Rico Brogna: A New York Mets Podcast

Do any of the kids make the 2023 opening day roster? After listening to Billy Eppler, the chances seem slim. Evan and Pete are split at who has the best chance of getting to the big leagues first. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

What does it mean that Mark Canha has bulked up in the offseason? Do Mets fans want a more powerful Canha or continue with his contact? For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

There have been a ton of changes going into the 2023, but one of the under the radar changes is the schedule. Evan Roberts takes a deeper look into the Mets 2023 schedule and how effects the end of the season. For comments, questions, or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Baseball is officially back with the start of pitchers and catchers. On this episode Evan touches on how to handle Verlander and Scherzer innings limits, who gets the nod for opening day, Pete Alonso contract, Buck Showalter speaks on a lot, bullpen competition, new rules to watch during spring training and a quick mailbag on our 1986 World Series game 7 rewatch.

The New York Mets have started to speak to the media and one person made a bold statement on his expectations going into the 2023 season. That would be Max Scherzer who said his goal is to pitch 200+ innings this season. Let us pump the breaks a bit please, that may not be best for the team.

Buck Showalter tips his hand of how he'll handle the opening day starter, or does he? Regardless we have the best solution to who gets opening day at Citifield. Plus, Pete Alonso shuts down contract talks before they can go too far.

Buck Showalter seems to be trying to take the emphasis off of winning the division my bringing up the idea of every playoff series being a best of 7. Plus Evan takes a look at the pitching battles in spring training, specifically in the bullpen.

With so many rule changes happening at the same time, spring training may be pure chaos the first few weeks. Which means they may be the most watch spring training games EVER!

The first ever Rico Brogna rewatch seems to be a success as Evan has been sent endless emails regarding Game 7 of the 1986 World Series. Evan dives into some of those emails as we take a closer look at the last time the Mets won a World Series.

It's the first ever Rico Brogna rewatch and what better way to start it by rewatching the last time the New York Mets won a World Series. Rewatch: 1986 World Series Game 7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmODgrzd_b8 For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

The New York Mets are down early in game 7 of the 1986 World Series verse the Boston Red Sox. You may know about the back to back home runs, but do you remember the delay between them? Rewatch: 1986 World Series Game 7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmODgrzd_b8 For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

There were some key players in the game 7 of the 1986 World Series. Darryl Strawberry, Sid Fernandez, Jesse Orosco. One person who didn't have a good game? The home plate umpire! Rewatch: 1986 World Series Game 7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmODgrzd_b8 For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

After all is said and done the New York Mets are the World Series Champions of 1986. Rewatch: 1986 World Series Game 7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmODgrzd_b8 For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

In this jam packed episode of Rico Brogna, Evan gets into the return of Carlos Beltran, how the WBC will effect the Mets regular season, Steve Cohen's comments to owners and a deep dive into the Brodie Van Wagenen era. Rewatch: 1986 World Series Game 7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmODgrzd_b8 For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

In a surprise offseason move, the New York Mets have brought Carlos Beltran back to the team in a front office role. How does this help the team and Carlos Beltran in the future? Rewatch: 1986 World Series Game 7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmODgrzd_b8 For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

We're excited for baseball to be back. Spring training is approaching and so is the World Baseball Classic. There is a nice buzz behind the WBC, but one person doesn't seem as thrilled. That would be Buck Showalter. Rewatch: 1986 World Series Game 7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmODgrzd_b8 For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Steve Cohen seems to be getting more comfortable as owner of the New York Mets. Maybe he didn't think he'd have to spend as much as he is on the team, but he's proving he will do whatever it takes to give the Mets fans the best product possible. Rewatch: 1986 World Series Game 7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmODgrzd_b8 For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Now that it's been a few season's since Brodie Van Wagenen was let go as GM of the New York Mets, Evan takes a deep look to see if BVW was really as bad as we all thought. Rewatch: 1986 World Series Game 7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmODgrzd_b8 For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Evan dives into the expectations of the 2023 New York Mets, but also rewinds back in history the expectations of teams in the past and how the outcomes under or overwhelmed fans. Plus, don't forget to rewatch the 1986 World Series Game 7 game. Rewatch: 1986 World Series Game 7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmODgrzd_b8 For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Mark your calenders, the rewatch is set. Plus Evan dives into the expectations going into the 2023 season. Rewatch: 1986 World Series Game 7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmODgrzd_b8 For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Starting late 1990's after some bad bad years the expectations of the Mets changed for the better. What were the expectations of the Mets leading into some of the most successful seasons in Mets history. Rewatch: 1986 World Series Game 7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmODgrzd_b8 For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Things started to take a turn for the worst after 2006 but the expectations were extremely high. Rewatch: 1986 World Series Game 7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmODgrzd_b8 For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

On this episode of Rico Brogna, Evan Roberts takes a look at Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander to see which of the two is the better pitcher. Plus, who deserves to get the ball opening day for the New York Mets. Rewatch: 1986 World Series Game 7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmODgrzd_b8 For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Billy Eppler spoke during Jeff McNeil's press conference and basically confirmed what most Mets fans were hoping was not true. Darin Ruf will be part of the 2023 New York Mets roster. Rewatch: 1986 World Series Game 7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmODgrzd_b8 For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Evan Roberts takes a close look at both Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer. Who is the better pitcher of the two? Regular season numbers verse post season numbers. There can be only one. Rewatch: 1986 World Series Game 7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmODgrzd_b8 For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com