Boomer & Gio

From 'Al & Jerry's Postgame Podcast' (subscribe here): AL heads back to the gym


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With Boomer out, Gio and Willie Colon dive into the Jets' trade for Geno Smith and the shortcomings of the World Baseball Classic compared to the Olympics. The conversation shifts to the Ravens backing out of the Maxx Crosby deal and Bam Adebayo’s historic 83-point performance before touching on the legacy of former Jet Matt Snell. Between discussions on Gio’s upcoming golf trip, the guys cover Hofstra’s NCAA tournament berth and Mark DeRosa’s management of Team USA. The show wraps up with breaking news of Trey Hendrickson signing with the Ravens, Craig Carton’s “compiler” jab at Boomer, and a preview of tomorrow’s broadcast with Jerry Recco and Willie Colon.

With Boomer out, Gio and Willie Colon kick off the morning by discussing the Jets' surprising trade to bring back Geno Smith before he could hit free agency. Willie shares insights from his time as Geno’s teammate. C-Lo steps in for Jerry to revisit the infamous moment Todd Bowles announced Geno's broken jaw. After hearing Keith Hernandez’s reaction to the news, Willie explains why the Jets finally have a competent quarterback again. Team USA manager Mark DeRosa has a premature celebration regarding the quarterfinals and wrap up the hour debating why the World Baseball Classic still trails the Olympics.

The hour starts with a look at Team USA’s approach to the World Baseball Classic and why resting players prevents them from playing to their full potential. The conversation then shifts to the Ravens backing out of the Maxx Crosby deal which sends ripples through the off-season. C-Lo’s got Geno Smith’s return to the Jets and his interest in working with Aaron Glenn. After highlighting Bam Adebayo’s historic 83-point performance, the hour concludes with a caller discussing the passing of former Jet Matt Snell and his 1970s fallout with the organization.

Callers weigh in on the need for more Team USA support in the WBC and a potential reunion for Gio’s high school band, Jalapeno Dream. As Gio prepares for a post-show golf trip, he praises the simple joy of an airport beer and reflects on Al’s entertaining personality after a few drinks. C-Lo’s covers Team USA manager Mark DeRosa’s thoughts on Nolan McLean, Aaron Judge’s game-ending strikeout, and Hofstra’s victory over Monmouth to secure an NCAA tournament berth. To close out the hour, the guys listen to Al Cintron’s struggle to power through the final moments of a marathon overnight shift.