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Amazin’ Conversations with Jay Horwitz MLB.com
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Mets PR Legend of 40 years and current V.P. of alumni relations and team historian, Jay Horwitz, talks to some of the most interesting people he can find.
Amazin’ Conversations is a weekly opportunity for listeners to not only hear stories from Mets alumni you would never get anywhere else, but interviews with some incredible people outside the world of baseball.
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John Franco and Glendon Rusch Talk Impact of Mercury Mets Jersey
On Saturday, July 27th Mets fans will have a chance to get a Mercury Mets Mike Piazza jersey when they come to the game! Ahead of this, John Franco and Glendon Rusch talk about the "Turn Ahead The Clocks" promotion many teams got in on in 1999!
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How Did MAGIC Help Michael Cuddyer During His Baseball Career?!
Michael Cuddyer was with the Mets for their incredible 2015 World Series run and got to be teammates with longtime friend David Wright, whom he grew up in the same town as and both attended the same high school. Cuddyer shares memories of the Wilmer Flores game. the Yoenis Cespedes trade, his relationship with former Met and Twin (like himself) LaTroy Hawkins and talks to Jay about his magic skills and how they helped him on the diamond.
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What Does Jon Matlack Think the 1973 and 2024 Mets Have in Common??
Jay sits down with Jon Matlack to discuss the unforgettable pennant race and playoff run of the 1973 Mets. Jon tells stories of Willie Mays’s base-running IQ, Jerry Grote’s senses behind the plate, and what led up to the notorious brawl between Bud Harrelson and Pete Rose. Jon encourages Mets fans to maintain optimism in the 2024 playoff race, insisting that anything can happen over the course of a baseball season.
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Mike Piazza Reflects on Roger Clemens Bat Throw, Subway Series Moments, and Ted Williams Mentorship
As the Subway Series rivalry is heating up during the summer months, Jay sits down with Mike Piazza to discuss some of Mike’s greatest moments vs the Yankees. Mike breaks down his feud with Roger Clemens, recalls Ted Williams visiting him as a 16-year-old prospect and debates whether American or Italian pizza is superior.
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Teaser
0:48 Picking up Mike in a Limo
1:28 Italian Olympic Team
3:11 Daughter Applying for College
4:34 Living in the U.S. vs Europe
5:14 Remembering Vince Piazza
6:04 Matt Franco Game
7:25 Subway Series Games
7:59 Roger Clemens
9:21 World Series Game 5
10:20 Ted Williams
11:51 Bobby Valentine Mustache
12:20 Managers with Huge Personalities
13:12 All Leiter's 1999 Playoff Shutout
14:08 Robin Ventura's Grand Slam Single
15:30 Pete Alonso's Free Agency
17:05 Being Embraced by New York
17:49 News in Italy
18:18 Francisco Alvarez
19:26 Willie Mays
20:18 London Series
21:25 Mets Ownership
22:40 New York vs Chicago vs Italian Pizza
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Lee Mazzilli Reflects on the Legacy of Willie Mays and their Unforgettable Bond
In the wake of the passing of baseball legend Willie Mays, Jay sits down with his old friend and former Met, Lee Mazzilli, taking a moment to look back on Willie’s legacy. Lee recalls meeting Willie for the first time as a teenager, being coached by him in the minor leagues, and reflects on their enduring relationship that changed his life.
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Is The Leiter Family The MOST Successful Family in Baseball HISTORY?! | Convo w/ Al & Mark Leiter
The Leiter family is the first time two professional baseball players have had sons to both go on and play for MLB themselves! In this conversation, Jay talks to Marc and Al about the kind of baseball dads they were, the stress of watching your kid vs playing yourself, their own stories about playing each other and more!
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Customer Reviews
Santa
Just loved the interview with Santa, aka SC, aka Todd Zeile!!!!! Great job Jay!!!!
If these episodes are as good as Jay’s book,
…..Mr. Met, then I’ll be a regular listener.
Amazin’ podcast and interviews!
Always informative and an interesting listen - I feel like I’ve really gotten to know the players and some Mets history!