Amazin' Mets Alumni Podcast with Jay Horwitz: Recent Episodes
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Mets V.P. of alumni relations and team historian Jay Horwitz takes fans into the team archives with interviews of former players, coaches and other interesting people around the team over the years.
Lifelong and diehard Notre Dame fan Jay got the chance to speak with head coach Marcus Freeman about the Fighting Irish! The conversation covers some early growing pains Coach Freeman faced, the eventual success that has come, Rudy, and what it’s like coaching one of the most legendary franchises in sports.
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Joe Buck joins Amazin’ Conversations to talk about a whole list of topics ranging from the heated feuds between the Mets and Cardinals of the 1980s, some standout memories from calling World Series games over the years and his predictions for the Jets and Giants in this upcoming season.
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Jay is joined by Jason Eksterowicz and a ton of food as he gulps down a milkshake and learns about all the different food Citi Field has to offer! Make sure you get out to Citi Field to try these yourself and VOTE FOR THE METS at the link below https://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-stadium-food-2023/
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Terry Collins stops by ahead of Bartolo Colón’s official retirement ceremony to talk about big sexy’s important and what it was like to coach him on multiple teams. Terry also reflects on the 2015 World Series, his entire time with the Mets, some great stories about fan favorite Yoenis Céspedes and his time with David Wright!
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David Wright will be back at Citi Field for the Battle of the Badges this year at Citi Field and jay sits down with Jose Vasquez (NYPD) & Chris Torres (FDNY) ahead of the games to talk about how much this means to them. The conversation also covers the rivalry between the two departments, the charity aspect of the game and the contributions Mets like Rusty Staub have made to the betterment of our first responders!
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Steve Gelbs talks with Jay about similarities Jay feels they have in their respective careers, Steve’s career with the Mets so far and some of his most beloved moments like the Milwaukee sausage race, when he met a cup snake in the bleachers or Wrigley and his fabulous salsa performance!
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Keith and Pat join Jay to talk about their first year being in the booth with Howie, what building that chemistry is like, Howie’s latest movie suggestions and much more! Pat talks about the lessons he learned from his dad, former Mets radio announcer and current Phillies voice Tom McCarthy. Keith shares some insight of growing up in the Mets system alongside names like Brett Baty and Francisco Alvarez
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8x All-Star Darryl Strawberry stops by to talk with Jay ahead of the mid-summer classic and share his experience at the games. Darryl also talks about the advice he would give to the Met rookies like Brett Baty and Francisco Alvarez, the pressures of being a high draft pick and if he thinks the name Strawberry had to do with his media attention.
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Jay talks with Kevin Kierst about his job with the Mets of over 10 years managing the clubhouse and equipment for the team. Kevin also talks about his time with the Norfolk Tides and his extensive bobblehead AND movie poster collection!
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Wally Backman has spent the last few seasons managing the Long Island Ducks, where he hopes to give players one more chance at making the big leagues, in this episode he talks about two players with that goal this season. Daniel Murphy and Ruben Tejada, National League Champions, and teammates who both believe they have more to give the game.
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Mets playoff legend Daniel Murphy has come out of retirement and is making another run at being a major league player. After playing with the Long Island Ducks this year, Murph was able to get a minor league deal from the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and is currently working toward getting another day under the bright lights of the show. In this interview with Jay, they share some memories, talk about Murph’s relationship with David Wright and his thoughts on possible teammates Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani
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Keith Hernandez’ road to his number being retired for the Mets started 40 years ago this week and Jay sat down with his longtime friend to discuss what it was like before and after Keith arrived in New York City. The two also discuss the grit of the ’86 Mets, Keith’s feelings on the continued conversation of him going to Cooperstown and his current career as a broadcaster for the Mets with SNY.
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1986 World Series Champion Ed Lynch and acclaimed NY Post columnist Mike Vaccaro reflect on Keith Hernandez’ impact upon being traded to the Mets in 1983. The trio discuss his ill will toward New York before arriving, the magic of a team that had Darryl Strawberry and Doc Gooden on the horizon and so much more!
