#Listen to Episode 11 of ‘Amazin’ But True’: Why The Hell Is Robinson Cano Batting Third?

The Mets lost both exhibition games to the Yankees over the weekend, but they mean next to nothing. On a brand new episode of the “Amazin’ But True” podcast with Nelson Figueroa and I, we recap the short series.

Some Mets and Yankees fans tend to overreact when their two teams play each in meaningless games. We talk about what we saw from the two exhibition games and why there is no reason for Mets fans to be worried — remember, barring injuries, most of the Mets pitchers used likely won’t be on the final roster. We get into the artificial crowd noise being a bit awkward, but needed for players, and laugh a bit at the cardboard cutouts.

Figgie and I address how Seth Lugo’s bullpen role is essential, especially with guys like Brad Brach, Jared Hughes and potentially Robert Gsellman missing time early on. We get into the Robinson Cano debate and whether him batting third is the definition of insanity. We look at the lineup and how it may, or, should pan out. We also examine the schedule, the brutal heat and how it could impact how Luis Rojas manages games with limited off days.

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NY Post Mets beat writer Mike Puma then joins us. Puma reacts to what the atmosphere was like at Citi Field with the crowd noise added in, where Cano should bat in the order, how the bullpen could shake out and whether Jacob deGrom will be good to go for Opening Day against the Braves on Friday. He also makes his prediction for the Mets this season, which will leave fans of the club delighted.

Catch up on all episodes of “Amazin’ But True,” a New York Mets podcast, by subscribing to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. The next episode will be released Thursday, previewing the Mets 60-game season with predictions. Follow Jake on Twitter @JakeBrownRadio and Nelson @FiggieNY.