Episode 180 – The Kid Comes to New York

The trade for Gary Carter, 36 years ago this week, turned out to be the final piece that turned the mid ’80s Mets into a juggernaut. Mike and Bill recount the career of one of the best catchers in history, and what he brought to the Mets that made them so great, and simultaneously led to Carter’s rapid decline. Plus, happy birthday to Doc Medich and Stan Hack!

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