Doug Williams and Keith Hernandez deliver a new Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as Jacob deGrom continues to deliver dominance for the Mets. Doug and Keith look back to deGrom’s incredible outing on Friday night, talk about how he compares to Doc Gooden during his famous 1985 season, and discuss what it’s like watching deGrom pitch to historic levels. Keith also gives breakdowns of several struggling Mets hitters, including Francisco Lindor, Jeff McNeil, and Michael Conforto.
Apr 26, 2021•32 min•Ep. 147
Doug Williams and Andy Martino drop a new Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as the Mets keep dropping inconsistent early signs in the early games of the season. The guys go deep on J.D. Davis and his defensive issues at 3rd base, and wonder if Luis Guillorme should get more playing time. They also look into the slow offensive starts for Francisco Lindor and Jeff McNeil, and also examine the approach and style of hitting coach Chili Davis.
Apr 22, 2021•30 min•Ep. 146
Andy Martino welcomes special guest co-host John Harper to an all-new episode of the Shea Anything podcast, presented by Verizon. Andy and John get going with the Mets rotation, as they discuss the strong start to the season for the starting pitchers, including what the financial future may now look like for Jacob deGrom and Marcus Stroman. They also talk about a slightly slower start for the offense, including positive and negative signs from Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, Michael Conforto, and...
Apr 19, 2021•29 min•Ep. 145
Doug Williams and Andy Martino welcome Jerry Blevins to the Shea Anything podcast, as Blevins calls in from Brooklyn, where he's playing at the Mets alternate site. He shares insight on the team from spring training, as well as an inside look at the inner workings of the alternate site at MCU Park. Jerry also shines a light on the work Jacob deGrom does to be great, what it was like to work with Francisco Lindor in the spring, how he feels about instant replay, and where he’s at as far as helpin...
Apr 12, 2021•35 min•Ep. 144
Doug Williams and Keith Hernandez follow up an eventful Mets home opener with an all-new Shea Anything podcast! The first game at Citi Field with fans in 2021 delivered a controversial and crazy ending, and Keith goes long on what he saw alongside Gary Cohen and Ron Darling, sharing insight on how and why they reacted the way they did during the Michael Conforto hit by pitch walk-off. The guys also cover the storylines from the first week on the field, including the bullpen’s early performance, ...
Apr 09, 2021•29 min•Ep. 143
Doug Williams and Andy Martino drop a new Shea Anything podcast, as the New York Mets get the ball rolling on the 2021 season. They cover all the action from an adventurous season opener, including all the drama surrounding Dom Smith, Jacob deGrom, and the bullpen. The guys also look at the value of the contract extension for Francisco Lindor, the potential for new deals for deGrom and Michael Conforto, and listen back to some of the best sound bites from the Steve Cohen/Sandy Alderson news conf...
Apr 06, 2021•36 min•Ep. 142
Doug Williams, Andy Martino, and Keith Hernandez get together for the 2021 Mets Season Preview episode of the Shea Anything Podcast! The guys kick it off with a discussion about dinner and contract extensions for Francisco Lindor and Michael Conforto, and then go deep into the excitement surrounding the new season, and a full breakdown of the team as we head towards Opening Day.
Mar 29, 2021•38 min•Ep. 141
Doug Williams and Andy Martino are back with a brand-new episode of Shea Anything, where the podcast talk continues to surround extension talk for Francisco Lindor and Michael Conforto. Doug and Andy deliver the latest updates on those negotiations, while also breaking down the bullpen, and doing a deep dive into the depth of the starting pitching staff following the news of Carlos Carrasco’s hamstring injury.
Mar 22, 2021•33 min•Ep. 140
Doug Williams and Keith Hernandez drop an all-new Shea Anything podcast, where Keith talks ABOUT the Mets, and explains why he was talking TO his cat on the air during a game. Doug and Keith also chat about the progress of Pete Alonso, a sleeper at the back end of the starting rotation, and defensive options around the infield. They later wrap the show by delivering some fun predictions for the 2021 season.
Mar 16, 2021•31 min•Ep. 139
Doug Williams and Andy Martino are back with a brand new Shea Anything podcast! They cover all the latest noise surrounding potential contract extensions for Francisco Lindor and Michael Conforto, reveal the Mets spring training storylines that intrigue them the most, explain why the universal DH is still not a reality, and play a round of “who’s on 3rd?”
