug and Andy do a deep dive on the developing story surrounding Taijuan Walker tipping pitches, and the thought amongst some Mets players that there was whistling coming from the Yankees dugout to signal the pitch selection to their hitters. The guys also cover Francisco Lindor’s eventful Sunday, which included jawing with Giancarlo Stanton about the whistling, while winning the Mets fans over with his memorable three home runs in the Subway Series finale. Doug and Andy then wrap the show with a look at the Mets short-term future (a potential Wild Card chase) and long-term future (the search for a potential new team president).

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Doug Williams and Jerry Blevins are back with an all-new Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, where they discuss the latest tough times for the Mets, but also look to cheer up Mets fans with some good stories. Doug and Jerry cover the controversial call made by Luis Rojas on Wednesday night, the continued hitting struggles for the team, and the vocal frustration from the fans at Citi Field. Jerry also responds to a story Anthony Recker told Doug about him on an earlier episode of the podcast, recalls being around the set of the movie Moneyball, and tells the tale of an uncredited movie appearance he made a few years later. Jerry also delivers a very interesting Rain Delay Recommendation, a documentary that involves one of the most classic video games of all-time!

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Doug Williams and Andy Martino drop a new episode of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, following a dramatic weekend for the Mets that featured a big come-from-behind win, and big come-from ahead loss, and more big injury news. The guys react to the latest Jacob deGrom injury problems, the struggles of Edwin Diaz, and a rare emotional outburst from manager Luis Rojas. Doug and Andy also take the temperature of the Mets as the MLB trade deadline approaches, as they look into where things stand with potential additions, and what this team actually needs as the race for the NL East gets tighter.

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Doug Williams and Jerry Blevins welcome special guest Jon Hurwitz to the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as the co-creator of Cobra Kai and the Harold & Kumar franchise - and also a huge Mets fan – stops by the show to talk baseball, movies, and more. The guys go behind the scenes of the Harold and Kumar series, and talk about the excitement of the Mets taking Kumar Rocker in the 1st round of the MLB Draft. They also tease Season 4 of Cobra Kai, talk about being a Mets fan in LA, look back at some Mets memories, and look ahead to the second half of the season. Jerry and Jon also deliver a doubleheader of Rain Delay Recommendations, with 2 different movie selections this week! Later, Doug and Jerry discuss the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game exploits of Pete Alonso and Taijuan Walker, and Jerry reveals what he thinks the Mets should do ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline.

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Doug Williams and Andy Martino deliver a new edition of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as they focus on which players and positions the Mets could set their sights on as the MLB trade deadline approaches. Could a Josh Donaldson, Jose Berrios or Michael Pineda be in the cards as the front office monitors how Carlos Carrasco performs coming off his hamstring injury? Andy and Doug also go through a slew of Mets personnel now that we are halfway through the 2021 season to determine whether their season has been "half full" or "half empty."

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Doug Williams and Andy Martino deliver a new edition of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as they focus on the Mets' slumping offense which is opening the door for their NL East division rivals to gain games on them in recent weeks. The guys dive into how much longer the pitching staff can keep the team in games and how the inevitable returns of Carlos Carrasco and Noah Syndergaard could impact trade decisions made by the front office. Andy and Doug also go into how the Mets have been upgrading their analytics department and how much different it's looked than years past. Will Pete Alonso turn it on like 2019 or be more like a Cody Bellinger and have spurts of greatness. Is Michael Conforto feeling the pressures of his contract year? All that and more on this episode of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon.

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Doug Williams and Keith Hernandez are back with a new episode of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, where they discuss Matt Harvey's Citi Field return and how the Mets' depth and quality baserunning have been key to their 7-game win streak. Hear why Keith believes the 2021 squad is the most professional team he's seen in his booth career and why they're reminiscent to some of the great 1980s Mets teams. Doug and Keith also talk about Francisco Lindor starting to turn the corner in the hitting department which will be a big boost to the offense.

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Mets spring training is fully underway with a lot of fresh faces on hand. Doug Williams and Andy Martino bring you an all-new Shea Anything podcast and start by discussing new shortstop Francisco Lindor's comments about analytics and it can take instinct out of the game. Doug and Andy then dive into the Taijuan Walker signing and transition into their confidence in this year's bullpen. Andy provides insight into the roles of team president Sandy Alderson and GM Zack Scott during camp, are they trying to get Lindor and Michael Conforto extensions done? All that and more on this week's episode of the Shea Anything podcast.

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