Doug Williams and Andy Martino drop an all-new episode of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as the New York Mets are dropping in the NL East standings. Doug and Andy look at what’s gone wrong, including the ongoing issues with the offense. They also discuss Mets owner Steve Cohen’s potential reactions to the struggles of the season, Pete Alonso’s recent positive comments, and the ways manager Luis Rojas is trying to steer the team through these rough waters.
Aug 09, 2021•32 min•Ep. 177
Doug Williams and Keith Hernandez drop an all-new episode of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, the guys discuss how the Mets' offense has been chasing pitches which has led to inconsistent hitting as their NL East lead slips away. Keith break down what he's seen from Michael Conforto's swing and approach at the plate and how he could possibly fix it. Lastly, Doug and Keith discuss the job Luis Rojas has done navigating this up and down season and how his even-keeled emotions are th...
Aug 06, 2021•30 min•Ep. 176
Andy Martino welcomes special guest Terry Collins to the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as the former New York Mets manager stops by the show to share stories from his years in the organization. TC recalls his time as minor league field coordinator working with some of the prospects that would later play for him with the big league club, and then looks back at Matt Harvey’s MLB debut, R.A. Dickey’s memorable run to the Cy Young, the team’s success in 2015, and the mad dash to the Wi...
Aug 02, 2021•43 min•Ep. 175
Andy Martino and Jerry Blevins drop an all-new Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as the Mets come up on the MLB Trade Deadline and the stretch run of the season. Jerry shares the story of how he was traded as a prospect in a July deal back in 2007, and also the view from the clubhouse with the Mets when they added talent mid-season in an effort to win. Andy and Jerry also look back at the infamous non-trade of Wilmer Flores in 2015, discuss the level of concern there should be around t...
Jul 29, 2021•35 min•Ep. 174
Andy Martino welcomes special guest co-host Todd Zeile to the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as things are heating up for the Mets with the offense and the MLB Trade Deadline. Todd delivers detailed breakdowns of several Mets hitters, including Jeff McNeil, Michael Conforto, and Dom Smith. Andy and Todd also go deep on rumors and strategies surrounding what the Mets could do ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline, and go back in time to re-visit the beginning of David Wright’s career in 20...
Jul 26, 2021•40 min•Ep. 173
Doug Williams and Keith Hernandez are back with a new episode of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as the Mets get ready for a huge homestand following an up and down trip through Pittsburgh and Cincinnati. Doug and Keith discuss Gary Cohen’s comments about Skyline Chili in Cincinnati, what is was like calling crazy games against Pittsburgh with Gary Thorne, the struggles of Edwin Diaz, and the possible emergence of the Mets offense. The guys also look at what the Mets need to do a...
Jul 22, 2021•34 min•Ep. 172
Doug Williams and Andy Martino drop a new episode of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, following a dramatic weekend for the Mets that featured a big come-from-behind win, and big come-from ahead loss, and more big injury news. The guys react to the latest Jacob deGrom injury problems, the struggles of Edwin Diaz, and a rare emotional outburst from manager Luis Rojas. Doug and Andy also take the temperature of the Mets as the MLB trade deadline approaches, as they look into where th...
Jul 19, 2021•34 min•Ep. 171
Doug Williams and Jerry Blevins welcome special guest Jon Hurwitz to the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as the co-creator of Cobra Kai and the Harold & Kumar franchise - and also a huge Mets fan – stops by the show to talk baseball, movies, and more. The guys go behind the scenes of the Harold and Kumar series, and talk about the excitement of the Mets taking Kumar Rocker in the 1st round of the MLB Draft. They also tease Season 4 of Cobra Kai, talk about being a Mets fan in LA,...
Jul 15, 2021•47 min•Ep. 170
There’s no All-Star Break for the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as Doug Williams and Andy Martino deliver a jam-packed show with the MLB Draft in full swing and a big second half of the season sitting ahead for the Mets. Joe DeMayo, co-host of SNY’s Mets Prospective, joins the show for a deep dive discussion on Kumar Rocker, the big name pitcher from Vanderbilt whom the Mets selected 10th overall on Sunday night. The guys also talk about Mets prospects Brett Baty, Francisco Alvarez...
Jul 12, 2021•37 min•Ep. 169
Doug Williams and Keith Hernandez drop an all-new episode of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, the guys discuss what kind of trades they want to see the Mets make at the 2021 MLB Trade Deadline and if Pirates All-Star 2B Adam Frazier could help the team. Keith tells Doug he is ready to hand-off the Mets' World Series baton to a younger generation of Mets champions and thinks this year's squad can do it. Doug and Keith also share their opinions of Francisco Lindor choosing to bunt i...
Jul 09, 2021•36 min•Ep. 168
Doug Williams and Andy Martino deliver a new edition of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as they focus on which players and positions the Mets could set their sights on as the MLB trade deadline approaches. Could a Josh Donaldson, Jose Berrios or Michael Pineda be in the cards as the front office monitors how Carlos Carrasco performs coming off his hamstring injury? Andy and Doug also go through a slew of Mets personnel now that we are halfway through the 2021 season to determine ...
Jul 06, 2021•37 min•Ep. 167
Doug Williams and Jerry Blevins are back with an all-new episode of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as the Mets continue to slug through injuries and a lack of slugging. Doug and Jerry discuss what it’s like in the clubhouse when the hitters struggle behind a strong pitching staff, what it’s like for a position player to take the mound, and what’s it’s like for the pitchers today as they get investigated for sticky substances on the field. The guys also look at the pressure that ...
Jul 01, 2021•38 min•Ep. 166
Doug Williams and Andy Martino deliver a new edition of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as they focus on the Mets' slumping offense which is opening the door for their NL East division rivals to gain games on them in recent weeks. The guys dive into how much longer the pitching staff can keep the team in games and how the inevitable returns of Carlos Carrasco and Noah Syndergaard could impact trade decisions made by the front office. Andy and Doug also go into how the Mets have b...
Jun 29, 2021•33 min•Ep. 165
Doug Williams and Keith Hernandez drop an all-new episode of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as some big bats return to the Mets lineup, and Keith’s return to the booth with Gary and Ron delivers some big moments. Doug and Keith break down some SNY booth calls that involved singing and wind chimes, then they focus on the field to discuss the debut of Tylor Megill, the injury to Joey Lucchesi, and the continued inconsistency of Francisco Lindor and the Mets hitting as a whole. The...
Jun 24, 2021•29 min•Ep. 164
Doug Williams and Andy Martino deliver a new edition of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as they focus on the Mets' jam-packed schedule with players set to return from the injured list. Doug and Andy dive into owner Steve Cohen's recent comments on a Jacob deGrom contract extension and where things stand as of now. They also discuss the Mets lineup with some key players set to return soon and how it could possibly impact the chemistry with a stretch of double headers and one off d...
Jun 21, 2021•37 min•Ep. 163
Doug Williams welcomes former Mets pitcher Jerry Blevins to the regular roster of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, and the guys deliver a new episode as the Mets deal with wins and injuries. Doug and Jerry lead off with the drama surrounding the health of Jacob deGrom, and how the Mets should handle their ace moving forward. Jerry also takes the podcast behind the scenes of everything that happened and is happening with sticky stuff and foreign substances in MLB, and reveals what ...
Jun 17, 2021•37 min•Ep. 162
Doug Williams and Andy Martino deliver a new edition of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as they put the focus on the Mets pitching. Doug and Andy do a deep dive on the way the Mets have managed the health and innings of their staff, from being cautious with the health of Jacob deGrom, to being careful with the use of Joey Lucchesi. They also discuss the success of manager Luis Rojas, who despite facing questions about his bullpen decisions, might be developing into a valuable lea...
Jun 14, 2021•37 min•Ep. 161
Doug Williams and Keith Hernandez drop a new episode of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as Pete Alonso drops bombs on and off the field, and the Mets stay in first place in the NL East at the “One Third” mark of the 2021 season. Doug and Keith discuss the secret of the Mets success so far this year, look at how their pitching is carrying them despite the struggles of David Peterson, and break down the exploits of the bench. The guys also do a deep dive on sticky substances, Pete’...
Jun 10, 2021•24 min•Ep. 160
Doug Williams and Andy Martino are back with a new episode of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as the Mets grabbed some wins out west on their way to Baltimore. Doug and Andy talk about the team’s success in San Diego, the continuing dominance of Jacob deGrom, where things might be headed contract-wise for deGrom, and whether or not Francisco Lindor is truly ready to get going at the plate. They guys also talk about Andy’s new book, “Cheated: The Inside Story of the Astros Scandal...
Jun 07, 2021•34 min•Ep. 159
Doug Williams and Keith Hernandez drop a new Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as the Mets continue winning out west. Doug and Keith talk about the successful return of Pete Alonso to the lineup, the struggles of David Peterson in the rotation, the specific strategies behind Jacob deGrom’s domination, and the performance of manager Luis Rojas so far this season.
Jun 03, 2021•30 min•Ep. 158
Doug Williams and Andy Martino are back with a new episode of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as the Mets get players back and keep winning along the way. Doug and Andy discuss the continued dominance of Jacob deGrom, including the appearance of his curveball in Arizona. They also talk about the emotion surrounding the return of Kevin Pillar to the team, Noah Syndergaard’s future with the Mets, Seth Lugo’s role moving forward, and just how good the team can be if Dom Smith, Franc...
Jun 01, 2021•33 min•Ep. 157
Doug Williams and Keith Hernandez are back with a new episode of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, now that Noah Syndergaard has been shut down for multiple weeks, who should the Mets call on now? Doug and Keith also discuss if Marcus Stroman has pitched himself into a contract extension or should the Mets wait a little longer for a larger sample size. The guys also examine if Seth Lugo or Robert Gsellman would be better suited to be a spot starter in order to not tax the bullpen a...
May 28, 2021•32 min•Ep. 156
Doug Williams and Andy Martino are back with a new episode of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as Jacob deGrom is back with a Mets team trying to hang on through a major run of injuries. Doug and Andy discuss how the depleted Mets can survive the short-term future, and what acting GM Zack Scott can do to help them through this stretch. The guys also examine the long-term future, and look at whether or not Luis Rojas will continue to be a part of it as Mets manager.
May 24, 2021•28 min•Ep. 155
Doug Williams and Keith Hernandez drop a new episode of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as Mets players keep dropping to the Injured List. Doug and Keith break down how the team is surviving as so many players break down, and what the team needs to do to stay in contention until they get back. The guys also cover the lack of hitting in MLB, whether or not Jacob deGrom can get into the no-hitter act this season, and how the catching situation should shake out between James McCann ...
May 20, 2021•38 min•Ep. 154
Doug Williams and Andy Martino drop a new episode of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, after the Mets dropped three games against the Rays, but still have positive signs to point to. Doug and Andy discuss the mounting injuries for the Mets, and what acting GM Zack Scott can do to help the roster. They guys also look at the offense needed from the healthy hitters that remain, the depth in the bullpen, and the roster management ahead as players begin to return to the field.
May 17, 2021•31 min•Ep. 153
Doug Williams and Keith Hernandez are back with a new episode of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, where they discuss Matt Harvey's Citi Field return and how the Mets' depth and quality baserunning have been key to their 7-game win streak. Hear why Keith believes the 2021 squad is the most professional team he's seen in his booth career and why they're reminiscent to some of the great 1980s Mets teams. Doug and Keith also talk about Francisco Lindor starting to turn the corner in t...
May 13, 2021•31 min•Ep. 152
Doug Williams and Andy Martino are back with a new episode of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, where they look at a few days for the Mets that featured fights, five wins, and an injury to Jacob deGrom. Andy and Doug flash back to Friday night, and everything that happened between Francisco Lindor and Jeff McNeil, and look at what’s happened since – including a winning streak, bullpen success, and injury concerns for the team’s ace. The guys also talk about the return of Matt Harve...
May 11, 2021•33 min•Ep. 151
Andy Martino and Keith Hernandez deliver a new episode of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, which includes big talk about some big moves around the Mets. They guys discuss the hitting coach changes made by the front office, and the analytics behind the decisions. Keith also does a breakdown of Francisco Lindor’s swing, and reveals the reasons why he’s struggling at the plate. Andy and Keith also cover Pete Alonso’s defensive improvements at first base, Keith’s induction into the St...
May 07, 2021•27 min•Ep. 150
Doug Williams and Andy Martino drop an all-new Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, following an eventful week for the Mets that included a mysterious new “coach” and bullpen drama. The guys try to uncover the exact origins of a popular but very likely fake new Mets coach named Donnie Stevenson, and do a deep dive into the up and down performances of Edwin Diaz since he arrived in New York. Doug and Andy also look at the continued struggles of Francisco Lindor, Dom Smith’s run-in with Phi...
May 03, 2021•34 min•Ep. 149
Doug Williams welcomes former New York Mets GM Omar Minaya as a guest co-host on a new Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon. Doug and Omar look at the reasons behind the Mets offensive struggles, and what a front office can do to help get a team out of a hitting funk. Omar also shares the stories behind the scouting, drafting, and development of Jacob deGrom, as well as the history of Matt Harvey, which included scouting him in 2020 for the Mets. They guys also discuss how Francisco Lindor...
Apr 29, 2021•41 min•Ep. 148
