280: Are the Mets the People's Team? | LONG GONE

On this week’s episode of Long Gone, the boys break down the Angels’ new era under Stan Kroenke. With Kroenke purchasing the franchise for a staggering price, Angels fans finally have reason to be excited about an owner with the resources—and willingness—to spend. But money alone won’t fix everything. The boys tackle Kroenke’s growing to-do list: Who should run his front office? What happens with Mike Trout? And is it time to clean house throughout the organization and rebuild the Angels from the ground up? From the Angels’ future to their former superstar, the boys turn their attention to Shohei Ohtani, who is battling an injury as the Dodgers face a difficult decision. With Ohtani already not expected to pitch until the postseason, should Los Angeles shut him down and make sure he’s healthy for October, or allow him to continue hitting as he chases another MVP? The conversation also turns toward the bigger picture: What will the back half of Ohtani’s 30s look like? Can he continue defying Father Time, or could his decline resemble other all-time greats like Miguel Cabrera and Alex Rodriguez? Later, journalist and author A.M. Gittlitz joins the boys to discuss his new book, Metropolitans: New York Baseball, Class Struggle, and the People's Team. Gittlitz dives into New York’s rich baseball history, the cultural and class dynamics surrounding the game, and also gives his thoughts on the current state of the Mets. Afterwards, the boys round out the show with the second-to-last Fantasy Factory of the season and Collection Corner! —————————————————————— Be sure to check out A.M. Gittlitz's book: Metropolitans: New York Baseball, Class Struggle, and the People's Team https://www.amazon.com/dp/1662603002?... —————————————————————— This episode is brought to you by Market Movers! Want to spot the next breakout card before it explodes? Market Movers gives you lightning-fast access to pricing on over 7 million sports and TCG cards, powered by real, verified sales data from every major marketplace including eBay, Fanatics Collect, Goldin, Heritage, and more. Kick off your 14-day free trial at marketmoversapp.com — and lock in 20% off for life with promo code: GONE20 https://www.marketmoversapp.com/ —————————————————————— A podcast with two buddies who throw heat and don't let up! Michael Dault and co-host Steve Ford. Each week the boys dive into MLB, college ball, fantasy baseball, and the collecting world — all with a nostalgic, passionate tone that true fans recognize. From unique guest interviews to games played and hot takes, this is a baseball show unlike any other.  —————————————————————— FOLLOW THE POD AND THE BOYS Instagram: @longgonepodcast | @michaeljdault | @stephen.ford02 Twitter: @longgonepodcast | @michaeljdault Facebook: /michael.dault | /stephen.b.ford.7  LISTEN   Long Gone YT:    / @longgonethepodcast   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5qprGsb... ——————————————————————