The Put it in the Books Show – S8 E14: Grading the Mets, Saluting the Captain & Second Half Hopes

The Put it in the Books Show – Season 8 Episode 14: Grading the Mets, Saluting the Captain & Second Half HopesIt’s the All-Star break hangover edition, and the whole gang—Farace, Rodriguez, Keith, and Producer Joe (behind the wall)—is back to hand out the most highly anticipated, hotly debated, and barely scientific report cards in all of Mets Nation. First up: first half grades for everything and everyone. The lineup gets graded (spoiler: Soto brings the curve way up), the pitching staff gets a harsh look, management faces its own midterm review, and yes, even the fans are getting a grade—good luck if you’ve ever left a game in the 7th inning.But it’s not all tests and critiques. Saturday at Citi Field is all about the Captain, David Wright, as he finally gets his number retired. Expect stories, nostalgia, and a little envy from the current roster—because let’s face it, nobody’s made the hot corner look as smooth in Queens since.We’ll also break down the real keys to the Mets’ championship push in the second half: will the bullpen hold together with chewing gum and wishful thinking? Can the offense stay awake past the sixth inning? And is there a single person on the staff who can prevent a rain delay from lasting four hours?As for the crew: Farace hands out grades like expired Halloween candy, Rodriguez lobbies for a “participation trophy” for everyone, Keith finds a way to bring up 1986 (again), and Producer Joe is just happy to have WiFi strong enough to stream the episode.Buckle up, Mets fans—the second half is here, the hopes are high, and the sarcasm isn’t going anywhere. Let’s put it in the books—before someone asks us for a makeup exam. #Mets #PiitB #PutItInTheBooks