Simply Amazin' - A New York Mets Podcast

Tim and Tarun hit record just as the Hall of Fame announcements began. No dice for Billy Wagner or Gary Sheffield, but three cheers for Adrian Beltre, Todd Helton, and Joe Mauer! Mark Feinsand of MLB.com is reporting that the Mets are kicking tires on former Astros reliever Ryne Stanek, so, naturally, we discuss. And pal Noah Gittell stops by to talk about his new book, BASEBALL: THE MOVIE, out this May and available for pre-order now. Check out Noah's Substack, Good Eye (a perfect blend of films and baseball).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim is joined by MLB.com editorial producer, creator of Shea Bridge, and author of Only In Queens: Stories From Life As A New York Mets Fan (available now!) James Schapiro to talk about writing a book (!!!), life in an MLB press box (covering multiple teams!!), and what we think of the Mets' moves this winter. Check out our socials for a giveaway of James' book this week!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Tim and Tarun return for a rundown of what's been happening in Flushing and around the league. Have the Mets done enough to get into the dance this fall? We shall see.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim and Tarun delve into the Mets recent depth moves while they wait for Yoshinobu Yamamoto move to transpire, plus peek into the framework of what a big trade could hypothetically look like if the Mets were presented with a situation of the sort.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Well, the dominoes have certainly begun to fall. Shohei Ohtani is heading to Hollywood. Juan Soto will be doing his thing in The Bronx, and the Mets are stacking depth. Some may be getting restless, but ya gotta believe David Stearns & Co. have a plan....right?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices