Rico Brogna: A New York Mets Podcast

Evan and Hoff go over the Harrison Bader signing for the New York Mets. His defensive skills are elite, but health and offense are in question. Also, is he an everyday outfielder or a 4th outfielder? This still does not solve the offense in any real way. So what's next? For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

It hasn't been this crazy spending spree of an offseason for the New York Mets, but that doesn't mean the Mets have missed the mark on getting better. There is however, one name that Evan is eyeing that needs to be a Met. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

While it feels very quiet this offseason, the Mets have been linked to a bullpen arm that could actually work in their favor! For comments questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Evan goes through some emails regarding the podcast of the greatest seasons in Mets history. We start off with a lovely email from Tim. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Evan has officially been drawn in to a free agent. If the New York Mets don't bring in this starting pitcher, you may actually hear Evan Roberts cry on air. Plus, what other plans do the Mets have going into 2024. Of course, we can't get an episode in without going back to the emails. So, Evan goes through more of your responses in regards to one year wonders and best Mets seasons of all time. For...

Evan has returned from a week away in Disney World. Of course it was a quiet week where nothing happened. Mets fans are calm as usually. So lets check in with some loyal Rico Brogna fan emails as we know they're just as calm as Evan. Happy New year everyone from everyone here at Rico Brogna! For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Evan goes through the emails he has missed while touring the world that they call "Disney". I'm sure his inbox is filled with very relaxed Mets fans who have had time to think long and hard about the positives of not getting Yamamoto. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

The New York Mets missed on the biggest free agent pitcher this offseason. The fall off is major. So what do the Mets do with the rotation that desperately needs arms? For comments, questions or topics email TheRicoB@gmail.com

The New York Mets continue to miss on big time players and if they do land them they spend a fortune. Will this cycle ever change for the franchise? For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

In what may be our happiest podcast to end the 2023 year, Evan and Hoff search for the greatest season in Mets history. You may say, it's gotta be 1969 or 1986, but no. Evan has decided we can't take the easy road. Let's fined the greatest season in Mets history when they didn't win a World Series. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

It feels like a rarity at the moment, but this podcast will be full of mostly really good memories. Our search is to find the greatest Mets season of all time. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

2006 was one of the most anticipated seasons in Mets history. There were a hit away from headed to the World Series. Because they fell short, does the 2006 season rank low or high on greatest season of all time.

If it's not 1969 or 1986 (which it's not), what is the best season of all time in Mets history. The winner is.... For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

On this episode of Rico Brogna, Evan Roberts talks about some of the greatest Mets one year wonders of all time. He ultimately finds the one that got away after having an amazing one year with the Mets, but maybe it was for the best. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Are we making a tribute to Justin Verlander? Not necessarily. Evan lays down the law of one year wonders. Who is not nominated? For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Some of the better one year wonder Mets are some players we don't even remember playing on the team. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

In conclusion to the best Mets one year wonder of all-time, it comes down to some of the worst options of all-time. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Driving down to Disney World, Evan couldn't hold back his feelings anymore. Evan's first reaction to the Yamamoto move. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

David Stearns continues to be active during his first offseason with the Mets. It may not be sexy but it is depth as Adrian Houser and Tyrone Taylor are the latest additions to the team. We're getting closer to a Yamamoto decision. Are the Mets ready for a pivot if they don't land their number one choice? For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

That's right, David Stearns has traded for two of his former players in Milwaukee. Adrian Houser and Tyrone Taylor are the newest members of the New York Mets thanks to Eduardo Escobar and of course David Stearns. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

With a very few amount of impact free agents still available, some of the Rico Brogna faithful write in with some trade requests. If Evan is in charge of the Mets, would he give the green light?

The clock is ticking on Yoshinobu Yamamoto's decision on where he will choose to play baseball for the next potential decade. Did we read the Ohtani situation completely wrong? Was this always the plan for Steve Cohen? For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Fans all over baseball are waiting with bated breath as Yoshinobu Yamamoto makes his decision on where he will play baseball in 2024. If the Mets don't land the Japanese pitcher, how should they pivot? Evan says it's important to not be reckless and may be important to target 2025 for big fish contracts. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Rumors are picking up, offers are slowly leaking, dinners are being had, but decisions are NOT being made. Yoshinobu, the top free agent pitcher in baseball may make a choice soon, but has yet to give anyone a tell. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

If the New York Mets miss on the final big free agent of 2024 should they spend big on the next best available or do they pump the breaks and hold off for 2025 free agency? For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com