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Jay and David Cone have been close for decades and that chemistry really shows in this conversation. Cone thanks Jay for helping him figure out how to deal with the media and Jay tells David he was an honorary ’86 Met. David touches on his relationship with Ron Darling and Keith Hernandez as well as his admiration for them as broadcasters, Gary Cohen specifically. Tune in ahead of the Subway Series!
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Jay Horwitz checks in with Billy Wagner and Mike Pelfrey, former teammates, and current baseball coaches at different levels. Mike is currently the pitching coach at Wichita State (his alma mater) and Billy is the head baseball coach at The Miller School in Albemarle, Virginia. Billy and Mike give their take on coaching and how facing adversity as a player is the only way to really get through to the kids playing today. They also reflect on their time playing for the Mets and Jay mentions some tough losses for Mike, including the fact that he gave up a home run to the first batter to every get up at Citi Field. The latest round of Hall of Fame candidates has been revealed and Billy Wagner remains on the ballot after a few years of getting closer and closer, Billy tells Jay what the hardest part of that process has been. So much more in this one, check it out for yourself!
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Ed Hearn talks to Jay about how he stays so positive while he’s currently fighting for his life and in need of a kidney transplant. Ed talks about how he’s been able to remain positive during this battle and has even used it to inspire others. Jay asks Ed to explain the process of how someone would be able to help Ed and gets a rundown on how the National Kidney Registry works. Ed also remembers his time with the Mets, what it was like to catch Doc Gooden, the impact Gary Carter had on his life and how he is the only player in MLB history to win a championship at all levels (A, AA, AAA, MLB).
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Jerry Blevins joins Jay Horwitz to discuss life after baseball and how he’s been adjusting to his new career in broadcasting. Jerry has been doing the SNY pre- and post-game shows, called a Mets game alongside Gary Cohen and currently hosts a podcast on Jomboy Media titled “Shea Station” with Jolly Olive. Jay also asks Jerry about what movies he loves; they discuss some different music genres and Jerry shares a story about the time he met Willie Mays.
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Lorraine Hamilton has spent close to 30 seasons working for the New York Mets and on Sunday, November 13th, she will be inducted into the New York State Baseball Hall of Fame. In her role as Executive Director, Broadcasting & Special Events for the New York Mets, Lorraine has worked hard to put together incredible ceremonies including the Shea Goodbye, the 9/11 anniversary tributes, and number retirements. Lorraine was involved in the inception, build and execution of the newly unveiled Tom Seaver statue. Her dedication to the project was motivated by her close and longstanding professional relationship with Seaver. Before Lorraine retires later this year, she sits down with Jay Horwitz to talk about memories of working at Shea Stadium in the 80s, helping to organize Mike Piazza's number retirement, Cooperstown induction and the importance of honoring the Mets long history.
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This week, Mets worlds collide (or “Cross-Pollinate” as Jay says) when Jay brings on Marc Luino and James Schiano, hosts of Metsd Up, the Official Podcast of the New York Mets. The guys tell Jay about how the Mets found them, what it has been like to transition from the stands to working for the team, the best items at Chili’s and in the middle of all that Marc and James try to explain what Twitch is to Jay.
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This week, Mets worlds collide (or “Cross-Pollinate” as Jay says) when Jay brings on Marc Luino and James Schiano, hosts of Metsd Up, the Official Podcast of the New York Mets. The guys tell Jay about how the Mets found them, what it has been like to transition from the stands to working for the team, the best items at Chili’s and in the middle of all that Marc and James try to explain what Twitch is to Jay.
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Ahead of the celebration of life being held for John Stearns at the University of Colorado campus on November 7th, Jay speaks to Bobby Valentine, who coached the Mets alongside John for years and Bob Masten, who grew up with John and played football with him at the University of Colorado. The three reflect on their time with John Stearns and share some stories about “The Bad Dude”.
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Ahead of the celebration of life being held for John Stearns at the University of Colorado campus on November 7th, Jay speaks to Bobby Valentine, who coached the Mets alongside John for years and Bob Masten, who grew up with John and played football with him at the University of Colorado. The three reflect on their time with John Stearns and share some stories about “The Bad Dude”.
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Jay talks with longtime friend and 1986 World Champion Bobby Ojeda! Jay starts the episode by bringing up how Bobby almost got him fired in the mid 80’s and the stories don’t stop there! Bobby also details what he considered the two biggest games of his life and what the mentality you need to have is like in those moments. Listen for more!
