Queens Baseball Convention Recap
The Queens Baseball Convention was billed as a celebration of Mets baseball — a fan fest bringing together legends, current players, media voices, and content creators. On this episode of Locked Up Sports, we break it all down.
We discuss the good, including an excellent live taping of SNY's Baseball Night in New Yorkfeaturing Sal Licata, Laura Albanese, and Keith Raad, and the great energy from Mets fans and fellow content creators throughout the day. We also share thoughts on hearing from current Mets third baseman Brett Baty and what he had to say.
But we also address the sad moment of the event — watching 1986 World Series Champion Jesse Orosco struggle through an interview, appearing confused, losing his train of thought, and unable to answer basic questions. As fans who grew up watching him be part of Mets history, it was tough to see and raises uncomfortable but important questions.
A real, honest recap of a day Mets fans won't forget — for all the right and wrong reasons.
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Episode Title: Queens Baseball Convention Recap: The Good, The Bad & The Sad for Mets Fans
⏱️ Episode Overview
- Recap of Saturday’s Queens Baseball Convention, a fan fest celebrating New York Mets baseball
- Honest breakdown of what worked, what didn’t, and what left fans uncomfortable
- Firsthand perspective from the floor as Mets fans and content creators gathered in Queens
⚾ The Good
- Strong turnout and passionate energy from Mets fans throughout the event
- Great atmosphere connecting with fellow Mets content creators and podcasters
- SNY’s Baseball Night in New York live episode was a highlight:
- Sal Licata was sharp, engaging, and in his element
- Laura Albanese delivered strong analysis and chemistry
- Keith Raad was outstanding, connecting easily with fans
- Positive experience hearing from current Mets 3B Brett Baty
- Appreciated his willingness to engage with fans
- Insight into his mindset heading into the upcoming season
⚠️ The Bad
- Some organizational and logistical issues throughout the day
- Moments where panels felt rushed or uneven
- Missed opportunities to better structure certain interviews and fan interaction
😔 The Sad
- Difficult moment watching 1986 Mets World Series Champion Jesse Orosco during his interview
- Orosco struggled to:
- Answer basic questions
- Maintain his train of thought
- Stay focused throughout the conversation
- As Mets fans who grew up watching him, it was genuinely uncomfortable and sad to see
- Important conversation about:
- How former players are presented at public events
- The responsibility of event organizers and media members in these situations
- Emphasis on respect — not ridicule — for Mets legends
🗣️ Final Thoughts
- The Queens Baseball Convention had real positives and meaningful fan moments
- But the event also highlighted areas that need improvement moving forward
- Being a Mets fan means celebrating the history and acknowledging difficult realities
- Overall takeaway: promising concept, mixed execution, and an unforgettable — but not always for the right reasons — experience
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