The New York Mets have had a rollercoaster start to the season, but they are starting to find their groove. They have won 8 of their last 11 games and are back to .500. The offense is starting to produce, with players like Pete Alonso and Brett Baty stepping up. Francisco Lindor has had a slow start, but there are signs of improvement. The starting pitching has been solid, but the bullpen has been a standout. The Mets have faced tough competition and have shown resilience. Overall, there is optimism for the team moving forward. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the performances of individual players on the Mets and Yankees. They highlight the importance of Francisco Alvarez's attitude and work ethic, as well as the struggles of Aaron Judge. They also analyze the recent series and upcoming matchups for both teams. The hosts express excitement for the upcoming games and the start of the softball season. They end the conversation by reminding listeners to follow them on social media and listen to their podcast.

In this episode of the Bronx Queens Bros podcast, the hosts discuss the New York Yankees' strong start to the season, going 5-0 and showing resilience in their games against the Houston Astros. They highlight the team's patient approach at the plate and the impressive performances of the bullpen. They also analyze the struggles of Aaron Judge and express concern about the starting rotation. The hosts then shift their focus to the New York Mets, who have started the season 0-4. They discuss the controversial slide by Reese Hoskins and the Mets' retaliation in the following game. They also evaluate the performances of individual players on the Mets roster. The conversation revolves around the recent struggles of the New York Mets and New York Yankees in their respective series. The hosts discuss the lack of offense from key players, the poor performances of the starting pitchers, and the overall lifeless play of both teams. They also make predictions and place over/under bets on various statistics for upcoming games. The conversation ends with a discussion about a potential season-long punishment for the loser of their weekly bets.

The conversation covers the Shohei Ohtani scandal, MLB's treatment of players, the potential consequences for Ohtani, and the Mets' signing of JD Martinez. It also discusses the Yankees' injuries and concerns, as well as playing a game called Immaculate Grid. The conversation covers various topics related to baseball, including players in the Hall of Fame, retirement announcements, and the excitement for the start of the baseball season. The hosts also discuss their opening day predictions and place bets on the outcomes. The episode concludes with a reminder to follow the podcast on social media and a thank you to the listeners.

The podcast begins with a game called Immaculate Grid and then move on to the main topic of the conversation, which is the lack of signings for unsigned players in MLB. They express surprise and frustration at the availability of top players like Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery. The conversation also touches on the value of players and the reasons behind the lack of signings. The hosts then discuss the impressive performance of Francisco Alvarez and Juan Soto in spring training. The conversation covers the excitement for the upcoming season, concerns about Carlos Rodon's performance, focus on the players currently on the team, impressions of the Mets' spring training, discussion on the Mets' lineup and batting order, predictions for home run totals of players, speculation on potential player movements, and anticipation for the upcoming season.

Takeaways:

• There is a lack of signings for top players in MLB, including Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery.
• The value of players and the reasons behind the lack of signings are discussed.
• Francisco Alvarez is performing impressively in spring training.
• Juan Soto is also performing well and generating excitement.

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The podcast episode begins with injury updates on Kodai Senga. The hosts then discuss potential signings for the Mets and Yankees, including Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery. They also express concerns about the see-through pants and lettering on MLB uniforms. The conversation transitions to predictions for home runs, stolen bases, and batting average for players like Francisco Lindor, Giancarlo Stanton, Starling Marte, Anthony Volpe, and Jeff McNeil. In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics related to the upcoming baseball season. They start by discussing DJ LeMahieu's average and their expectations for him. Then, they move on to talk about the closers for their respective teams, Edwin Diaz and Clay Holmes. They make predictions on the number of saves each player will have. Next, they play a game of Immaculate Grid, where they try to name players who have played for multiple teams. Finally, they discuss the remaining free agents and their potential landing spots.

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SummaryThe hosts discuss the Yankees' signing of Marcus Stroman and their expectations for the upcoming season. They also talk about the potential contract for Juan Soto and the future payroll of the Yankees. The conversation then shifts to the Mets and their offseason moves, including the need for a designated hitter and additional starting pitching. They explore hypothetical scenarios and discuss the overall expectations for the Mets. The episode concludes with a fun game. In this part of the conversation, the hosts play a game where they try to name MLB players based on specific criteria. They go through various categories such as runs, hits, RBIs, and more. They also discuss their plans for future episodes and mention their upcoming softball games.

Summary

The hosts of the Bronx Queens Bros podcast discuss the disappointing offseason for the Yankees and Mets, the lackluster moves made by both teams, and the possibility of signing B-level pitchers. They also debate whether the Yankees and Mets can win their divisions and whether Francisco Lindor is the third best shortstop in New York baseball history. The conversation revolves around the discussion of Phil Rizzuto and the ranking of shortstops in New York.

Takeaways

Phil Rizzuto was a Hall of Fame shortstop who won seven World Series and an AL MVP award.

Gold Gloves were not awarded during Rizzuto's time, but he was known for his defensive skills.

There is a difference of opinion on the ranking of shortstops in New York, with Lindor being considered a top three shortstop by one participant.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and New Year's Greetings

09:35 Disappointing Offseason for the Yankees and Mets

18:16 Lackluster Offseason Moves

25:07 Debate: Will Both Teams Sign a B-Level Pitcher?

30:12 Debate: Can the Yankees and Mets Win Their Divisions?

35:50 Debate: Is Francisco Lindor the Third Best Shortstop in New York Baseball History?

38:56 Discussion about Phil Rizzuto

39:10 Phil Rizzuto's career and achievements

39:28 Gold Gloves and defensive skills

41:46 Technical difficulties

42:21 Ranking shortstops in New York

43:00 Confidence in ranking Lindor

43:26 Defending Lindor's ranking

44:26 Wrapping up the episode

In this episode, the guys talk about everything from Yamamoto's future, Ohtani's deal, the Yankee's beard rule, and David Wright's Hall of Fame worthiness.

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