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Mets On Tap Episode 47 The Everyone’s Hitting Episode

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Chris and Michael discuss the west coast series, the upcoming schedule, why Chris isn’t managing the Mets, and a few other things.

We also discuss the disaster of buying tickets, game start times, and the division lead.

If you want us to mention what YOU are drinking during next Tuesday Night’s Mets games, give us a tweet around 8:30 or so @BarleyProse and we’ll include you.

BEERS
Michael: Copper Legend Jack’s Abby
Chris: War Horse Operation Little Vittles
Botty McBotface: Try Harder, Not Your Best

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Mets On Tap Episode 46 The Pine Tar Whisperer

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Jason and Michael discuss the doubleheader in progress, the team not losing too badly during this cooler streak, and how they could probably use another bat or two.

We get into a little dead baseball discussion, good fundamentals, and ponder where rehab starts for guys like Jacob deGrom might pitch this year.

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BEERS
Michael: Industrial Arts State of the Arts Altbier
Jason: New Holland Fat Tire
Botty McBotface:Vodka and Diet Coke

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Mets On Tap Episode 45 Just Cruisin’

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Jason and Michael discuss the comeback against the Phillies, some other memorable wins and losses, and just general bask in the good mood.

We talk a little Buffalo, a bit of a tangent about your phone tracking you and donuts, and then circle back to the comeback against the Phillies.

Jason mentions a version of it playing over an AC/DC song that I could not find, so if YOU can find it, please send it along to podcast@barleyprose.com

I did find the Johnny Cash song for the Blue Jays Home Runs from 2015, so that was fun.

BEERS
Michael: Other Half Mosaic Dream
Jason: Big Ditch Daybreaker
Botty McBotface: Parallel 49 Brewing Company’s Blackberry Saison

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Mets On Tap Episode 44 The Nit Pick Episode

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Chris and Michael discuss the double-header sweep, keeping Atlanta down, and how there’s not much to complain about right now.

Touch on Cano, McNeil, balanced schedules and just otherwise bask in the glow of an excellent baseball team.

Michael: Aeronaut Hyperfocus NEIPA
Chris: Ayinger Bräuweisse
Botty McBotface: Holsten bitter lemon beer

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Mets On Tap Episode 43 This Is The Same Mets, But They’re Different

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Jason, Chris and Michael talk over the second Mets game of the Cardinals series, discussing Bassitt, the roster, and how this team just feels different, but maybe it’s the same?

Lots of Cano talk, some Ebbs Citi Field talk, a little bit of bullpen trust, and perhaps a trade on the horizon?

Continued mocking of the SNY app, continued questioning the lack of J.D. Davis playing time, but overall just some good vibes and good baseball.

Michael: Bradley Beer Project We Playing Chocolate Raspberry
Chris: Genesee Ruby Red Kölsch
Jason: Buried Acorn Lemon Lounger
Botty McBotface: Botty’s Blonde Ale

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Mets On Tap Episode 42 The Dark Beer Episode

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Jason, Chris and Michael talk over the second Mets game of the doubleheader and Scherzer losing the no-hitter.

We talk about aggressive base-running, the cold weather and the location of the bullpens at various minor league parks.

We talk about the SNY app a little, and how it’s got some usefulness but is also very poorly implemented.

Then there’s continued discussion of just how bad the Zombie runner is, and why those extra innings are just bad baseball.

Michael: Cape May Coffee Stout
Chris: Rising Storm Nocturnal Storm
Jason: Community Beer Works The Whale
Botty McBotface: Carlsberg

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Mets On Tap Episode 41 The One With The Statue And The Drinking Game

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Jason and Michael talk, on this very special Seaver episode about decorating Citi Field and the long over due Tom Seaver statue being unveiled finally.

We discuss an active baseball game, and the Mets seemingly too many guys for not enough spots and how we’re going to fit them all in, and if a trade is eminent. Michael again points out how unappreciated J.D. Davis is.

Then Botty chimes in with a complicated drinking game.

Michael: Alementary Vast and Terrible Magic Mango/Tajin
Jason: Southern Tier Blueberry Whirl
Botty McBotface: Shorts Sahti

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Mets On Tap Episode 40 Weak Bones

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Michael and Jason, Chris talk about Syracuse Opening Day, Mookie Wilson, attending Mets games, the SNY app and so much more.

We get into the back end of the roster a little bit, discuss the Mets snakebitten nature and how they can do better, and talk a little dive bar.

Michael: Founders Breakfast Stout
Jason: Sierra Nevada Summer Break
Botty McBotface: disgusting pint of Watney’s Red Barrel

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Mets On Tap Episode 39 Birthday Beers Alone In The Bar

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Michael, Jason, Chris talk actual Spring Training games, going on live! Opening Day for Syracuse and for the Mets, and some Long Island Ducks.

Michael talks about birthday beers at Two Villains in Nyack, NY.

Hamburg Brewing is just south of Buffalo.

We again chat about new rules a bit, as well as lament some of the stupid streaming/broadcast rules that govern MLB.

Michael: Two Villains That Splash Against My Hollow Bones
Jason: Hamburg Brewing OMS
Chris: Genesee Ruby Red Kolsch
Botty McBotface: Amsterdam 7 kebabs of Diced Lamb Shank

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Mets On Tap Episode 38 Zombie Runner Won’t Die

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Michael, Jason, Chris talk actual Spring Training games, a bit about NYC’s vaccine mandate for employers (that has been resolved since we chatted, as expected), and talk some roster machinations.

We dig into the new rules a little bit, including the dumb zombie runner, talk about new breweries we like, and have a grand ole time.

Michael: Bolero Snort OVB
Jason: Lagunitas Hazy Wonder
Chris: Strange Bird Scarlett Johopsson hoppy amber
Botty McBotface: Vodka-Tinted H20

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