Rico Brogna: A New York Mets Podcast

How do the Mets not screw up the future, but stay competitive in 2024 even if they miss out on the top names available in the offseason? Evan has the plan to be smart and still contend. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): For the first time since 2018, John Gibbons will be back in a big league dugout, with the former Blue Jays manager being named the Mets' bench coach alongside new manager Carlos Mendoza. Gibbons joined Rob Bradford for his first interview since the appointment, explaining how the hiring came about, how he views this new challenge, and what what it w...

Ronny Mauricio tore his ACL in winter ball, now what do the Mets do at third? Plus, Ohtani's signing, what does that mean for Yamamoto? And the Rico emailers are in full attack mode with Evan's take on Steve Cohen. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Unfortunate news hit Tuesday as we found out Ronny Mauricio's 2024 season is basically done after tearing his ACL playing in winter ball. How do the Mets pivot? For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Evan reflects on the good and the bad of getting rid of Justin Verlander at the trade deadline. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Evan had some harsh words to say about Steve Cohen after Shohei Ohtani opted to sign with the Dodgers. The Rico and Hoff go in full attack mode!!! For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

The biggest name in free agency is officially off the board. Shohei Ohtani has signed with the LA Dodgers for $700 million dollars over the next 10 years. What happened to the big bag Steve Cohen we heard about before he took over the Mets? Plus, the Mets do sign Jorge Lopez, and what's the Yoshinobu Yamamoto trickle down effect with Ohtano signing. For comments, questions or topic ideas email The...

Shohei Ohtani signed with the Dodgers and it didn't even seem like there was effort made by the Mets to inquire. Is Steve Cohen not the guy we thought he was? For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.con

In what seems to be another project arm, the Mets pick up reliver Jorge Lopez. One time closer in Baltimore, was traded to Minnesota and struggled. How will he do behind Edwin Diaz? For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

The fact the Ohtani stayed in the west coast and the Yankees have the history, what is the chance the Mets can still score Yoshinobu Yamamoto? For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

The winter meetings came and went. While the Mets filled up their 40 man roster with bodies, the Yankees made a significant trade for Juan Soto. The Mets fanbase is up in arms, but do we need to relax a bit? For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

While the winter meetings overall weren't very splash heavy, the Mets made a ton of moves. Unfortunately, nothing was impactful. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

When looking at Yoshinobu Yamamoto it's tough to pin point his comps. Thankfully one of our loyal listeners did it for us. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Some listeners were not thrilled the Mets didn't make an offer for Juan Soto. Did the Mets even have what it took to bring in the left handed outfielder? For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Things are starting to pick up at the winter meetings. Unfortunately, the Mets have not been heavily involved with the top level players. They miss on a top 5 draft pick and more. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

The winter meetings have just begun and nothing is going the Mets way already. Missing out on a top 5 pick the Mets will be drafting at lucky number 19. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

According to David Stearns, the Mets have their third baseman of 2024 already on their roster. Who will play the hot corner? For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

It's very thin at the top level of free agency this year. The Mets need starting pitching. Can they bring in a big time ace? For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Rumors are picking up, the Mets have been active even though they haven't made a big splash yet. What are some things to look forward to over the next week. Plus, Evan makes the case for a signing that may help Pete Alonso stay a Met for life. Finally, Jim Leyland is a hall of famer and Evan rewinds a few years ago when he asked the skip how close he was to managing the Mets. For comments, questio...

The market for Juan Soto and Tyler Glasnow is heating up, but Evan wants no part of either player. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

There is still hope that Shohei Ohtani may sign with the Mets, though it may be very slim. How about some other possibilities? Maybe one that would secure Pete Alonso to be a Met for life? For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Evan runs you through a few things to look out for during the winter meetings. Plus, Jim Leyland is now a hall of famer. Evan takes you back a few years ago when he asked Leyland how close he was on being the manager of the New York Mets. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

David Stearns makes his first player signings as the Mets GM. He brings in former Yankee Luis Severino and super utility Joey Wendle. It's not the splashes some Mets fans were hoping for but Evan is very happy with both moves. What's next and will there be a big splash in 2024 offseason? For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

The first signing by David Stearns is a familiar name. One that Evan has been talking about since last season. Luis Severino is now a New York Met after signing a 1 year deal for 13 Million. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

The Mets have made a couple of small signings, but have not been linked to anyone. Should we follow the rumors or do they mean nothing? For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com