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Jay talks with longtime friend and 1986 World Champion Bobby Ojeda! Jay starts the episode by bringing up how Bobby almost got him fired in the mid 80’s and the stories don’t stop there! Bobby also details what he considered the two biggest games of his life and what the mentality you need to have is like in those moments. Listen for more!
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Jay sits down with 2x Super Bowl champion and New York Giants legend Phil Simms. They discuss the struggles young athletes face in New York with media scrutiny, the 86’ Giants listening to Mets games on the radio and everything from Phil’s playing days to his current role as a broadcaster on CBS. Giants’ fans won’t want to miss this, and Jets fans will be happy to hear Phil Simms wants you to be happy too!
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Jay sits down with 2x Super Bowl champion and New York Giants legend Phil Simms. They discuss the struggles young athletes face in New York with media scrutiny, the 86’ Giants listening to Mets games on the radio and everything from Phil’s playing days to his current role as a broadcaster on CBS. Giants’ fans won’t want to miss this, and Jets fans will be happy to hear Phil Simms wants you to be happy too!
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Marlins pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre Jr., son of former Mets pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre, joins the podcast to talk about his dad’s impact on the 1986 Mets pitching staff, how he uses the principles his dad taught him in his current role and much more.
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Mets Hall of Famer Darryl Strawberry recounts his postseason experience and discusses the 2022 Mets. He and Jay joke around and chat about their 40 years of friendship.
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Mets Hall of Famer Darryl Strawberry recounts his postseason experience and discusses the 2022 Mets. He and Jay joke around and chat about their 40 years of friendship.
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Roberto Clemente Award winners Curtis Granderson and Carlos Delgado join Jay to discuss Clemente’s legacy, the honor of winning the award and their service to the community.
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Roberto Clemente Award winners Curtis Granderson and Carlos Delgado join Jay to discuss Clemente’s legacy, the honor of winning the award and their service to the community.
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In this episode of the Amazin’ Mets Alumni Podcast, former St. John’s basketball star Chris Mullin joins Jay to discuss his lifelong Mets fandom, his basketball career and his current role as a broadcaster for the Golden State Warriors
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In this episode of the Amazin’ Mets Alumni Podcast, former St. John’s basketball star Chris Mullin joins Jay to discuss his lifelong Mets fandom, his basketball career and his current role as a broadcaster for the Golden State Warriors
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Al Leiter, John Franco and Todd Zeile join Jay Horwitz at Engine 55 in Lower Manhattan for a very special episode of the Amazin’ Mets Alumni Podcast. These members of the 2001 Mets discuss the team’s tradition of visiting a firehouse in New York for the past 21 years, an annual visit they vowed to maintain following the tragedy of September 11.
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Al Leiter, John Franco and Todd Zeile join Jay Horwitz at Engine 55 in Lower Manhattan for a very special episode of the Amazin’ Mets Alumni Podcast. These members of the 2001 Mets discuss the team’s tradition of visiting a firehouse in New York for the past 21 years, an annual visit they vowed to maintain following the tragedy of September 11.
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Willie Mays’ son Michael joins Jay to share his Mets memories and discuss his reaction to his father’s No. 24 being retired by the Mets at Old Timers’ Day.
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Willie Randolph and Terry Collins, the managers of the 2022 Mets Old Timers’ Game, select the players for each of their teams. See which of your favorite Mets players will be facing off against each other during this year’s Old Timers’ Game.
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Members of the 2000 National League champion Mets, Glendon Rusch and Mike Hampton reminisce about their playing days and discuss their excitement for taking part in this year’s Mets Old Timers’ Day.
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Lee Mazzilli reminisces with Jay about the Mets history and discusses some of the elements of this year’s Mets Old Timers’ Day.
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Kim Ng joins Jay to discuss her trailblazing career path leading up to her historic hire as general manager of the Miami Marlins.
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On site in Cooperstown, Cleon Jones and Ron Swoboda discuss what it means to see their former manager Gil Hodges inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Former Mets pitcher Pat Mahomes joins Jay to chat about his own baseball career and the football career of his son, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who also makes a special appearance.
