Best of the Mets on WFAN: David Stearns public enemy No. 1?
The Mets have taken a wrecking ball to their core, and Evan Roberts is livid with David Stearns and Steve Cohen, while Sal Licata says the organization deserves the benefit of the doubt after letting Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz go. Joe Benigno says the Wilpons would have kept Alonso, and Boomer Esiason declares this offseason "The Great Met Reset."
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Best of the Mets on WFAN: Alonso and Diaz's shocking exit
Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz bolted in consecutive days, leaving Mets fans up in arms at two stars leaving for seemingly reasonable contracts. All of our main shows had heated reactions to the news, ranging from ripping the team to praising the organization for having the guts to shake things up.
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This Ain't the End! The Dynamic Duo's Fiery Farewell!
BT and Sal deliver a raw and intensely emotional final segment, reflecting on their journey together. The discussion centers on a shared, fiery motivation stemming from their fathers—the principle that "life is going to keep hitting you," and the only response is to keep fighting forward. Sal talks about playing a motivational clip for his late father, while BT recounts the life-changing moment his dad showed him support after his first firing.
They discuss their turbulent start, specifically the unplanned Carl Banks firestorm, and assert that they have "no regrets" because they "gave everything they had" to the show, proud it was not a "failed experiment." With grateful thanks to the listeners and the station for the opportunity to have a proper farewell, the "Dynamic Duo" promises their partnership is far from over, signing off with a heartfelt affirmation of their bond.
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Rocky Mentality: Sal's Dream is Over, But the Fight Just Began!
In an emotional segment featuring a call from a loyal listener and former colleague Pat Boyle, BT and Sal address the inevitable question: Will listeners really miss and follow the show after their final broadcast?
Sal expresses skepticism, believing "nobody's going to care in two weeks," but Tierney pushes back, passionately arguing that their "genuine" and "authentic" passion—which he likens to a "Clubber Lang" intensity versus Sal's "Rocky" scrappiness—will guarantee a following. Sal reflects on his journey and the emotional full circle of achieving his dream at WFAN, stating he has now "maxed out" and it's time to pursue a "new dream." The hosts also acknowledge a listener who will not miss the endless Pete Alonso speculation, signaling a final farewell to their most controversial topic.
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The Final Countdown: BT & Sal's Emotional, Unfiltered Last Stand!
In their emotional final hour, BT and Sal reflect on their two-and-a-half-year run and address the abrupt end of the show, clarifying that they were not fired but their time slot was eliminated. They hype their massive upcoming live farewell event—a combination "celebration and going away party" featuring Aaron Boone—and invite listeners to connect in person.
Callers flood the lines, sharing bittersweet thanks, settling old grudges (like Kevin's Soto argument), and reminiscing about past bar events and kind personal interactions. The guys engage in one last fiery sports debate, dissecting a caller's Mets master plan involving Kwan and Cody Bellinger to build a left-heavy, run-prevention lineup. The hosts conclude with heartfelt goodbyes, stressing that while the show is ending, the "what you hear is what you get" transparency will continue as they embrace a future filled with new, bright possibilities.
After more than a decade on national and local radio with Tiki Barber, Brandon Tierney is turning it up a notch, partnering with Sal Licata for a dynamic duo of NYC natives!