Talkin Mets With Mike Silva

Bashing the Mets has become a cottage industry for members of the media. Mike Silva tells you why you must be prepared for it and how to avoid turning your Mets viewing into an albatross. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Francisco Lindor discussed the 40/40 club with Jon Heyman and Joel Sherman on their podcast. Entering his 4th season in New York, are we about to see the best of Lindor? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Kodai Senga injury puts the spotlight on Tylor Megill. Is he the favorite for the rotation, and will the Mets consider a free agent like Jordan Montgomery? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A new front office, manager, and tons of players. What should we be watching down in Port St. Lucie this spring? Hear what Mike is looking at and what you should be, too! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Star players remain unsigned despite pitchers & catchers reporting to all 30 clubs. Is there an opportunity for David Stearns to pounce and steal a big name? Should he? Listen to Mike's take on the rare spring free-agent opportunities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva kicks off spring training weighing in on the Mets decision to not engage Pete Alonso on a long-term contract. Is Pete destined for another uniform? Listen and find out. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Take a break right before the start of the 2024 Mets season and join Mike Silva of Talkin' Mets and Anthony Rivera of Subway to Shea in the first "Movie Night." The guys rewatch the April 4th, 1988, opening day Mets victory over the Montreal Expos. Hear their observations about the game, Darryl Strawberry's "moonshot," and anything else that comes to their mind during the broadcast. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A quiet offseason ended with a bang as David Stearns signed two interesting bullpen arms: Jake Diekman and Shintaro Fujinami. The Mets now have a bigger problem: who do they cut in spring training? Also, did Stearns create a sneaky elite bullpen? Hear Mike reference a new stat that he really likes and tell you why you should be excited about this group of relievers.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva is joined by his resident prospect guru, Ernest Dove. The guys talk about what this mystical pitching lab that everyone is talking about is really about. The Mets do not seem intent on signing big-time relievers. Can their kids fill those roles for a fraction of the cost? What about the starting pitching? Do the Mets have the depth that has been touted? Finally, will they choose Mark Vientos over veteran DH types like J.D. Martinez, Justin Turner, and Jorge Soler? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

There are tons of Mets ties to the 2024 HOF Ballot. Hear Mike's official thoughts on who he would vote for in the 2024 HOF election cycle. He recaps the Wright/Reyes era and does the ultimate "what-if" for a Mets and sports Greek tragedy. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hour one discusses David Stearns’ comments to Andy Martino of SNY with the weekly Mets offseason state-of-the-union. Despite contending for the playoffs being the goal, the kids will get a shot under this new front office. What does that mean for next season and beyond?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Former Mets minor leaguer John Mincone joins Mike. Hear them “riff” about the Mets offseason, Brett Baty and Mark Vientos' development, and the new pitching lab. No topic is off limits, and they cover it all just like two guys at the bar talking baseball. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

David Stearns said earlier this offseason that the Mets would be “opportunistic” when acquiring talent. Has that time come with Blake Snell, Justin Turner, and Jorge Soler still on the free-agent market? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva reacts to Trevor Bauer's interview on WFAN and tells you why it would be in the Mets best interest to sign him, but is New York in the best interest of Trevor Bauer?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