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The Mets acquired a future franchise legend in 1980, when they drafted Darryl Strawberry No. 1 overall. Straw joins Jay Horwitz to chat about his MLB Draft experience, share advice for young draft prospects and more in this week’s Amazin’ Mets Alumni Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Roger McDowell joins Jay Horwitz to talk about his friend Keith Hernandez, their Seinfeld appearance and much more in this week’s Amazin’ Mets Alumni Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Keith Hernandez was one of the best players in the game. Now that he’s in the booth, he keeps an immaculate scorecard. Keith shows how he keeps score and discusses his preparation for his number retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Darren Meenan, the owner and creator of The 7 Line, joins Jay Horwitz to talk about how his Mets-related clothing company went from selling underground to having an MLB licensing agreement. He also discusses the time he got kicked out of Citi Field. A few years later, he had a kiosk in the home of his favorite team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
José Reyes joins Jay’s podcast to discuss his time with the Mets and his post-retirement music career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mets fan Gary Green, who owns three minor league baseball teams and Baseball America, talks about his love for the Mets and how he helped reunite Darryl Strawberry with his stolen Rookie of the Year Award. Darryl makes a special appearance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of his no-hitter Johan Santana comes back to Citi Field for the first time after his playing career. Johan shares great memories of his time in New York and so much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The long-time voice of the New York Mets Howie Rose joins the podcast to discuss the anniversary of Johan Santana’s no-hitter and share great memories from Mets history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Original Met Ed Kranepool discuss the team history from inside the locker room. He talks about the great Gil Hodges, Tom Seaver and many more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Radio personality Mike Francesa joins Jay Horwitz to talk about his hall of fame career, discuss New York sports over the years and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jay Horwitz catches up with 1986 World Series champions Mookie Wilson and Tim Teufel as they gear up for Old Timers’ Day. They reminisce about the 1986 team and discuss the 2022 squad and so much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jay Horwitz talks with Mets 1969 World Series champion, Art Shamsky. The 1969 NLCS hero talks about Tom Seaver, that magical season of ‘69 and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this special NFL Draft edition of the Amazin’ Mets Alumni Podcast, Football Hall of Fame coach Bill Parcells joins Jay to talk about his coaching career, how he almost had played professional baseball and discusses the 2022 NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Al Leiter joins Jay Horwitz as the two long time friends share funny stories from Spring Training in the 80’s to their relationship to this day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jay Horwitz is joined by Sarah Seaver, Tom Seaver’s daughter to discuss his career and the Seaver Statue that will be unveiled at Citi Field tomorrow at the Mets home opener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Captain, David Wright joins Jay Horwitz to talk about his career, his life after baseball and so much more as the two old friends catch up in this latest podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Johan Santana and Josh Thole join Jay Horwitz to discuss the 10th Anniversary celebration that will take place at Citi Field on May 31 and their participation in Old Timers’ Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Former Mets Howard Johnson, Billy Wagner and Ken MacKenzie join the Amazin’ Mets Alumni Podcast with Jay Horwitz to discuss Old Timers’ Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jay Horwitz is joined by Cliff Floyd, Daniel Murphy and Robin Ventura as they discuss the return of Mets Old Timers’ Day on Saturday, August 27. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jay Horwitz is joined by original Mets, Joe Christopher, Jay Hook, Frank Howard and Craig Anderson. Hear from this collection of Mets legends, as they discuss the first days of the franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After the announcement that his jersey number 17 would be retired by the Mets, Keith Hernandez joined Jay Horwitz to discuss what that means to him and share some funny stories from his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gil Hodges Jr. the son of legendary Mets manager, Gil Hodges, joins Jay to discuss his father’s legacy in the game of baseball and his chance at being voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on December 5, 2021 by the Golden Era Committee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jay Horwitz is joined in this episode by Mookie Wilson. Mookie talks about his 1986 World Series Game 6, game winning play that to this day is one of the most iconic moments in baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Endy Chávez chats with Jay Horwitz on the latest episode of his Amazin’ Mets Alumni Podcast to talk about his time with the Mets, including his iconic catch in the postseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Carlos Delgado joins Jay Horwitz to discuss his heritage, what it meant to him to wear Roberto Clemente’s number 21 and his great baseball career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Jay Horwitz talks with Omar Minaya, the first Hispanic general manager in MLB history, to discuss his impact on the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
As we approach the 20th anniversary of September 11 former Mets John Franco and Todd Zeile join Mets VP of operations Sue Lucchi and Mets fan Carol Gies for an emotional conversation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jerry Koosman will have his number 36 retired by the Mets on Saturday, August 28, 2021. He joins Jay Horwitz with his longtime teammate Ed Kranepool to discuss his career and this honor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jay Horwitz is joined by the 2020 Mets Hall of Fame Class including Jon Matlack, Ron Darling and Edgardo Alfonzo. They talk about their Mets careers and their induction into the Mets Hall of Fame on Saturday, July 31. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jesse Orosco and Roger McDowell give a firsthand account of their fight and ejection-filled game with the Reds on July 22, 1986. Late in the game Jesse and Roger alternate pitching and outfield positions. It was a wild one.
