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Best of the Mets on WFAN: Steve Cohen angry with fans?

·1 hr 11 min·5 clips

Craig Carton's single-line tweet about the Rossini-Vrabel story got 168,000 views by questioning why NFL insiders didn't break it.

The episode opens with Craig Carton discussing a viral tweet he posted about the Rossini-Vrabel NFL story, questioning why insiders like Adam Schefter didn't break it, which garnered 168,000 views. The conversation shifts to the New York Mets, focusing on owner Steve Cohen's tweet that revealed 58% of free tickets given out for a rescheduled game were unused. Callers and co-hosts analyze Cohen's decision to publicly call out fans, debating whether it was justified or poor PR. Carton argues that fans who took tickets and didn't show were disrespectful, while others contend Cohen's tweet unnecessarily highlighted empty seats. The hosts also explore a bylaw requiring teams to offer replacement tickets when game times are changed, suggesting the Mets framed it as generosity rather than obligation. Later, they delve into Juan Soto's calf injury, citing examples like DJ LeMahieu and Mike Trout to express concern about a potential lengthy absence. Baseball analysis includes praise for managers Aaron Boone and Carlos Mendoza for successful lineup decisions, such as using Ahmed Rosario and Ronnie Mauricio in key moments. The show touches on other topics like the NFL draft, a planned WFAN live draft special, and humorous segments on malaria and space travel. Throughout, the tone is informal and combative, with Carton and McMonigle engaging callers and each other on New York sports controversies.

As heard by us

A Mets schedule change, free tickets, and a Steve Cohen tweet that turns turnout into the real story.

This segment follows the Mets, Steve Cohen, and the fallout from a start-time change from 7-10 to 4-10, along with vouchers for future games and a free-ticket offer for Tuesday and Wednesday.

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Press play if you want the Mets' start-time change and Steve Cohen's free-ticket tweet, without the spin.

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