The Put it in the Books Show S7 E12: Scorching Mets continue to roll

This week on "The Put it in the Books Show," we're down one Farace, who's presumably off researching whether Grimace is actually a long-lost Mets mascot or just another purple distraction. Join Rodriguez, Keith, and the eternally elusive Producer Joe as they unpack another eventful stint in Mets country. First up, is Grimace really the Mets' spirit animal? It might sound as corny as the team's recent unity slogan, but hey, "teamwork makes the dream work," and if a giant purple blob can inspire a little magic, who are we to judge? Especially now that the Mets have clawed back to .500 after a May that looked more like a horror movie than a baseball season. As the trade deadline looms, the big question hangs in the air: buy or sell? It's like deciding whether to keep a questionable sweater from your aunt—it might not look pretty, but could it be useful? Plus, are Francisco Alvarez and Mark Vientos the real deal or just another pair of sparkly baubles that fade by August? And we can't forget about the SNY broadcast booth—Gary, Keith, and Ron might just be the only trio more in sync than our hosts—when they're all actually present, that is. It's like listening to a well-oiled machine, assuming that machine occasionally derails into delightful tangents about 80s baseball and gourmet cooking. So tune in for all this and the usual banter that’s as unpredictable as a Mets game in the rain. It’s going to be another episode filled with dry humor, sharp insights, and maybe, just maybe, enough Mets magic to keep the dream alive.