Rico Brogna: A New York Mets Podcast

The World Baseball Classic has finally come to an end. Shohei Ohtani proved that he is worth al of the money in the world!!!! Does Steve Cohen have a check waiting for him at the end of season? For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

It was only a matter of time before Francisco Alvarez got sent back down to AAA. The concerning thing is there doesn't seem to be a plan to bring up the catching prospect any time soon. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

We're a week away and things are not as cut and dry as they seem. Darin Ruf still can't hit, Mark Vientos has cooled off, Brett Baty has hit but can he be an every day third baseman? Who gets that final spot? For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Brandon Nimmo makes everyone hold their breath. How will the bullpen shake out now that Diaz is gone? Vogelbach's power outage in the spring, six man rotation, Trea Turner's impact in Philly, plus what did Evan get in the mail from the New York Mets??? For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Brandon Nimmo gave every Mets fan, player and exec a major scare on Friday night sliding into second base. Thankfully, it looks like Nimmo came away from an awkward slide with no significant damage. Will he be back for opening day? For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

We're getting closer to the start of the season, is there anyone who is raising an alarm with their spring training production? Do the Mets have depth that will carry them through a full season? For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Buck has made it known that the Mets will most likely start the season with a six man rotation. Is this something the team should stick with for the entire season? Plus a closer look at Trea Turner the Philadelphia Phillies shortstop. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Steve Cohen and the Mets sent out their yearly box for season ticket holders. The 60th anniversary was special, but Evan thinks that Uncle Steve outdid himself with the 2023 gift. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): The debates are flying throughout baseball. Most recently, there have been the arguments for and against holding the World Baseball Classic after Edwin Diaz's injury. Host Rob Bradford has his thoughts on the matter, which he voices at the outset of this podcast. And then there are the rule changes. Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo joins Bradfo to offe...

It's official, Edwin Diaz has had his surgery on his patellar tendon and will most likely miss the entire season due to the 8 month recovery time. This sucks. But is the season over? Is that a wrap on the 2023 New York Mets? No it's not, but what's the game plan? Listen and find out. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Where were you when you learned about Edwin Diaz's injury. Evan and Hoff take you through learning about a devastating injury to the most electric closer in baseball. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

There is a lot of Mets fans who are convinced the season is over. That's not even close to true. The New York Mets are still a World Series contender. It just makes it more difficult. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Edwin Diaz is not the first and won't be the last star to get hurt before the season starts. There is also history that good teams find a way to win anyway. If the Mets are destined to be good this season, it won't be because Edwin Diaz isn't there. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

It has leaked, the New York Mets have their opening day starters. Max Scherzer disagrees with the timing of the WBC. Do the Mets need some pitching help? Plus who's the greatest athlete in New York today? For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

The opening day starters have leaked. Did Buck make the right call? Do we think the Mets need some more pitching depth with injuries picking up? For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Max Scherzer laid out his thoughts on moving the World Baseball Classic. Maybe he's right? Plus the bullpen is starting to take shape due to injuries. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

A question came up on the Carton and Roberts program. Who's the greatest athlete today in New York sports? Is it possible the new QB of the New York Jets Aaron Rodgers the top of the list? Maybe someone on the Mets? For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): There have been a ton of winners during the World Baseball Classic, including the great game of baseball itself. But one player who isn't even playing in the tournament yet is reaping the rewards is top Mets prospect Brett Baty. The former first-round pick is tearing up the Grapefruit League while getting plenty of playing time thanks to the absence...

The injuries are starting to pile up in Mets land. How does this change things for the opening day roster? Brandon Nimmo makes his debut and Buck Showalter has a few things he'd like to see changed in baseball. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

We have now reached the point of spring training where the injuries are starting to build up. Which ones should we be concerned over and which ones are little to no concern? For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

The final position player roster spot is up for grabs. Vientos and Baty have both looked great, but is Tim Locastro the clear cut choice? Evan gives his case on why Locastro could make the opening day roster. For comments, questions, or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

It felt like it took forever, but Brandon Nimmo finally made his spring debut over the weekend. How important is it for Nimmo to have a big year after signing a long term contract with the Mets? For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

The Mets are dealt with an early injury as newcomer Jose Quintana is sidelined with a rib injury. Tylor Megil pitch clock issue, a very non Mets roster verse Nicaragua and the Mets announce their 2023 promotional schedule. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

First major injury has hit the Mets pitching staff as Jose Quintana goes down with a rib injury. Plus, more pitch clock issues. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

The Mets lineup is very youthful as a lot of players are in recovery or playing in the World Baseball Classic, which is probably why they were almost no hit by Nicaragua. Which pitchers are losing out on roster spots and the return of a right handed bat. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com