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Jay Horwitz discusses the rivalry between the Mets and Yankees with the former managers, Bobby Valentine and Joe Torre who squared off in the 2000 Subway Series World Series.
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Baseball Hall of Famer Mike Piazza joins Jay on the latest edition of his podcast. Mike talks about his father, his baseball career and much more.
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Johan Santana, Terry Collins, Josh Thole and Mike Baxter join Jay Horwitz to discuss the first no-hitter in Mets history.
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Former Met Robin Ventura joins the podcast to discuss his return to college, shares some insight on locker room pranks and of course his Grand Slam Single.
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Jay Horwitz celebrates Willie Mays’ 90th birthday by reflecting on legend in the game of baseball. He is joined by co-author of “24 - Life Stories and Lessons of the Say Hey Kid” John Shea, Mets legend Ed Kranepool and Baseball Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda to talk about the great Willie Mays.
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Former Met Michael Cuddyer had a 15 year career in the Major Leagues, filled with two All-Star appearances, a Silver Slugger Award and a batting title. He capped off his career with helping lead the Mets to the 2015 National League pennant. He joins Jay for this personal look at his career.
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36 years later, it still may be the greatest April Fools’ prank ever pulled. Joe Berton (Sidd Finch) and Layne Stewart (Sports Illustrated photographer) talk about how they helped trick the sports world with the Mets signing of the mysterious prospect, Sidd Finch. Former Met, Ed Lynch, even joins the podcast to share his point of view as a player.
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Former Met player and coach Frank Viola chats with Jay Horwitz about his early days in baseball, his conversation with Jacob deGrom early in his career and much more his this latest podcast.
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Jay Horwitz is joined by Willie Randolph to discuss Willie’s many decades in the game of baseball, how he and Jay first met and so much more.
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The postseason hero from the 2015 National League champion Mets, Daniel Murphy, talks about his Mets career and much more as he joins Jay Horwitz in this latest podcast.
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Former Mets manager Jerry Manuel discusses his time with the Mets and shares more about his charity work growing the game of baseball to underserved areas in the country.
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Lee Mazzilli chats with Jay about his career and so much more in his latest podcast.
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Howard Johnson reflects on his trade to the Mets, those great late-80s teams he was a part of and shares some funny stories with Jay Horwitz in this latest podcast.
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Mets hurler John Maine discusses his Mets career. He talks about working alongside Pedro Martinez, Johan Santana and Tom Glavine, the big games he pitched, and so much more.
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Former Mets pitcher Mike Pelfrey talks about the opening of Citi Field, his Mets career and so much more.
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Mets great Darryl Strawberry joins the podcast to discuss his new book, his faith and his dedication to helping others.
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The former Mets slugger talks about setting the Mets' single-season home run record and the MLB single-season record for catchers. He also shares about his meeting Pete Alonso in 2019 and his relationship with his dad, former Major Leaguer Randy Hundley.
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World Series champion Jesse Orosco joins the podcast to discuss the 1986 season and share some moments from that championship season.
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Former Mets manager Terry Collins talks about his time with the Mets. He shares stories from the bench including his perspective of being a part of Johan Santana’s no-hitter, the Mets 2015' playoff run, his infamous mic’d up moment and so much more.
