Why Am I a Mets Fan?

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Why Am I a Mets Fan?

'Why Am I Mets Fan?' offers an intimate exploration of the experience of supporting one of the most captivating franchises in professional sports. From the highs to the lows, join us as we dissect the fascination, the frustrations, and the undeniable allure of the New York Mets. While other podcasts may focus solely on the major league team, CNY Central's sports journalist duo Samantha Cronston and Ashley Wenskoski take you behind the scenes to explore the heart of the Mets organization: the Triple-A Affiliate Syracuse Mets. Here, top prospects rise through the ranks, well-known veterans embark on rehab stints, and the future of the franchise takes shape. Get ready for a deep dive into the farm system, insider insights, and lively discussions that will leave you asking, 'Why Am I Mets Fan?'"

  1. Will Mets Name Lindor CAPTAIN? PLUS, Quintana is GONE, Travis Hunter INSULTS Ohtani

    16 HR. AGO

    Will Mets Name Lindor CAPTAIN? PLUS, Quintana is GONE, Travis Hunter INSULTS Ohtani

    Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss the SPRING TRAINING SPECULATION. Jose Quintana reportedly signs with the Brewers, leaving the Mets with one less rotation option. PLUS, the Mets' captain debate, Siri and Baty are raking, and Travis Hunter makes an OUTRAGEOUS statement regarding Shohei Ohtani. Buckle up! 00:00-10:19: The Brewers reportedly sign Jose Quintana; Mets sign Jose Urena. Will we MISS Quintana? 10:20-15:57: Mets are HIGH on young guns Sproat and Tidwell; Tidwell throws IMMACULATE inning. Could these two be the Mets' FUTURE? 15:58-24:23: Should the Mets name Francisco Lindor CAPTAIN? What about Brandon Nimmo? 24:24-33:32: Jose Siri, Brett Baty are RAKING - our ideal role for Baty this season is... 33:33-40:38: Heisman-winning Travis Hunter says "what he does on a football field is harder than what Shohei Ohtani does in baseball." THOUGHTS?! #mlb #mlbb #mlbpodcast #mlbspringtraining #springtraining #mets #newyorkmets #newyork #mlbfreeagency #brewers #milwaukeebrewers #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #nfldraft #lgm #lfgm #lindor #dodgersbaseball #shoheiohtani #ohtani LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    42 min
  2. ROTATION RATTLED: Mets' Manaea, Madrigal HURT, Yankees MODERNIZE?

    6 DAYS AGO

    ROTATION RATTLED: Mets' Manaea, Madrigal HURT, Yankees MODERNIZE?

    Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski have a LOT to discuss this week as Spring Training forges on. Juan Soto hits a HOME RUN in his first at bat in a Mets uniform - but Sean Manaea is hurt, and so is Nick Madrigal. Does this open the door for Quintana, Iglesias to return? PLUS - what is HAPPENING with the Yankees lately? 00:00-2:13: Juan Soto HOMERS in FIRST Mets spring training at-bat. You can't make it up. 2:14-9:54: Sean MANAEA is HURT - can the Mets ever keep a starter healthy in SPRING TRAINING? Should they re-sign Jose Quintana? Will Brandon Sproat start the season in AAA? 9:55-13:13: Nick Madrigal moved to the 60 day IL - it seems like Jose Iglesias really isn't returning 13:14-14:34: Mets trade for Cubs OF Alexander Canario 14:35-16:29: Brett Baty is RAKING in spring training - Juan Soto buys him a CHEVY TAHOE for giving up No. 22 16:30-20:23: The Yankees get rid of their FACIAL-HAIR policy 20:24-22:37: Are relations between Juan Soto and Aaron Judge FROSTY? Plus, a Dodgers troll wins the week 22:38-23:48: Vlad Guerrero Jr. looks like he will TEST free agency next offseason, wants to play for a "winner" 23:49-24:19: Carlos Mendoza is "having conversations" about making Francisco Lindor the next captain of the Mets #mlb #mlbb #mlbpodcast #mlbhotstove #mlbspringtraining #springtraining #mets #newyorkmets #juansoto #mlbfreeagency #newyorkyankees #newyork #yankees #aaronjudge #vladimirguerrerojr #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #lgm #lfgm #dodgersbaseball #torontobluejays #bluejays LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    26 min
  3. SPRING TRAINING IS HERE: Is it WORLD SERIES or BUST for Mets in '25?

