Hour 2: Yankees & Mets Struggles + Mike Tannenbaum's Trade Proposal
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In this episode of the Bart and Carlin podcast, the hosts dive into the early struggles of the Yankees and Mets, dissecting the Yankees' recent 1-0 losses to the A's and the Mets' disappointing home series against the Diamondbacks. They debate whether the early season records are cause for concern, arguing that while baseball is a marathon, the Yankees’ failure to close out tight games and the Mets’ lack of fun and chemistry signal deeper issues. The conversation shifts to Mike Tannenbaum’s controversial mock draft proposal that the Giants should trade up to draft running back Jeremiah Love at #3, sparking a heated debate on the value of running backs in today’s NFL and whether such a move makes strategic sense for a rebuilding Giants team. The hosts contrast Love’s elite talent with the Giants’ current roster deficiencies, questioning the logic of trading up for a running back when the team lacks depth at other key positions. They also reflect on broader themes in sports, including the changing perception of franchise legacy, the importance of culture and chemistry, and the evolving role of position players in modern football.
The Yankees' offensive struggles, especially in close games, are a growing concern despite their 8-4 record.
The Mets' lack of fun and clubhouse chemistry has eroded fan enjoyment, even with star power and big contracts.
Mike Tannenbaum's proposal for the Giants to trade up for Jeremiah Love is provocative but questionable given the team's current roster and draft position.
Running backs are not devalued, but paying top-tier money for them is now seen as risky and less impactful than in past eras.
A running back like Love can elevate an entire offense, but the Giants' lack of offensive line and secondary depth makes such a move premature.
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Opening Ads & Health Banter
The episode begins with a promotional segment for the ESPN app, followed by a humorous and lighthearted exchange about Bart and Carlin's health, with speculation about who might have spread illness between them. The hosts joke about colds, hygiene, and even the possibility of Tom being the source of infection.
Yankees’ Early Season Struggles
“You can't even enjoy winning divisions. You know what I'm saying? I disagree though because of what we saw last year. So if you had said that a year ago today, then sure. But because we saw the Yankees lose out on a tiebreaker, which would have helped them.”
Mets’ Lack of Fun & Chemistry
“This team is turning corporate. It's not fun right now. And so that's kind of how I feel about last two years ago, man. They just had so much fun, man.”
Mike Tannenbaum’s Trade Proposal
“I just don't think that from a team-building standpoint, in trying to track this thing to how do we win a Super Bowl in the next five years, we're trading up two spots to draft a running back. I just don't think that makes sense.”
The Running Back Debate
The hosts explore the evolving role of running backs, comparing Love to legends like McCaffrey and Henry. They discuss the physicality of the position, the importance of fullbacks, and how a dominant back can elevate the entire offense. However, they remain skeptical of the Giants trading up given their current roster weaknesses.
“I just don't think that from a team-building standpoint... we're trading up two spots to draft a running back. I just don't think that makes sense.”
“This team is turning corporate. It's not fun right now.”
“A running back Jordan, I mean Love makes every other position on the field better instantly.”
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Bart Scott
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Chris Carlin
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New York Giants
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New York Yankees
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Jeremiah Love
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New York Mets
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Kansas City Chiefs
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Oakland Athletics
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Juan Soto
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John Harbaugh
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