Episode 016: If The Season Is Lost, Let The Kids Play

Episode 016: If The Season Is Lost, Let The Kids Play

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2596664/fan_mail/new] The Mets are doing that special kind of losing that doesn’t even feel like a normal slump. Giovanni and Franklin try to make sense of a roster that keeps springing leaks: key guys rotating in and out, rehab timelines colliding, and the nagging sense that the team looks incomplete more than it looks unlucky. We talk honestly about what that does to expectations when so much money has been spent, and why “just wait it out” stops sounding like a plan.  Then we play the only game that feels rational when the standings get ugly: what would we do if we were suddenly running the Mets? We get into real roster experiments like letting the young guys play, finding room for better bats, and making at least one bold pitching move instead of another safe shuffle. With the MLB trade deadline looming, we kick around the kinds of deals fans love to argue about: building around a solid outfield, shopping for power, and swinging for pitching upgrades, including dream scenarios and messy-contract realities.  And because this is Sad Boys Mets Club, we pivot hard when the baseball despair peaks. We hit World Cup storylines, the Ronaldo age debate, and the surprisingly useful history lesson behind why Americans say “soccer.” The night ends with movies: a chaotic watchlist that includes Shaolin Soccer, Sir Billi, Twilight, and a spirited Steven Spielberg sidebar that turns into a critique of modern reviews and why Rotten Tomatoes percentages can fool you.  If you laughed, disagreed, or yelled at your phone, subscribe, share the show with a fellow Mets fan, and leave us a review so we can keep the conversation going. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2596664/support] Let's go, Mets!  There's always next year.  http://www.sadboysmetsclub.com https://sadboysmetsclub.threadless.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sadboysmetsclub https://www.tiktok.com/@sadboysmetsclub http://www.facebook.com/sadboysmetsclub

Episode 015: Waiting On Lindor

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2596664/fan_mail/new] Lindor’s almost back, Alvarez is already back, and we are still sitting here asking the most annoying Mets question of all: how can a roster with this much talent feel this lifeless so often? We start with the current state of the New York Mets, the injury timelines that shape everything, and the tiny slivers of hope that keep fans watching. From Jared Young’s sudden power to the fear of who gets benched when the infield is healthy again, it’s a real-time snapshot of a team trying to find traction. Then we do the thing every fan does when the vibes are bad: we stare straight at the schedule. Braves, Reds, Phillies, Cubs, Blue Jays, then more heavy hitters, and it turns into equal parts dread, math, and wishful thinking. We talk MLB trade rumors, what a “one aggressive move” could look like, and why lineup decisions matter when your biggest moments keep turning into solo home runs instead of rallies. We also ask the uncomfortable question about accountability when there’s no single obvious culprit. And because we are who we are, the conversation swerves. We borrow belief from the Knicks comeback energy, wonder why the World Cup feels strangely quiet in Los Angeles, and then get serious about visas, tourism, and the anger around ICE detention stories that hit hard in a sport built on international players. We wrap with some lighter chaos, including our latest movie streak watch list. If you’re a Mets fan, a baseball fan, or just someone who likes honest sports talk that isn’t afraid to go off-script, hit play. Subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review with your boldest prediction for the rest of the season. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2596664/support] Let's go, Mets!  There's always next year.  http://www.sadboysmetsclub.com https://sadboysmetsclub.threadless.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sadboysmetsclub https://www.tiktok.com/@sadboysmetsclub http://www.facebook.com/sadboysmetsclub

