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Mets On Tap Episode 15

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Jason, Michael and Chris talk turn of the century Mets teams, Bobby Valentine, lineup construction, and a lot of comparing bench guys then to bench guys now, and spicy beers.

We referenced the Matt Franco game, but did not elaborate on the details, which most of you know, but for completeness’s sake, it was July 10th, 1999. The Yankees, up 8-7 with 2 outs after a Henderson walk and an Alfonzo double, elected to give Mike Piazza intentional ball four to face Matt Franco pinch-hitting for Melvin Mora, who ripped a single between first and second to score the two runs. Mets had a 28% win expectancy in that moment. Pat Mahomes got the win, pitching a scoreless top-9 with 2 walks.

We talked about Bobby Valentine liking flexible guys–Matt Franco played RF, 1B, LF, 3B, DH, and P in 1999.

Beers

Jason: Sierra Nevada Summer Break
Michael: Grimm Flower Record
Chris: Old Nation Boss Tweed
Botty McBotface:Steamworks Pacific Ale, Breakfast Sandwich.

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Mets On Tap Episode 14

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Jason, Chris and Michael talk offense, Yankees and vomiting, playing time and trades. Also Hop Charts. What’s your favorite hop?

Of course there’s a Honey Smacks beer. Did you doubt it?

Beers

Jason: Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA
Michael: Barrier Brewing Hood Nitro Milk Stout
Chris: Hamburg Brewing Hoptimonium
Botty McBotface: Deep Cove Brewing Company Frosted Frog Spiced Honey Ale

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Mets On Tap Episode 13

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Jason and Michael talk injuries, Wrigley Field, deceptively NOT fruited summer beers and Stadium Names.

Since recording Michael Conforto did return to the Mets and the Syracuse Mets did start playing again, so we probably won’t get more information on what really went down with their Covid outbreak and who’s vaccinated.

You can find the post about Father’s Day and drinking holidays here.

Beers

Jason: Saranac Ruby Red Ale
Michael: Barrier Brewing Our Sour Lupulin Lollies #13
Botty McBotface:Beau’s All Natural Brewing Company Rain Check.

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Mets On Tap Episode 12

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Chris, Jason and Jake talk dominate Mets pitchers, what the bullpen depth looks like in the minors, sticky stuff, and much more!

They discussed prop bets for deGrom. I checked and the Over/Under line for deGrom on Wednesday was at 9.5(-134). Despite getting lifted after 3, he almost made the over!

Some bench love for the -illars, and then a small digression involving who the interim GM actually is.

Beers

Jason: Saranac Blueberry Blonde Ale
Chris: Stoneyard Key Lime Pie
Jake: Modern Times Electrojet NEIPA
Botty McBotface: Bath Ales‘ Blonde Lass

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Mets On Tap Episode 11

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We talked some uniform number switching tonight. We talked some streaming, watching old games, ESPN classic, and how to solve SNY.

We mostly ignored the Mets debacle in Baltimore.

We talked stout a bit, prompted by Botty. I referred to this Barley Prose post about the Darkest Beers.

Beers

Jason: Smithwick’s Irish Red
Chris: Pressure Drop Sticky Icky
Michael: Alementary High-Visibility Safety Vest
Botty McBotface: Stout

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Mets On Tap Episode 10

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We talked a bit about uniform numbers. Do YOU know who’s currently wearing number 10? Yeah, didn’t think so.

Some lavish praise of Jacob deGrom and all the fun statistics we’ve seen about him, as well as this Pitching Ninja overlay of his slider/fastball to Domingo Leyba.

Jacob deGrom, 100mph Fastball (foul) and 93mph Slider (Swinging strike), Individual Pitches + Overlay. pic.twitter.com/NknyfujQif

— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) June 1, 2021

We also discuss some ‘old man yells at cloud’ stuff, mostly the stupid new rules MLB has, and the advertising on the back of the mound. Prompted by the discussion of Wednesday’s game being on YouTube, and not SNY.

Brief mention of LearnedLeague, a competitive trivia league we’re all in.

Beers

Jason: Sierra Nevada Wanderland Nectarine Ale
Jake: Armadillo Ale Works Land Yacht IPA
Chris: Corona
Michael: Duclaw Brewing Sour Me Unicorn Farts
Botty McBotface: Alcohol

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Mets On Tap Episode 9

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Today we talked a lot about the ballpark experience, as all three of us had recently visited minor or major league parks. Michael imparts knowledge about Citi Field and the beer selection, which might actually be better in the minors. Hop Valley’s Bubble Stash was the Coors owned product Michael kept butchering. There was also plenty of hard seltzer at the ballpark.

There was some talk of bullpens, of offense or lack thereof, and of the games this week.

We briefly got into it about whether or not replay is about reviewing when a base stealer slightly comes off the bag, but we ran out of time to really dig in deep. More to come on that for sure.

Beers

Jason:New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Xperimental IPA #3
Chris: City Roots Original Dry Cider
Michael: MAD Brewery Brown Ale (homebrew)
Botty: Booze Brewery’s Gose

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Mets On Tap Episode 8

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Happy podcast with a Mets win, where we also touch on the bullpen game, fair territory seats, and injuries. Too many injuries.

We ponder some on where rehab assignments are going to take play for guys like Syndergaard and Carrasco, a little talk of jerseys and how expensive they are, and tease a live recording spot when Michael attends his first Mets game in nearly two years on Monday.

Beers

Jason: Dogfish Head Hazy-O
Jake: La Cumbre Elevated IPA
Michael: 3 Floyds, Zombie Dust
Botty: Glass of IPA

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Mets On Tap Episode E7

This would’ve been episode 7 of Mets On Tap, but instead it’s an apology from Michael that he forgot to hit record. BOOOO.

There was a lot of fun tonight, I think we really started getting the hang of this. We talked about the Mets game in progress, Donnie and Chili, the Opener, peach beers, announcers and the camera people needing to get their vaccines.

Alas.

Beers

Michael: Alementary Mr Stevens (head of catering on the Death Star)

Chris: K2 Brothers Lemonade Cookie Sour IPA

Jason: Ommegang Apripêche

Botty: Los Osos Huckleberry Wheat by the Firestone Walker Brewing Company

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Mets On Tap Episode 6

Jeff McNeil hit a home run during the game we recorded this during, so yay Jeff!

Tonight we talked about the Mets offense, turning points and Jacob deGrom.

We touched on minor league baseball, independent leagues versus affiliated ball, about Goses, checked in with Botty McBotface, and were disappointed live by the Mets game.

Beers

Chris: Genesee Ruby Red Kolsch
Jason: Brooklyn Brown Ale
Michael: Alementary Cuddly Whiskers

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