Hour 3: Could Wally Backman Save the Mets? Plus Yankees' Fenway Meltdown

from The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle

Craig and Big Mac debate if Wally Backman's old-school fire is what the Mets need while exploring the potential for Steve Cohen to sell the team. They react to the Yankees being swept in Boston and evaluate growing concerns regarding Gerrit Cole and Jazz Chisholm Jr. Additionally, they cover NBA news including Malik Beasley's indictment and Landry Shamet's contract with the Knicks. 01:20 - Wally Backman for Manager 05:30 - Stearns and Mendoza Struggles 10:35 - Steve Cohen Ownership Debate 15:40 - Sports Team Vanity Projects 19:45 - Mets Managerial Search 24:20 - NBA News Update 29:35 - Yankees Swept at Fenway 38:25 - Landry Shamet Knicks Extension 44:15 - Professional Ownership Ego 48:25 - Aaron Boone Quote Controversy

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