The Cinesportstalk Podcast Network

Welcome back to another episode of The Put it in the Books Show, where we delve into the Mets' latest escapades with the kind of scrutiny only true fans (or masochists) could muster. This week, Farace, Rodriguez, Keith, and the ever-enigmatic Producer Joe—who might just be a sophisticated algorithm at this point—tackle a slew of topics that have Mets fans cautiously optimistic and skeptics just plain cautious. The Mets are scorching hot, having won 10 of their last 13 games, and it appears the lineup has finally found its groove, clicking like a well-oiled turnstile at the 7 train. The depth added in the offseason is paying off in ways that have us reminiscing about the good old days when "Mets" and "hope" could be used in the same sentence without irony. Then, we'll hand out an early season report card for Carlos Mendoza—let's see if he's the teacher's pet or sitting in detention. The crew will also discuss how standing ovations at Citi Field are boosting Lindor'