Mets PR Legend of 40 years and current V.P. of alumni relations and team historian, Jay Horwitz, talks to some of the most interesting people he can find.
Amazin’ Conversations is a weekly opportunity for listeners to not only hear stories from Mets alumni you would never get anywhere else, but interviews with some incredible people outside the world of baseball.
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Mets PR Legend of 40 years and current V.P. of alumni relations and team historian, Jay Horwitz, talks to some of the most interesting people he can find.
Amazin’ Conversations is a weekly opportunity for listeners to not only hear stories from Mets alumni you would never get anywhere else, but interviews with some incredible people outside the world of baseball.
Bobby Valentine and Terry Collins Trade Mets Manager Stories
Amazin’ Conversations with Jay Horwitz
39 minutes
3 months ago
Bobby Valentine and Terry Collins Trade Mets Manager Stories
Two of the most memorable managers in Mets history—Terry Collins and Bobby Valentine—sit down with Jay Horwitz for a no-holds-barred conversation about their wildest moments in Queens. From the infamous “our asses are in the jackpot” rant to Ricky Henderson myths, World Series heartbreak, and managing generational talent like David Wright and Jacob deGrom, this episode is packed with stories fans have never heard before.
💬 They reflect on:
Getting fired and rehired
Matt Harvey’s defiance and dominance
Ruben Tejada’s injury
The power of analytics and grit
Legendary postseason performances
This is Mets history raw, real, and unforgettable.
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⏱️ Timestamps (HH:MM Format)
00:00 - Bobby & Terry reflect on their first firings01:44 - Terry on hiding players and stocking the clubhouse03:06 - Ricky Henderson story gets twisted in the press05:17 - Terry's childhood dream to reach the World Series07:34 - Loudest moments in Citi Field history08:32 - Matt Harvey’s emotional plea to pitch Game 510:59 - Press conference antics and “winning pretty at Yankee Stadium”12:18 - Bobby’s reaction to Terry’s “jackpot” ejection14:06 - The Tejada injury and fallout from the Chase Utley slide15:56 - How the double play rule changed everything17:23 - Collins on his young aces: deGrom, Syndergaard, Harvey18:40 - Bobby vs. front office on pitching decisions20:06 - Addison Reed… and locker room awkwardness21:03 - The key to a great postseason team22:09 - World Series shortstop injuries and “what ifs”24:17 - Early impressions of Jacob deGrom25:20 - deGrom vs. Montero expectations27:05 - The Derek Bell trade and a surprise grand slam28:33 - Daniel Murphy’s postseason explosion30:52 - Emotional reflection on impact and relationships32:33 - The leadership David Wright brought upon his return36:13 - David Wright homers in first at-bat back39:03 - Closing thanks and lasting legacy
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Amazin’ Conversations with Jay Horwitz
Mets PR Legend of 40 years and current V.P. of alumni relations and team historian, Jay Horwitz, talks to some of the most interesting people he can find.
Amazin’ Conversations is a weekly opportunity for listeners to not only hear stories from Mets alumni you would never get anywhere else, but interviews with some incredible people outside the world of baseball.
