Sal Licata Podcast

Sal says the Mets and Yankees do not look like teams that can win a World Series right now, but thinks the Yankees have a better chance right now.

Sal says the Mets still have issues to address after Darin Ruf's departure and that the Jets are right not to budge in their trade negotiations with the Packers. Plus, Sal sets the record straight on his recent trip to an Islanders game. The Knicks are not ready to beat the elite teams in the East come playoff time. Hour 5.

Sal says the Mets need to make more moves to make a run at the World Series. Plus, why are people dissing Babe Ruth? Sal makes the case for Starling Marte to bat 5th in the Mets batting order. Our favorite Opening Day memories and Cal Ripken's incredible consecutive games played streak. Hour 4.

Sal wonders about the future of guaranteed contracts and it's impact in sports. Why this is the year for Aaron Boone to step up as a leader. Sal says the NBA has a problem with too many teams not putting forth their best effort in the regular season. Hour 3.

Sal says the Jets and Giants should not be interested in signing Odell Beckham Jr. Why Lamar Jackson will never be a New York Jet. Sal says Francisco Lindor is underrated. Plus, the challenges of getting sleep while working an overnight schedule. Hour 2. 

Sal says the Mets' decision to designate Darin Ruf for assignment does nothing to solve their bigger problems, but shows they mean business. Sal says the Mets need to add more power to their lineup. Why the Jets will not budge in trade talks with the Packers. Sal hates going to the park and doesn't want new friends. Hour 1.

Sal says Lamar Jackson is not a good fit for the Jets and that Gang Green is all-in on Aaron Rodgers.

The Jets say they have real interest in signing Odell Beckham Jr., but Sal says bringing OBJ back to New York isn't worth it for the Jets or Giants.

Sal says the Mets moving on from Darin Ruf is insignificant because the team has bigger issues with their lineup.

Sal warns Yankees fans not to let the news about Anthony Volpe distract from the Yankees issues. Sal is confident that Billy Eppler is the right man for the job of Mets GM. Why Daniel Vogelbach is a bigger issue for the Mets than Darin Ruf. Hour 3.

Sal is convinced the Mets will make the necessary moves to improve the roster. Sal says the Yankees come in with a loaded roster. Also, Sal doesn't understand why Pete Alonso doesn't get more respect as a star. Hour 2.

Expectations for Anthony Volpe need to be tempered for Yankee fans. The injury to Luis Severino is a big loss. Who gets the last Mets roster spot? Can the Knicks move forward with Julius Randle? Is the chaos in the NCAA tournament good news for St. John's? Hour 1.

Sal says it is crucial that the Knicks secure the fifth seed and get Cleveland in the first round of the playoffs. Plus, with Julius Randle's latest blowups, Sal wonders the future of this team is if they get bounced early in the playoffs again. 

Sal wonders what the Mets will do with the last roster spot on the Mets, what moves the team will need to make midseason, and the need to be patient with their prospects.

Sal says Yankee fans need to temper expectations for Anthony Volpe and the injury to Luis Severino is a big deal.

Winning the World Series matters. Winning the World Baseball Classic does not. Plus, don't discount what Babe Ruth accomplished when comparing him to Shohei Ohtani. Hour 5.

Trout vs Ohtani was overrated and why Rodgers is the right QB for the Jets. Plus, some people don't care about the WBC and don't sell Babe Ruth short. Hour 4.

MLB is the pinnacle of baseball, Sal proves why he's right and a caller is wrong about the WBC and Trout vs Ohtani was overrated. Hour 3.

Aaron Rodgers transforms the Jets and nobody should be surprised the Mets sent Francisco Alvarez to AAA. Plus, Sal shares old stories from his days living with Gio in Astoria. Hour 2.

Sal thinks bringing in Odell Beckham Jr. and Aaron Rodgers together could be volatile for the Jets. Do Jets fans even want the former Giants receiver? Plus, Sal tells Marco about his trip to Port St. Lucie. Hour 1.

Sal explains why nobody should be surprised the Mets sent Francisco Alvarez to AAA and that the young players will keep being sent down before Opening Day.

Sal shares a detailed account of his trip to Mets camp in Port St. Lucie.

Sal says bringing in Odell Beckham Jr. along with Aaron Rodgers could spell trouble for the Jets.

Sal is glad the WBC is over. It's worthless and growing the game globally doesn't do anything for Yankees or Mets fans. Plus, Sal met Buck Showalter and Billy Eppler. Hour 3.

Sal reveals what it was like meeting Buck Showalter and Billy Eppler in Port St. Lucie over the weekend.