Sal Licata Podcast

From 'BXB' (subscribe here): Chris McMonigle's monologue on why the Yankees absolutely should be aggressive in pursuing a trade for Mike Trout if he indeed wants out of Anaheim. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): The Mets might be seven games out of a postseason spot, but Brandon Nimmo is always in first place when it comes to living the life of a Baseball Isn't Boring podcast guest. Making his third appearance on the podcast, Nimmo joins Rob Bradford to talk about the greatness of the game, how it looks and feels different from what he thought in Spring Training, how Wally Backman told him he was headed to the majors, and reliving one of the best Trade Deadline stories of all-time. As always, it's a good time with the Mets outfielder. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): In the latest in the series of 'Trade Deadline Confessions', Mets slugger Daniel Vogelbach reflects on being dealt from the Pirates to New York just 11 days before last year's Trade Deadline. Vogelbach also offers perspective on what the dynamic is like from the players' viewpoint. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mets should sell, but who should they trade? Sal says they need to focus on creating a better culture. Also, Sal yells at an overnight caller one last time before his move to middays. Hour 5.

Should the Knicks trade for James Harden, Sal thinks not. Should Yankee fans warm up to Domingo German despite his past? Plus, Sal says goodbye to Marco. Hour 4.

Are the Mets regretting some of the big contracts they've handed out? Who can they trade off to rebuild the team for the future and help build a better culture? Hour 3.

Sal says the Mets need to build stability for the future by trading off pieces and shares early WFAN memories including Steve Somers' Mets celebrations and babysitting for Mad Dog's kids. Hour 2. 

The Mets season is over, while the Yankees get hot in Oakland. The Mets continue to be soft and did Billy Eppler ghosting Sal curse the Mets? Plus. The Mets can't ruin Sal's promotion. Hour 1.

As a Knicks fan, do you want James Harden? Sal wants a superstar, but knows Harden is not the right one. 

Sal says the Mets haven't recovered since they got swept by the Braves last season. They were soft in that series and they are soft now. 

Sal declares the Mets season over after losing 3 of 4, and says they need to start to break up the core of the team ahead of the deadline.

The Yankees celebrate a perfect game while the Mets season continues to plummet. Plus, Sal discovers Immaculate Grid. Hour 4.

Sal thinks the Mets need to build the team with a long-term mindset through the farm system. Plus, fans wish Sal luck in the middays. Hour 3.

Sal agrees with Steve Cohen's plan to turn the Mets around. How will Yankee fans receive Germán? And, do old movies stand the test of time? 

Domingo Germán threw a perfect game, and Sal discusses the differences between rooting for the two local baseball teams. Plus, remembering previous perfect games on the heels of Germán's. Hour 1.

Sal and Marco talk about the constant rivalry between Yankees fans and Mets fans.

Sal agrees with Steve Cohen's plan to fix the Mets

Domingo Germán threw a perfect game, and Sal says the sports gods continue to punish him and Mets fans.

Due to the large contracts and the players underperforming for the Mets currently, Sal thinks that it is too hard for them to make significant moves despite having a high payroll and their season is as good as over already. Hour 4.

Sal believes that there will be no firings when Steve Cohen talks to the public before the Mets play the Brewers on Wednesday and what he will say will be the same old, same old and won't be a surprise to Mets fans.

Sal talks about the good all-around performance that the Mets put up against the Brewers both on the offense and defense but says that there is still a strong possibility that the Mets miss the playoffs. Hour 3.

Sal goes back and forth with Marco Balletti about who they want gone from their respective MLB teams as they also reminisce on their times together on the overnight show on Sal's last week before going to work with Brandon Tierney. 

Sal describes the Yankees offense without Aaron Judge, but remains optimistic that the Yankees will still make the playoffs despite the injury problems. Sal also talks about Steve Cohen and his upcoming press conference. Hour 2.

Sal talks about the terrible loss in the Yankees first game on a 6-game road trip against the MLB's worst Oakland A's. He also talks about the Mets win against the Brewers but things still look bleak for the Metropolitans. Hour 1.

Most other teams would sign for what we consider a disappointing Yankees' season. Would a Mets coaching change actually accomplish anything? Should the Knicks pursue Khris Middleton? Hour 3.

Sal wonders why the Mets are so soft and why it appears that they lack accountability. Can they turn the season around? If not, will Steve Cohen be forced to make a change? Hour 2.

The Mets seem to lack accountability and that needs to change for things to get better. Hal Steinbrenner does not have the pulse of Yankee fans. Also, will the Knicks make a move ahead of the draft? Hour 1.

Teams shouldn't pay running backs but the Giants can't win without Saquon Barkley. So, what should Big Blue do?

Sal is upset about the Mets apparent lack of accountability during what has been a tough season.

Will the Knicks do anything interesting during the draft? The Mets are pathetic, and Hal Steinbrenner proved he is out-of-touch with the Yankees fan.

Tuesday night is why you can't overreact to one game. Logic somehow tells us two conflicting things about the Mets. Plus, callers show Sal some love knowing he only has a few overnights left. Hour 3.

Sonny Carton aka "Basketball Jones" previews the Knicks offseason. Plus, Aaron Judge masks a lot of Brian Cashman's mistakes. Hour 2.

Sal says I told you so when it comes to the Yankees and the Mets then addresses his move to middays and breaks down the Mets' inconsistency. Hour 1.

Aaron Judge helps cover up a lot of flaws with the Yankees roster. When he's out, they get exposed.

Sonny Carton aka "Basketball Jones" previews the Knicks offseason. Should the team consider trading Julius Randle for Zion Williamson?

The Yankees (in a good way) and the Mets (in a much less positive way) proved Sal right with their play on Tuesday night.

Sal won't be fooled by the Mets after one good game. We don't need to see Justin Verlander honored for winning a World Series with another team. Plus, can a Mets fan feel safe in Philadelphia this weekend? Hour 5.

Will the Mets still be alive in mid-September? Sal loves Tommy Pham. Should the Knicks go after Draymond Green and how many AFC teams would be top 3 in the NFC? Hour 4.

Sal thinks the Yankees are about to get hot and quiet their doubters. Plus, the Yankees and Mets have a shockingly low number of potential all-stars. Hour 3.

Sal tries to help the Yankees by explaining how they can put together a major league lineup while Aaron Judge is on the shelf and shares an unbelievable story of connecting with a listener. Plus, callers explain attempts to spare their kids from their fandom pain. Hour 2.

Sal is a long way from believing the Mets are about to turn their season around. Do we owe Daniel Vogelbach an apology? Players have no excuse for not being able to succeed in New York. Children should root for the same teams as their fathers. Hour 1.

Sal takes a look at how the Mets and especially the Yankees will have fewer all-stars this year than fans both expected and are used to.