Simply Amazin' - A New York Mets Podcast

In the latest episode of Simply Amazin', Tim is joined by former Mets utility man, an avid advocate of minor leaguers' rights, and sweet potato aficionado, Ty Kelly. Tim and Ty discuss the ongoing plight of minor leaguers, Ty's experiences over eight seasons in MiLB, and the dark storm that could be on the horizon for minor league affiliates across America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

In the latest episode of Simply Amazin', Tim is joined by Jacob Resnick of Metsmerized and Mets Minors to discuss the COVID-19 agreement between Major League Baseball and the MLB Players' Association, as well as what this means for the future of the game -- the minor league players and upcoming potential draftees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the latest episode of Simply Amazin', Mathew Brownstein of Metsmerized Online returns to the show, joining Tim Ryder to discuss Noah Syndergaard's unexpected UCL tear diagnosis and where that leaves the Mets. And with so much uncertainty surrounding, well, everything, at the moment, Tim and Mat talk about when we can expect baseball to return and how to pass the time until that happens. Learn m...

In this episode of Simply Amazin', Tim Ryder is joined by author, blogger, and SABR member, D.B. Firstman. Their new book, Hall of Name: Baseball's Most Magnificent Monikers is available for purchase now, and is a terrific, insightful, very funny read that hits all the bases that a niche baseball book should. Tim and D.B. chat about the book and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...

In this week's episode of Simply Amazin', Tim Ryder is joined by Mathew Brownstein of Metsmerized Online to discuss the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, how Major League Baseball is handling it, when we should expect to seen baseball again, and what might that look like when it does return. The compensation of minor league ballplayers during these unprecedented times -- and their ongoing plight, in genera...

Metsmerized Online's Tim Ryder gives a few brief thoughts on the postponed MLB season and the current state of sports due to the global corona virus pandemic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the latest episode of Simply Amazin', Tim is joined by former Mets senior director of baseball operations and current SNY analyst, Adam Fisher. Having been in the organization since 2003 -- he began as an intern -- Adam shared a handful of stories and tons of insight regarding the inner-workings of a major league front office, the substantial shift in player evaluation over the last few decades...

In the latest episode of Simply Amazin', Tim is joined by Jacob Resnick of Metsmerized, reporting directly from Mets Spring Training in Port St. Lucie. Between shirtless Noah Syndergaard's promising start to the spring, the battle for the back-end of the rotation between Steven Matz, Rick Porcello, and Michael Wacha, or the long-awaited Mets debut of Dellin Betances, there was plenty to recap from...

In the latest episode of Simply Amazin, Tim is joined by Brian Wright, author of the new book The New York Mets All-Time All-Stars, from Rowman & Littlefield. Brian compiled the team's best players at each position over the course of the Mets' 58 major league seasons, using traditional and advanced stats, as well as the players' overall contributions to the Amazins, to fill out his lineup card. Br...

In the latest episode of Simply Amazin', dear friend of the pod Stephen Josiah joined Tim to discuss the Mets' bullpen and two of our favorite Metsies, Dominic Smith and Amed Rosario. They took a little detour getting there -- the Mets' current ownership tends to get us all a bit riled up -- but the Dom Smith Stan Squad was well represented. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...

In the latest episode of Simply Amazin', Jacob Resnick of MetsMerized and Mets Minors joined Tim Ryder for our Spring Training 2020 primer. With full-team workouts starting on Monday, and as evidenced by Pete Alonso's now-public dreams of being drunk on a parade float this fall, optimism is soaring in Port St. Lucie. Tim and Jacob also discussed Jed Lowrie and his fashionable new legwear, Yoenis C...

In the latest episode of Simply Amazin', Tim is joined by MetsMerized senior writer and New York Times news assistant, Mathew Brownstein. Between the Astros' quasi-apologies, Spring Training reaching full speed, and a boatload of optimism emanating out of Port St. Lucie, Tim and Mat had plenty to discuss. As always, if you enjoy the show, please be so kind as to subscribe and leave a five-star rev...

In this episode of Simply Amazin', Tim Ryder is joned by Mike Mayer and Michelle Ioannou to discuss the deterioration of Steve Cohen's proposed purchase of the New York Mets, what comes next for this beleaguered organization, and how much we all need baseball to start up again. All good things in all good time... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the latest episode of Simply Amazin', Tim Ryder is joined by fellow MetsMerized brethren and long-time friend of the pod, Mets Daddy aka John Sheridan. Tim and MD talk about the Mets passing on Starling Marte, the inevitable implementation of the universal DH and what the game might be losing, as well as where the fans stand on this Mets roster with less than two weeks until Spring Training. Al...