David Stearns kicked off the new year with the signing of Sean Manaea. The fans and media are skeptical about whether Stearns and Cohen are serious about competing in 2024. Hear Mike Silva talk about why Stearns' current strategy is necessary and something missing from the team's repertoire for years.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Losing out on Yoshinobu Yamamoto was hard, but the next phase of David Stearns rebuilding the starting rotation is challenging. Mike Silva tells you the key to how the Mets can compete in 2024 and even 2025 without Yamamoto. Hint: It won't be easy.Offer: Get a Deposit Match up to $100 when you sign up on Sleeper!Use Promo Code At Sign-Up: BONUS100Full Disclaimer: Sleeper Picks are available to eligible residents: (1) 18+ and physically present in AK, AR, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IL, KS, KY, MN, NM, NC, ND, OK, OR, RI, SC, SD, TX, UT, VT, VA, WI, and WY; (2) 19 + and physically present in NE; and (3) 21+ and physically present in MA. New customers only. No minimum for deposit bonus. One (1) deposit match per promotion. Restrictions apply and offer subject to change. See terms at https://support.sleeper.com/en/articles/6516011-deposit-match-promotion-terms-of-use. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva recaps the failed pursuit of Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Did the Mets follow a good process? Was recent poor on-the-field results a factor? Can they overcome their history and compete for free agents with iconic franchises like the Dodgers and Yankees?Offer: Get a Deposit Match up to $100 when you sign up on Sleeper!Use Promo Code At Sign-Up: BONUS100Full Disclaimer: Sleeper Picks are available to eligible residents: (1) 18+ and physically present in AK, AR, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IL, KS, KY, MN, NM, NC, ND, OK, OR, RI, SC, SD, TX, UT, VT, VA, WI, and WY; (2) 19 + and physically present in NE; and (3) 21+ and physically present in MA. New customers only. No minimum for deposit bonus. One (1) deposit match per promotion. Restrictions apply and offer subject to change. See terms at https://support.sleeper.com/en/articles/6516011-deposit-match-promotion-terms-of-use. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Everyone reports it's between the Dodgers and the Yankees for the services of Yoshinobu Yamamoto. MIke Silva tells you why the Mets might be more of a favorite than you think. Offer: Get a Deposit Match up to $100 when you sign up on Sleeper!Use Promo Code At Sign-Up: BONUS100Full Disclaimer: Sleeper Picks are available to eligible residents: (1) 18+ and physically present in AK, AR, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IL, KS, KY, MN, NM, NC, ND, OK, OR, RI, SC, SD, TX, UT, VT, VA, WI, and WY; (2) 19 + and physically present in NE; and (3) 21+ and physically present in MA. New customers only. No minimum for deposit bonus. One (1) deposit match per promotion. Restrictions apply and offer subject to change. See terms at https://support.sleeper.com/en/articles/6516011-deposit-match-promotion-terms-of-use. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

With Ronny Mauricio out of the equation, what next for the Mets at third base? What veteran should they sign as insurance? Is it Brett Baty or bust? Mike thinks there might be a sleeper candidate. Offer: Get a Deposit Match up to $100 when you sign up on Sleeper!Use Promo Code At Sign-Up: BONUS100Full Disclaimer: Sleeper Picks are available to eligible residents: (1) 18+ and physically present in AK, AR, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IL, KS, KY, MN, NM, NC, ND, OK, OR, RI, SC, SD, TX, UT, VT, VA, WI, and WY; (2) 19 + and physically present in NE; and (3) 21+ and physically present in MA. New customers only. No minimum for deposit bonus. One (1) deposit match per promotion. Restrictions apply and offer subject to change. See terms at https://support.sleeper.com/en/articles/6516011-deposit-match-promotion-terms-of-use. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &

Losing out on Yoshinobu Yamamoto puts David Stearns in a bind. The cost of pitching has skyrocketed. Mike Silva discusses whether this is the reason for a possible tepid offseason outside of the Yamamoto pursuit.Offer: Get a Deposit Match up to $100 when you sign up on Sleeper!Use Promo Code At Sign-Up: BONUS100Full Disclaimer: Sleeper Picks are available to eligible residents: (1) 18+ and physically present in AK, AR, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IL, KS, KY, MN, NM, NC, ND, OK, OR, RI, SC, SD, TX, UT, VT, VA, WI, and WY; (2) 19 + and physically present in NE; and (3) 21+ and physically present in MA. New customers only. No minimum for deposit bonus. One (1) deposit match per promotion. Restrictions apply and offer subject to change. See terms at https://support.sleeper.com/en/articles/6516011-deposit-match-promotion-terms-of-use. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brand