Mar 08, 2021•30 min•Ep. 138
Doug Williams and Andy Martino are joined by Blake Zeff and JB from The Metropolitan Newsletter presented by MetsFix, for a roundtable discussion about all things Mets spring training and the 2021 season. The guys cover a new era with new ways of doing things under Steve Cohen and Sandy Alderson, the offseason pursuits of various players, the pros and cons of the pitching staff, and predictions for the new year.
Mar 02, 2021•38 min•Ep. 137
Mets spring training is fully underway with a lot of fresh faces on hand. Doug Williams and Andy Martino bring you an all-new Shea Anything podcast and start by discussing new shortstop Francisco Lindor's comments about analytics and it can take instinct out of the game. Doug and Andy then dive into the Taijuan Walker signing and transition into their confidence in this year's bullpen. Andy provides insight into the roles of team president Sandy Alderson and GM Zack Scott during camp, are they t...
Feb 22, 2021•31 min•Ep. 136
Kevin Pillar is the latest Mets addition among recent moves to add depth to their roster but could Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant be a big splash for the Mets right before the start of Spring Training? Doug Williams and Andy Martino bring you an all-new Shea Anything podcast and discuss if the Mets have one more big move in them before the start of camp. Doug and Andy also dive into how the NL East will shape up and where they see the Mets in the division race. Andy provides some insight into wh...
Feb 16, 2021•32 min•Ep. 135
Doug Williams and Andy Martino bring you an all-new Shea Anything podcast. This week, Doug and Andy have a post-mortem on Trevor Bauer. Andy feels the Mets might still pursue outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. if there is a universal DH but says the Mets have stayed their course so far this offseason. Doug and Andy give their opinions on Trevor Bauer's apology and explanation to Mets fans about his decision to sign with the Dodgers and Andy explains why this offseason has been a great first offseason...
Feb 08, 2021•34 min•Ep. 134
Doug Williams and Keith Hernandez bring you an all-new Shea Anything podcast. This week, Doug and Keith revisit the Francisco Lindor trade and discuss whether it's a good idea or not to sign Lindor to a contract extension before setting foot on the field for the Mets. Keith likes what Trevor Bauer brings to the mound and how he competes but it might make more sense for the Mets to sign a defensive center fielder like Jackie Bradley Jr. so they can get even stronger up the middle of the field. Al...
Feb 01, 2021•30 min•Ep. 133
Doug Williams and Andy Martino wrap a week of Mets news with an all-new Shea Anything podcast. In the wake of the firing of Mets GM Jared Porter, the guys talk about the potential for more representation of women and minorities in the ranks of MLB, and how change continues to come very slowly in the sport. They also look at how the Mets front office will change in both the short-term and long-term future. In other “futures” discussion, the guys cover potential contract extensions for Francisco L...
Jan 22, 2021•32 min•Ep. 132
Doug Williams and Andy Martino deliver a new Shea Anything podcast following a huge day for the New York Mets, who delivered Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco. Doug and Andy chat with Zack Meisel, Cleveland Indians writer for The Athletic, to learn all about the new Mets, including their stories on and off the field. They also discuss what Lindor may be looking for in his next contract, and whether or not he would sign a new deal before free agency. Doug and Andy also look ahead for the Mets,...
Jan 08, 2021•28 min•Ep. 131
Doug Williams and Keith Hernandez are back for an all-new Shea Anything podcast, to chat about some all-new additions to the New York Mets. The guys talk about the team’s new GM Jared Porter and the new man behind the plate, James McCann. Doug and Keith also look at potential future signings, including George Springer, Trevor Bauer, and Liam Hendriks.
Dec 15, 2020•34 min•Ep. 130
Doug Williams and Andy Martino drop a new Shea Anything podcast, as things are heating up on the Hot Stove for the Mets and MLB. They talk about where things stand with free agents George Springer, Trevor Bauer, JT Realmuto, Jake Odorizzi, and more. The guys also discuss Zack Wheeler rumors, updates to the Mets coaching staff, and the latest on Sandy Alderson’s search for a GM.
Dec 07, 2020•31 min•Ep. 129
Doug Williams and Andy Martino discuss on a brand new Shea Anything podcast how the Mets could be spending their time this offseason. The guys touch on how team president Sandy Alderson might be more inclined to spend on players like George Springer and Trevor Bauer than trade away assets for Francisco Lindor. Andy explains why the Mets may be more interested in catcher James McCann rather than an expensive J.T. Realmuto as well as takeaways from comments made by new owner Steve Cohen and his ti...