Episode 014: We Love The Mets Even When They Hurt Us

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2596664/fan_mail/new] Mets fandom can feel like a marathon you didn’t train for, and after a rough stretch we’re saying the quiet part out loud: sometimes you vanish for a week just to recover. Giovanni and Franklin Blanco talk through that familiar New York Mets spiral, the tiredness that sets in around the season’s midpoint, and the tiny sparks that keep you checking scores anyway. We get practical about what might actually turn the season around, from a “perfect lineup” built around Francisco Alvarez and Francisco Lindor to why Mark Vientos has become such a bright spot when expectations are low and the opportunity is real. We also dig into pitching and bullpen vibes, the frustration of watching dropped players succeed elsewhere, and how a team can look talented on paper while still feeling misaligned on the field. Then we zoom out to the bigger MLB issues fans can’t ignore: talk of a potential labor dispute with salary cap and salary floor proposals, plus the one reform we’d love to see, centralized streaming that ends blackouts and the “70 different services” problem. We also address the uglier side of sports culture, from death threats to Pride Month backlash, and why baseball only works when different people can share the same space with basic respect. Subscribe to Sad Boys Mets Club, share the episode with a fellow long-suffering fan, and leave a review if you want more Mets talk with heart. What’s the one change that would make you believe again? Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2596664/support] Let's go, Mets!  There's always next year.  http://www.sadboysmetsclub.com https://sadboysmetsclub.threadless.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sadboysmetsclub https://www.tiktok.com/@sadboysmetsclub http://www.facebook.com/sadboysmetsclub

Episode 013: How AJ Ewing And Carson Benge Shift The Mets’ Season

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2596664/fan_mail/new] One week ago, the Mets felt like a team waiting for the floor to drop out. Then the kids started hitting, the call-ups kept coming, and suddenly every game had that dangerous feeling of possibility. We talk through the latest New York Mets roller coaster from a fan’s-eye view, including Carson Benge finally catching fire, AJ Ewing quietly stacking wins when he gets on base, and what it means when the roster starts to look like a full-on rookie movement. We also dig into the pitching side, from Christian Scott’s strikeout-heavy chaos to the gut punch of the Clay Holmes injury and how one moment can change bullpen plans overnight. Along the way we share why Juan Soto’s dugout presence matters more than the rumor mill admits, especially when so many young players are trying to learn Major League Baseball in real time. Then we get into the debates that make a season feel alive: where Mark Vientos belongs in the lineup, what Brett Baty’s glove saves, how we think about Alvarez’s power versus double play risk, and why “Bo Bichette is back” only counts if the Mets actually win. We even take a detour to the Tampa Bay Rays as the league’s weirdly perfect example of roster flexibility, plus a fun back-half pivot into movies and pop culture. If you enjoyed the ride, subscribe, share the show with a Mets fan, and leave a review. What is the single biggest reason you think the vibes flipped this week? Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2596664/support] Let's go, Mets!  There's always next year.  http://www.sadboysmetsclub.com https://sadboysmetsclub.threadless.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sadboysmetsclub https://www.tiktok.com/@sadboysmetsclub http://www.facebook.com/sadboysmetsclub

Episode 012: The Only Way Forward Is Letting The Kids Play

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2596664/fan_mail/new] The Mets are hurt, cold at the plate, and flirting with a season that feels over way too early. We sit with that pain honestly, then ask the only question that matters for real fans: what keeps you showing up when the standings stop loving you back? Along the way we talk through the injury pileup, why “there’s always next year” starts sounding less like a joke, and why the best argument for the 2025 Mets might be the kids who need everyday reps.  A few things actually spark: we revisit Jacob deGrom and the weird heartbreak of watching greatness leave town, then we lock onto AJ Ewing’s debut and why it grabbed us so hard. Three walks, a triple, a stolen base, and RBIs is the kind of baseball stat line that feels like folklore, and it opens up a bigger conversation about patience, approach, and who can become the firecracker this roster desperately needs. We also push back on the constant trade rumors and clubhouse drama narratives, especially around stars like Juan Soto, because noise doesn’t fix run production.  Then we zoom out to the bigger joy of baseball itself: why the sport isn’t boring, why announcers become part of the family, and why you can love the game even when the Mets are losing. We detour through Dodgers and Angels fandom, cheap ticket nostalgia, baseball movies like Bull Durham and Angels in the Outfield, and we end in full film-nerd mode with Keanu Reeves and the eternal Roadhouse debate. If you’ve ever hate-watched your team and still felt grateful for the game, this one’s for you. Subscribe, share with a fellow Mets fan, and leave a review with the one thing you still believe can turn this season around. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2596664/support] Let's go, Mets!  There's always next year.  http://www.sadboysmetsclub.com https://sadboysmetsclub.threadless.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sadboysmetsclub https://www.tiktok.com/@sadboysmetsclub http://www.facebook.com/sadboysmetsclub