Darryl Strawberry is out doing his promotional tour today of the two Shea Stadium DVD sets that were released. He did this spot on ESPN’s First Take show to talk about the state of the 2008 Mets. He discusses Willie Randolph and the responsibility of the players to win games, and the intensity level of the teams that he played on in the 80’s.
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Mets closer Billy Wagner joins Don LeGreca on ESPN Radio for his weekly spot. He talks about the Mets success over the last week, the come from behind wins, the players lack of support for Willie Randolph, and Aaron Heilman’s struggles.
Audio links from WFAN’s Mike and The Mad Dog show. New York Mets manager Willie Randolph and Sports Illustrated baseball writer Jon Heyman join the show.
What jumps out at me is that Randolph seems to be much more open to pointing out when players are going badly than he was before the meeting with the Wilpons. I like that he isn’t being an apologist for every player that’s going badly.
Audio from WFAN’s Joe & Evan. Eddie Coleman talks about the San Francisco Giants series, the upcoming San Diego Padres series, the catching platoon situation, Moises Alou’s activation from the disabled list, Pedro Martinez first start back from the DL, and Ryan Church asking to sit out of the final game in SF yesterday.
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Baseball analyst Peter Gammons talks to Michael Kay on ESPN Radio about Pedro Martinez’ return from the disabled list, John Smoltz’ injury, and Joba Chamberlain’s first start for the Yankees.
SNY broadcaster Ron Darling talks to ESPN Radio’s Michael Kay about Pedro Martinez’ first start back from the disabled list against the San Francisco Giants. He also talks about Joba Chamberlain’s first start, Oliver Perez’ inconsistency, and the Mets pitchers.
New York Mets catcher Brian Schneider talks to WFAN’s Joe & Evan. He covers the success that the Mets had on their recent home stand, Mike Pelfrey’s last start, Oliver Perez’ horrible game last night, and Pedro Martinez’ return to the mound.
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