    FEB 18

    SPRING TRAINING IS HERE: Is it WORLD SERIES or BUST for Mets in '25?

    Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK and so is Mets baseball! The New York Mets reported to Port St. Lucie for spring training this week with LOTS to like- including Juan Soto in a Mets jersey and Pete Alonso's return. With Frankie Montas HURT, what will the Mets do with the starting rotation? 00:00-3:50: It won't stop snowing in Syracuse but the Mets are in Florida so all is well 3:51-9:54: Frankie Montas OUT 6-8 weeks with a lat injury 9:55-12:11: Do the Mets NEED a starter WITHOUT Montas? Who are the options? 12:12-13:57: Pete ALONSO is back at Mets spring training 13:58-19:26: CANDELITA wants to COME BACK - is there still a chance that the Mets resign Jose Iglesias? 19:27-25:09: Is it World Series or BUST for the Mets this season? Beat the Dodgers or bust? #mlb #mlbb #mlbpodcast #mlbhotstove #mlbspringtraining #springtraining #mets #newyorkmets #newyork #petealonso #mlbfreeagency #stevecohen #juansoto #losangeles #lgm #lfgm #losangelesdodgers #dodgers LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    27 min
  4. THE POLAR BEAR IS BACK: Mets Resign Pete Alonso

    FEB 6

    THE POLAR BEAR IS BACK: Mets Resign Pete Alonso

    It's the reunion we've all been waiting for, and the couple we never wanted to see breakup: Pete Alonso and the New York Mets are back together again. Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski break down his new deal. 00:00-2:28: Pete Alonso is REUNITED with the METS 2:29-5:23: Was this a GOOD DEAL for ALONSO and the METS? 5:24-8:42: Reasons why METS fans should be EXCITED about the ALONSO deal 8:43-:11:30: The BAD parts about ALONSO 11:31-13:23: Will VLADDY DADDY become a MET? 13:24-15:24: Harrison BADER to the TWINS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    16 min
  5. Steve Cohen SPEAKS OUT on Alonso; Mets interested in Flaherty, Mountcastle?

    JAN 29

    Steve Cohen SPEAKS OUT on Alonso; Mets interested in Flaherty, Mountcastle?

    Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to talk about NEW DEVELOPMENTS in the Pete Alonso SAGA. Mets owner Steve Cohen lays down the LAW at Amazin' Day...and Scott Boras responds. PLUS, Mets rumors surrounding Jack Flaherty, Nick Pivetta, and Ryan Mountcastle. 00:00-12:36: Steve Cohen calls Pete Alonso negotiations "WORSE than JUAN SOTO." Cohen puts Scott Boras on NOTICE at Amazin' Day. What's the best option for Pete at this point? 12:37-19:42: Fallout from Cohen's COMMENTS - Mets and Alonso TALKING again? 19:43-26:23: Other takeaways from Amazin' Day: Montas comments, Brett Baty 26:24-31:09: Mets interested in Orioles' Ryan Mountcastle if Alonso moves on? Plus, interest in Jack Flaherty, Nick Pivetta #mlb #mlbb #mlbpodcast #mlbhotstove #newyork #newyorkmets #mets #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #petealonso #orioles #mlbfreeagency #stevecohen LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://link.chtbl.com/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    33 min
  6. ALONSO IMPASSE: Jays, Angels interested? YATES to Dodgers

