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Yankee Optimism After Red Sox Series, Mets Pessimism, and Jim Leyritz Stops By

Plus, Lyritz compares this Yankees team to the ’95 team, and tells some George Steinbrenner stories before JJ closes the show with a pick for Game 6 of the Finals

By John Jastremski
Boston Red Sox v New York Yankees Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images


JJ opens with the Mets’ disappointing weekend against the Pirates and how they somehow salvaged a win on Sunday (01:17). Then, he breaks down why he’s not fully ready to buy in just yet on the Yankees despite their big series wins against the Red Sox (06:05). Next, JJ chats with former Yankee catcher Jim Leyritz about whether this weekend’s series win over Boston can be a turning point, comparisons to the ’95 team, and some George Steinbrenner stories (13:14). Finally, he reacts to some listener voicemails (35:30) before closing it out with a pick for Game 6 of the Finals (51:25).

We always want to hear from you! Leave JJ a message on the Listener Line at 917-382-1151.

Host: John Jastremski
Guest: Jim Leyritz
Producers: Steve Ceruti and Stefan Anderson

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