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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 & Softball
Episodes
  • How Jerry Dipoto Went From MLB Player To President of Baseball Operations

    How Jerry Dipoto Went From MLB Player To President of Baseball Operations
    Aug 26 2025
    Former Met (and now longtime baseball exec) Jerry Dipoto sits down to riff on a jaw-dropping slate of Mets memories: a notorious 1995 St. Lucie prank, two years riding with John Franco, Todd Hundley’s record run, the San Diego outfield collision, Derek Bell’s clubhouse quirks, and Roger Clemens vs. Mike Piazza. He also reflects on staying loyal to his roots, early hires, fantasy-football GM days in the old Jets locker room, and growing up a Tom Seaver diehard.Chapters / Timestamps 00:00 – Cold open: “Would you stop playing?” + spring-training chaos setup. 01:02 – St. Lucie ’95 prank: stretcher, birds on the chest, and scissors (yes, really). 02:48 – Life with John Franco: bullpen bond, 1,000+ games and Hall case. 03:58 – Prank wars: hotel “horse head,” ketchup, rats in the work bag, cut ties. 05:18 – The missing earrings saga (Mike “Hammond”), and a San Diego Beltrán collision recollection. 06:32 – 25 years as an exec: “Never forgot your roots,” early hires & loyalty. 10:05 – Growing up a Mets fan: Seaver jersey at home. 11:02 – Beefing up offense; quick notes on adding bats and young starters. 12:25 – Teammate shoutouts; “He hit .357 one year.” Hundley’s record season memories. 13:32 – Vance racks 200+ hits; late-season Bobby V memories. 15:04 – Reyes/Ordoñez/Fonzie era beginnings; opening-day recall. 17:03 – The first “fantasy-football GM”: stat packs in the Jets locker room. 21:28 – “We built by trades”: how philosophy formed. 21:36 – 1991 pack rip: Sandberg sighting and clubhouse card-talk. 24:02 – Derek Bell’s rotating jerseys & “Operation… everything.” 25:58 – Roger Clemens vs. Piazza: bat/ball, All-Star signs drama. 26:30 – Wrap: “Great friend, great memories.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Wilmer Flores TELLS ALL About The Night He Didn't Get Traded

    Wilmer Flores TELLS ALL About The Night He Didn't Get Traded
    Aug 19 2025
    Wilmer Flores relives the night at Citi Field—finding out on his phone mid-game that he’d been traded, breaking down on the field, and the private words David Wright shared with him in the tunnel. He opens up about Jeff Wilpon telling him there was no deal, the next-day walk-off that made him a Mets legend, and why the love from Queens still follows him on every road trip. Plus: 2015 World Series takeaways (that Royals defense!), how Wright treated rookies, life now with family, and the story behind the name “Wilmer.” Mets fans, bring the tissues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    17 mins
  • David Wright on Tom Seaver, Mets Memories & Honoring First Responders | Battle of the Badges

    David Wright on Tom Seaver, Mets Memories & Honoring First Responders | Battle of the Badges
    Aug 11 2025
    David Wright joins Jay Horwitz for a special Amazin’ Conversation ahead of the 2025 Battle of the Badges at Citi Field — the annual showdown between New York’s police and firefighters. Wright opens up about: How Tom Seaver inspired one of his most memorable on-field moments Why honoring first responders means so much to him and his family The fierce competitiveness (and trash talk) at Battle of the Badges His reflections on his jersey retirement day and the bond with Mets fans The lasting friendships from his 15-year career in Queens 🎟 Battle of the Badges — August 17 at Citi FieldProceeds benefit charities chosen by NYPD & FDNY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 mins
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