    JAN 25

    ALONSO IMPASSE: Jays, Angels interested? YATES to Dodgers

    Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are wrapping up the MLB Hot Stove RUMORS at week's end. Is Pete Alonso headed up North? Are the Mets interested in a Max Scherzer reunion? PLUS, the Dodgers sign Kirby Yates. 00:00-7:13: Are the BLUE JAYS and Pete Alonso "at the 10 yard line?" Is Pete headed up north for $5 million more? 7:14-11:40: Arte Moreno, ANGELS interested in Alonso? 16:30-18:56: Mets, Yankees among teams at Max SCHERZER workout this week- could a reunion be in the cards? 18:57-23:16: Dodgers keep COOKING, sign Kirby YATES 23:17-28:08: HALL OF FAME inductees: Ichiro, CC Sabathia, Billy Wagner #mlb #mlbb #mlbpodcast #mlbhotstove #newyork #newyorkmets #mets #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #petealonso #toronto #torontobluejays #losangelesangels #angelsbaseball #angels #bluejays #la #dodgersbaseball #mlbbcreatorcamp LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://link.chtbl.com/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    30 min
  7. DODGERS DYNASTY: LA signs Tanner SCOTT, Jays get SANTANDER, is it OVER for Alonso?

    JAN 21

    DODGERS DYNASTY: LA signs Tanner SCOTT, Jays get SANTANDER, is it OVER for Alonso?

    Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are breaking down the LATEST marquee signing for the Dodgers: Tanner Scott. PLUS, Toronto gets their man in Anthony Santander. Is it OVER between Pete Alonso and the Mets? 00:00-1:51: Happy MLK Day! MLK's MLB connection 1:52-10:22: The Dodgers sign reliever Tanner Scott to a 4-year/$72 million dollar deal. WHEN WILL IT END? Dodgers offseason signings roundup 10:23-11:45: Would HATE to be the Padres right now 11:46-14:39: Should MLB implement a salary CAP or a salary MINIMUM? 14:40-18:13: Is it fully OVER between Pete Alonso and the Mets? 18:14-21:13: The Blue Jays meet their match! Jays sign OF Anthony Santander 21:14-26:27: Old friend Evan Longoria has some INTERESTING comments about the Mets' clubhouse #mlb #mlbb #mlbpodcast #newyork #newyorkmets #mets #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #tannerscott #sandiego #sandiegopadres #padres #torontobluejays #bluejays #la #petealonso #dodgersbaseball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    28 min
  8. Roki SASAKI Signs with LA: Is the DODGERS Rotation UNSTOPPABLE?

    JAN 19

    Roki SASAKI Signs with LA: Is the DODGERS Rotation UNSTOPPABLE?

    Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are breaking down the LEAST shocking news of the week: Japanese star RHP Roki Sasaki is headed to the Dodgers. LA is building a DYNASTY- is this starting rotation UNSTOPPABLE? 00:00-5:15: Sasaki's a Dodger- the LAD starting five is ABSURD 5:16-7:46: Should MLB implement a SALARY CAP? How are small-market teams supposed to COMPETE? 7:46-9:45: The PHILLIES dance with the devil and give the Dodgers international signing bonus money 9:45-12:10: The Dodgers have a STRONGHOLD on Japanese stars- MLB investigation comes back clean 12:11-18:08: Sasaki's STORY: The 23 year old heads to the US two years EARLY, shaped by family tragedy #mlb #mlbb #mlbpodcast #newyork #newyorkmets #mlbhotstove #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #la #dodgers #sasaki #rokisasaki #shoheiohtani #dodgersbaseball LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://link.chtbl.com/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    20 min
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'Why Am I Mets Fan?' offers an intimate exploration of the experience of supporting one of the most captivating franchises in professional sports. From the highs to the lows, join us as we dissect the fascination, the frustrations, and the undeniable allure of the New York Mets. While other podcasts may focus solely on the major league team, CNY Central's sports journalist duo Samantha Cronston and Ashley Wenskoski take you behind the scenes to explore the heart of the Mets organization: the Triple-A Affiliate Syracuse Mets. Here, top prospects rise through the ranks, well-known veterans embark on rehab stints, and the future of the franchise takes shape. Get ready for a deep dive into the farm system, insider insights, and lively discussions that will leave you asking, 'Why Am I Mets Fan?'"

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    CNY Central WSTM
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    63
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