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Right-handed pitcher Bobby Jones talks about his Mets career. He provides a first-hand account of striking out Ken Griffey Jr. and Mark McGwire back-to-back in the 1997 All-Star Game, his Subway Series appearance and so much more.
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On the 19th anniversary of the attacks of September 11th, John Franco joins Jay Horwitz to reflect on that day in 2001. John provides a detailed account of that day and the days and weeks following and how he and the team contributed to the healing process.
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Former Met Todd Zeile talks about the being a part of the 2000 NL champion Mets, his transition to the SNY studio and much more.
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Doc Gooden joins Jay Horwitz to talk about his dominant 1985 season. In 1985 Doc didn’t experience a sophomore jinx, going 24-4 with a 1.53 ERA on the way to the NL Cy Young. He remembers his teammate Gary Carter, and so much more.
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Basketball Hall of Famer Willis Reed talks about the 1969 Mets, the Knicks' 1970 championship and his friendship with Tommie Agee in this edition of the Amazin’ Mets Alumni podcast.
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Kevin Mitchell scored in the bottom of the 10th to tie Game 6 of the 1986 World Series. The Mets went on to win that game and the Series. Kevin catches up with Jay to talk about what he was thinking at that moment, the 1986 Mets, his health and so much more.
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Long time Mets fan and Basketball Hall of Famer Mike Breen talks about his career in basketball announcing and broadcasting as well as his love for the Amazin' Mets.
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World Series champion Ed Hearn joins Jay Horwitz to talk about his career, his health issues off the field and how he uses his platform to better the lives of others.
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The 2013 NL Manager of the Year, Clint Hurdle ended his playing career with the Mets, then launched his managerial career in the Mets Minor League system working with the players like Todd Hundley and many other future Major Leaguers including a DL stint from the great Keith Hernandez. He shares that story and much more.
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Long time Mets broadcaster Gary Cohen talks about his best moments with the team. From his first day on the job, where a brawl broke out at the team photo, to his call of Bartolo’s impossible home run in San Diego, plus so much more.
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Mets fan and former New York Giants punter Sean Landeta joins Jay Horwitz to talk about playing on Monday Night Football when the Mets won the 1986 World Series, his career in the NFL and his love of baseball.
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Jay talks to Ed Kranepool about his recent kidney transplant, reuniting with his 1969 teammates at their 50th anniversary celebration at Citi Field last season and more.
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Al Leiter joins Jay Horwitz to talk about where he was on 9-11, why he was warming up in the bullpen during Robin Ventura’s grand slam single and so much more.
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David Wright talks about his playing career, playing practical jokes on Jay and his t-ball coaching experience.
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There might not be two people who know more about the Mets than long-time play-by-play voice Howie Rose and team historian, Jay Horwitz. Listen as they chat about the team’s most historic moments.
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Curtis Granderson reflects on his 16 seasons in baseball and shares his plans after retirement from the game. Hear about his charity work, possible broadcasting career, what it was like to be on deck when Bartolo Colón homered and so much more.
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Listen as Billy Wagner talks about his time in New York, the possibility of being elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame and much more.
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NBC Sports anchor Bruce Beck chats about his time covering the Mets over the years, his career as a reporter, relationship with players and the impact of David Wright’s legacy.
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Former Mets first baseman John Olerud talks about the infamous Ricky Henderson story and opens up about being a part of the great Mets infield during the late 90's.
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National TV sportscaster Kevin Burkhardt got his start with SNY, as a life-long Mets fan it was a dream come true. Now Burkhardt is a national voice doing play-by-play for the NFL on FOX. But he hasn’t forgotten his roots, he catches up with Jay Horwitz in his latest podcast.
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Carlos Delgado sits down with Jay Horwitz to discuss his playing days with the Mets, his charitable efforts and how he thinks Carlos Beltrán will be a great fit as the new manager of the club.
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Bobby Ojeda joins the podcast to discuss his playing days with the Mets, the 1986 championship team and tells a unique story of how he rescued his daughter from the city on September 11, 2001.
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Former Mets pitcher Pat Mahomes chats with Jay Horwitz about his time with the Mets, his NFL star son and more in this latest podcast.
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Former Met Mike Baxter joins the podcast to discuss his game-saving catch during Johan Santan’s no hitter, his time with the Mets and what he is up to now.
