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Amazin’ Conversations with Jay Horwitz

Amazin’ Conversations with Jay Horwitz

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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.© 2024 MLB.com Baseball
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  • The TRUE STORY Behind the Roger McDowell’s Hotfoot Prank

    The TRUE STORY Behind the Roger McDowell’s Hotfoot Prank
    Oct 28 2025
    Roger McDowell and co-author Doug Feldmann join Jay Horwitz to unpack HOTFOOT — from the Mets’ legendary prank wars (including the infamous Bill Robinson hotfoot) to the pressure of NLCS Game 6 in Houston, Davey Johnson’s player-first leadership, and the wild Cincinnati brawl that had relievers playing the outfield. It’s the ’86 Mets through stories, strategy, and pure clubhouse chaos — told by the guys who lived it. TimeStamps 00:00 HOTFOOT origins & picking targets (Bill Robinson + TV director)02:21 Why the title “HOTFOOT” & the timing of the book03:26 How McDowell & Feldmann teamed up (after ’87 Cardinals research)08:00 NLCS Game 6: five shutout innings to save the season10:49 Five pitchers over 16 innings — unheard of today13:09 “Dominant from Day 1”: targets on backs but a team of roles14:24 Davey Johnson: the original analytics mind & player’s manager16:31 1985 trust moment: post-surgery Roger goes 127 IP out of the pen17:15 Doc Gooden precedent: Davey vs. front office on trusting the room18:31 Teammate tales: Kevin Mitchell’s suit story in San Diego19:56 Bullpen roles with Orosco & Sisk — why it worked22:17 Sid Fernandez lesson: pulling him mid-AB to reinforce command27:04 Cincinnati ’86 brawl: relievers in the outfield & Pete Rose protest29:40 Keith Hernandez’s defense — instinct and anticipation masterclass33:18 The cover, the fire & the “serious between the lines” Roger McDowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 min
  • Zuby Ejiofor on Rick Pitino, St. John’s Rise & His Citi Field First Pitch! | Amazin’ Conversations

    Zuby Ejiofor on Rick Pitino, St. John’s Rise & His Citi Field First Pitch! | Amazin’ Conversations
    Oct 14 2025
    In this episode of Amazin’ Conversations with Jay Horwitz, St. John’s standout Zuby Ejiofor joins Jay to talk about the program’s meteoric rise under Hall of Famer Rick Pitino, the energy of playing at Madison Square Garden, and what it meant to throw out the first pitch at Citi Field. Zuby opens up about his relationship with Coach Pitino, how he’s grown into a leader on and off the court, and why this 2025 Red Storm team is ready to make noise in the Big East and beyond. They also discuss the MSG home-court atmosphere, St. John’s return to national prominence, and Zuby’s viral Tonight Show appearance alongside his teammates. 💥 Whether you’re a Mets fan, a St. John’s alum, or just love New York sports, this crossover between Queens legends is one you don’t want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    17 min
  • Carlos Delgado on Why Puerto Rico vs Dominican Republic at Citi Field Is Bigger Than Baseball

    Carlos Delgado on Why Puerto Rico vs Dominican Republic at Citi Field Is Bigger Than Baseball
    Oct 7 2025
    Puerto Rico vs. Dominican Republic is coming to Citi Field, and Carlos Delgado is taking it seriously. Delgado joins Jay Horwitz to break down why this matchup is so much more than a game — the energy, the culture, the bragging rights — and why once first pitch hits, everyone’s playing to win. He talks about teaming up with Carlos Beltrán on the bench, Mets bullpen coach José Rosado, and why he’s managing Puerto Rico like it’s the World Baseball Classic. Delgado also opens up on 25 years of his Extra Bases Foundation, rebuilding Puerto Rico after hurricanes, mentoring the next generation of players, and what it means to still hold the PR home run record. Oh — and he tells the story behind that 9-RBI night at Yankee Stadium. 🔥 Puerto Rico vs. Dominican Republic — Live at Citi Field! Don’t miss one of the most electric nights of baseball this fall as Team Puerto Rico and Team Dominican Republic face off in a celebration of culture, music, and competition at Citi Field. ⚾ Date: Friday, November 15, 2025 📍 Location: Citi Field, Queens, NY 🎶 Expect live music, island vibes, and an atmosphere that feels more like a block party than an exhibition game — until that first pitch drops. Featuring legends like Carlos Delgado, Carlos Beltrán, and José Rosado, this event brings Caribbean pride straight to New York. Come early, wear your colors, and be ready to feel the energy that only PR vs. DR can bring. 🎟️ Tickets available now at Mets.com/PRvsDR ⏱️ Timestamps (00:00 Format) 00:00 – Cold open + PR vs DR hype 01:25 – Why this game is more than baseball 03:05 – Beltrán joins Delgado’s staff for Puerto Rico 04:40 – Why Citi Field will feel like winter ball 06:10 – How the roster comes together (permits, winter leagues, timing) 08:15 – Extra Bases Foundation: 25 years of impact 10:45 – Rebuilding Puerto Rico after hurricanes Maria & Fiona 12:05 – Mentoring the next generation of players 13:45 – WBC connection & pride in Puerto Rican baseball 14:00 – “I let it fly”: The 9-RBI night at Yankee Stadium 16:25 – Why 473 HRs still matter to him 17:50 – Scouting and treating this like a real competition 18:50 – Delgado’s management style: “Suggestions, not orders” 20:00 – Jay & Carlos close with some playful UConn–St. John’s banter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 min
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