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GNY EP.80 | The Mets are Looking for a New Name! Feat. Jason Smorol
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Good News York: An Inside Look with Syracuse Mets GM Jason Smorol In this episode of Good News York, Mike Brindisi chats with Jason Smorol, General Manager of the Syracuse Mets. They discuss the team’s recent successes, including their first-place standing and notable player call-ups. Jason shares insights into minor league baseball operations and the exciting community contest to rebrand the team for its 150th anniversary. The conversation covers the team’s fun promotions like Taco Tuesday, Dollar Thursday, and Kids Eat Free Sundays, and wraps up with entertaining anecdotes from Jason’s rugby days. Tune in for an engaging discussion filled with baseball updates, team pride, and community involvement. 00:00 Welcome to Good News York 00:19 Meet Jason Smorol: GM of the Syracuse Mets 01:17 Syracuse Mets’ Success and Player Development 05:03 Minor League Baseball Insights 08:29 Fun Promotions at the Ballpark 11:05 Rivalries and Competitions 13:54 Renaming the Syracuse Mets 18:30 Exploring Syracuse’s Inventions and History 19:32 Pitching AI-Generated Logos and Names 22:03 Rugby Stories and Memories 29:42 Upcoming Events and Promotions 34:49 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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