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On this episode, former Mets third baseman Robin Ventura sits down with Jay Horwitz to discuss his time in the orange and blue, including everything from his Mike Piazza impression to his infamous Grand Slam Single.
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Former Mets pitcher and current Mets broadcaster, Ron Darling sits down with Jay Horwitz to discuss everything from his playing days to his broadcasting colleagues.
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Jerry Koosman joins the podcast to talk about his career, the magical 1969 Mets season and the 50th reunion of that World Series team.
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R.A. Dickey joins the podcast to discuss his close relationship with Mickey Callaway, stepping away from the game, his Cy Young season and the knuckleball craft.
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Galen Cisco was a two-sport star playing college football for legendary coach Woody Hayes at Ohio State University. Cisco gave up on football to pursue a career in baseball to join the Mets for their inaugural season. Take a listen at this unique interview.
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Former Mets Manager Bobby Valentine helped the City heal after the 9-11 attacks. He shares his vivid emotional accounts of the locker room around the first game in New York after the attacks and the impact Mike Piazza’s game-winning home run still has on the city of New York.
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Former Mets slugger Cliff Floyd chats with Jay Horwitz about his playing days, life as a broadcaster and his short role as Jay’s doctor.
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On this episode of Jay Horwitz’s Amazin’ Mets Alumni Podcast, former New York Met and current Brooklyn Cyclones manager Edgardo Alfonzo talks about his baseball career, how he connects with young players and much more.
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Original Met, Frank Thomas, joins Jay Horwitz to talk about the original days of the Mets, manager Casey Stengel and more.
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Baseball Hall of Famer Joe Torre catches up with Jay Horwitz on this podcast. Jay Horwitz started his career with the Mets while Torre was the manager…Listen as the two reminisce about those Mets teams, Joe’s retirement from the game of baseball and his life after playing.
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Cleon Jones chats with Jay Horwitz about the historic 1969 season, his athletic ability and NFL potential as well as how he continues to give back in his hometown.
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Gil Hodges Jr. joins Jay Horwitz to talk about his father’s legacy in the game of baseball as well as give you an unprecedented access to the locker room and a unique perspective to the 1969 Miracle Mets.
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On this episode of the Amazin’ Mets Alumni Podcast with Jay Horwitz, Jay catches up with 11 time Gold Glover, 1986 World Series champion and Mets Hall of Famer…The one and only, Keith Hernandez.
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Jay Horwitz is joined by a friend for nearly 30 years and the 1978 NL ERA leader, Craig Swan. They talk about his playing days, relationship with Tom Seaver and his life after baseball.
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Doug Flynn reminisces about his years in a Mets uniform and talks about his other interests including his singing, fishing show and yearly visit to Mets Fantasy Camp.
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Jay Horwitz catches up with Mets Hall of Famer, Darryl Strawberry. The former outfielder talks about being the No. 1 overall pick, winning the World Series and his work off the field.
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Hall of Famer Mike Piazza catches up with Jay Horwitz about coming to New York, his powerful home run following 9/11, life after baseball and more
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On this episode of the Amazin’ Mets Alumni Podcast, Jay chats with fan favorite Benny Agbayani about his love for Mets fans, his clutch moments in the 2000 season and more.
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Jay Horwitz sits down with Cleon Jones, Ron Swoboda, Ed Kranepool and Art Shamsky about chasing down the Cubs, manager Gil Hodges and winning the 1969 World Series.
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Jay Horwitz catches up with Dwight Gooden about bursting on to the scene, the ’86 World Series, his nickname and much more.
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Jay Horwitz interviews Jay Hook about the feeling of winning the first game in franchise history, the first years of the Mets and his wide-ranging interests outside of baseball.
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Jay Horwitz sits down with John Franco to discuss his career, September 11, 2001 and of course all the pranks he played on Jay
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Jay Horwitz speaks to late ‘90s reliever Turk Wendell about baseball and his unique personality.
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Jay Horwitz chats with 1969 World Series champion Ed Kranepool about his 18 years with the franchise, former teammates and his health.
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Jay Horwitz catches up with Game 6 hero of the 1986 World Series, Mookie Wilson on the 32nd anniversary of the historic game.
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