Simply Amazin' - A New York Mets Podcast Tim Ryder & Tarun Sharma

In the latest episode of Simply Amazin', we celebrate the Mets' sweep over the Pirates this week at Citi Field, delve into who's hot and who's not, tip the cap to this Metropolitan pitching staff early on, and look ahead to a very tough series coming up against the Dodgers in L.A. 
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In this episode of Simply Amazin', Tim talks about Dwight Gooden's wonderful weekend in Queens, the Mets' recent winning ways, and what this recent stretch could mean for the 2024 season. Competitive summer on deck? We shall see. Plus, Brett Baty, Francisco Lindor, and a look ahead at the upstart Pirates. 
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Mets baseball is back and so is Simply Amazin'. Tim is joined by New York sports renaissance man Joe Pantorno ofamNewYork to talk all things Mets before Thursday's (weather permitting*) season opener versus the Brewers. 
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Tim and Tarun hit record just as the Hall of Fame announcements began. No dice for Billy Wagner or Gary Sheffield, but three cheers for Adrian Beltre, Todd Helton, and Joe Mauer! Mark Feinsand of MLB.com is reporting that the Mets are kicking tires on former Astros reliever Ryne Stanek, so, naturally, we discuss. And pal Noah Gittell stops by to talk about his new book, BASEBALL: THE MOVIE, out this May and available for pre-order now. Check out Noah's Substack, Good Eye (a perfect blend of films and baseball). 
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Tim is joined by MLB.com editorial producer, creator of Shea Bridge, and author of Only In Queens: Stories From Life As A New York Mets Fan (available now!) James Schapiro to talk about writing a book (!!!), life in an MLB press box (covering multiple teams!!), and what we think of the Mets' moves this winter. Check out our socials for a giveaway of James' book this week! 
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In this episode, Tim and Tarun return for a rundown of what's been happening in Flushing and around the league. Have the Mets done enough to get into the dance this fall? We shall see. 
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