The Cinesportstalk Podcast Network

This week on "The Put it in the Books Show," we're down one Farace, who's presumably off researching whether Grimace is actually a long-lost Mets mascot or just another purple distraction. Join Rodriguez, Keith, and the eternally elusive Producer Joe as they unpack another eventful stint in Mets country. First up, is Grimace really the Mets' spirit animal? It might sound as corny as the team's recent unity slogan, but hey, "teamwork makes the dream work," and if a giant purple blob can inspire a little magic, who are we to judge? Especially now that the Mets have clawed back to .500 after a May that looked more like a horror movie than a baseball season. As the trade deadline looms, the big question hangs in the air: buy or sell? It's like deciding whether to keep a questionable sweater from your aunt—it might not look pretty, but could it be useful? Plus, are Francisco Alvarez and Mark Vientos the real deal or just another pair of sparkly baubles that fade by August?