Nov 30, 2020•32 min•Ep. 128
Andy Martino is joined by guest co-host Todd Zeile for a new Shea Anything podcast that is geared up for some Mets offseason action. Andy and Todd cover the courtship between free agent starting pitcher Trevor Bauer and the Mets, and also break down the development of Pete Alonso, Dom Smith, J.D. Davis, Edwin Diaz, and the team’s defense moving forward.
Nov 16, 2020•32 min•Ep. 127
Doug Williams and Andy Martino drop a new Shea Anything podcast following a historic day for the New York Mets franchise. Doug and Andy react to all the quotes and comments from new owner Steve Cohen and team president Sandy Alderson that came out of their news conference on Tuesday. They also look into the potential interest the Mets may have in Trevor Bauer, discuss the return of Marcus Stroman, and examine how things will be different for Sandy in his second stint with the team.
Nov 11, 2020•41 min•Ep. 126
Doug Williams and Keith Hernandez deliver an all-new Shea Anything podcast, where they take a close look at the all-new Mets under Steve Cohen and Sandy Alderson. The examine all kinds of offseason possibilities, like Francisco Lindor, George Springer, Trevor Bauer, and more. Keith also reveals what might happen if Steve Cohen does indeed bring back Mets Old-Timers' Day, and Keith gets the chance to face Ron Darling.
Nov 09, 2020•33 min•Ep. 125
Doug Williams and Andy Martino deliver an all-new Shea Anything podcast, right as an all-new era is about to begin for the New York Mets organization. Doug and Andy look ahead to the early stages of Steve Cohen’s ownership of the ballclub, and what the first moves will look like under team president Sandy Alderson. They cover several free agents who may now be in the mix for the Mets, what the offseason market will look like for all of MLB, and whether or not Marcus Stroman will return to the Me...
Nov 02, 2020•34 min•Ep. 124
Doug Williams and Andy Martino do a deep dive on all the latest developments surrounding the sale of the New York Mets, including updates on where things stand in the process - including a vote by the owners, and why Mayor Bill deBlasio has recently gotten involved.
Oct 26, 2020•30 min•Ep. 123
As the New York Mets head into the offseason facing many questions, Doug Williams called out for fans to ask their questions to Keith Hernandez on an all-new Shea Anything podcast. Keith’s answers covered Trevor Bauer, J.T. Realmuto, Steve Cohen, Pete Alonso, free agency, and more!
Oct 19, 2020•30 min•Ep. 122
Doug Williams and Andy Martino discuss what could be a busy offseason for the Mets. The guys look into the possibility of the Mets retaining hitting coach Chili Davis and pitching coach Jeremy Hefner. Doug and Andy also look at big-name free agents J.T. Realmuto, Trevor Bauer and DJ LeMahieu and if they'd be a good fit or if the team could better use their money elsewhere.
Oct 12, 2020•31 min•Ep. 121
Doug Williams and Andy Martino hit the offseason running, as things are about to get busy for the Mets. The guys look into what the team’s front office structure might look like under Steve Cohen and Sandy Alderson, including potential roles for Billy Owens, Pat Roessler, and Bobby Heck. Doug and Andy also look at new player possibilities including J.T. Realmuto, Trevor Bauer, and Francisco Lindor.
Oct 05, 2020•30 min•Ep. 120
Doug Williams and Keith Hernandez close the books on the 2020 New York Mets, and Keith closes the show with some recommended books for off season reading! But in between, the guys cover the good things like Dom Smith and Andres Gimenez, some bad things like the pitching and roster issues, and also take a long look at the performance of Luis Rojas as a big league manager.
Oct 01, 2020•32 min•Ep. 119
Doug Williams and Andy Martino are back with an all-new Shea Anything podcast, to talk about the Mets 2020 season being difficult with pitching woes after losing starting pitchers Noah Syndergaard and Marcus Stroman early on. The guys also look ahead to a promising future under potential owner Steve Cohen and Sandy Alderson as head of baseball operations. Lastly, Andy shares a conversation he and Dom Smith had recently regarding the impact he's made this MLB season. All that and more on this epi...
Sep 28, 2020•32 min•Ep. 118