In this episode of Simply Amazin', Tim Ryder is joined by MetsMerized Online's Jacob Resnick to break down Luis Rojas being hired as the Mets' new manager. Jacob also details the organization's representatives on Baseball America's updated Top 100 Prospect List, and the guys run through a gamut of off-season notions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Simply Amazin', Tim is joined by former show co-host Andrew Claudio to discuss the Mets managerial search, a potential trade for Sterling Marte and the viral video of Yoenis Cespedes running at full speed. They also attempt to predict the Mets lineup in 2020, conclude whether or not the NL East is the best division in baseball and in typical fashion, rabbit trail their way throu...

In this week's episode, Tim Ryder of MetsMerized is joined by Justin Toscano - New York Mets beat writer for The Record - to discuss Carlos Beltran's brief tenure with the Mets coming to a shocking close, what's next for this organization (hiring the right managerial replacement is a good start), and how close the Mets are to competing in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...

On the latest episode of Simply Amazin, Tim Ryder is joined by FanGraphs senior writer and author of The Cooperstown Casebook (Thomas Dunne Publishing), Jay Jaffe. In addition to Jay sharing his thoughts on a number of this year's Hall of Fame candidates -- Larry Walker, Scott Rolen, Todd Helton, Billy Wagner, Gary Sheffield, to name a few -- he and Tim even squeezed a little Mets talk in there. B...

On the latest episode of Simply Amazin', Tim Ryder is joined by Jacob Resnick of MesMerized and Mets Minors to take account of the New York Mets' offseason thus far. Dellin Betances' signing shored up a glaring deficiency on this roster, but is the bullpen complete? FanGraphs' ZiPS projections, via Dan Szymbrowski, shine an encouraging light on the Mets for 2020, but has Brodie Van Wagenen done en...

In this episode of Simply Amazin', Tim Ryder is joined by the executive editor of MMO, Mike Mayer, to recap his trip to the Winter Meetings in San Diego. Topics include: winners and losers, the Mets additions of Michael Wacha and Rick Porcello, where Brodie goes from here, a debate on how Yoenis Cespedes' freed up salary should be spent, which relievers are a fit in Queens and the ongoing dispute...

In this episode of Simply Amazin', Tim Ryder of Metsmerized Online is joined by Tim Britton of The Athletic to react to the stunning news that the Wilpons are selling their majority stake in the team to billionaire Steve Cohen. They also discuss Zack Wheeler signing with the Phillies, the trade for Jake Marisnick, potential off-season targets and much more! Thank you for listening to this episode....

In this episode of Simply Amazin', Tim Ryder of Metsmerized Online is joined by former Mets beat writer Jared Diamond of the Wall Street Journal to discuss the Mets approach to the off-season, Zack Wheeler's potential landing spot, the ongoing investigation of the Houston Astros and a his new book "Swing Kings" coming in March 2020. Thank you for listening to this episode. Click here to leave 5-st...

In this episode of Simply Amazin, Tim Ryder is joined by MetsMerized's senior editor, Rob Piersall to reflect on Jacob deGrom and Pete Alonso's award-winning seasons. They also discuss how the Mets need to take advantage of this current window and roster of young talent, as well as more off-season talk. Finally, they talk about Carlos Beltran's involvement in the sign-stealing scandal in Houston,...

In the latest episode of Simply Amazin', Tim Ryder is joined by Jack Hendon of Metsmerized Online for a free agency primer heading into the New York Mets' off-season and discuss just how "creative" might get with the limited funds available. They also go over a few top-tier options on the open market as well as a few solid affordable options they personally wouldn't mind seeing happen. Thank you f...

In this episode of Simply Amazin', Tim Ryder of MetsMerized Online is joined by MetsBlog's Matthew Cerrone to discuss the hiring of Carlos Beltran and how his gobs of baseball experience might make up for his lack of managerial experience. They also touch on Edgardo Alfonzo's exit from Brooklyn, the current roster, comparisons can be drawn between the 2005 off-season and more! AUDIO CRED: SNY MUSI...