Talkin Mets With Mike Silva

Mike Silva is joined by John Strubel of Mets Rewind as they discuss an alternate version of Mets history. What if Nolan Ryan was never traded? Would Tom Seaver spending his whole career in New York change things? What if Kevin Mitchell stayed in New York? Would Ray Knight have mattered in 1987? A successful Generation K and A-Rod in Blue and Orange are all on the table with this Mets history podcast. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

There are only 16 first baseman in the Hall-of-Fame. Is Gil Hodges induction the beginning of the Veterans Committee recognizing others? Hear Mike Silva tell you why Keith Hernandez and John Olerud should eventually be inducted. Mike also gives you a listen to an old interview from the "vault" he conducted with Gil Hodges widow, Mrs. Joan Hodges.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Listen to Mike Silva discuss Gil Hodges career and service to his country with the Producer of the Gil Hodges Film, Kevin O’Malley.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva reacts to the Buck Showalter press conference, worries about the rumors of the Mets trading Jeff McNeil off a bad season, and wonders if there is another big bat in the future post-lockout. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hear Mike Silva react to the Mets hiring of Buck Showalter as their new manager. He gives his take on why the fans should use caution before they "back up the prospect truck" for Reds ace Luis Castillo. He rounds out the show with some Brandon Nimmo love, Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva breaks down the final candidates for the Mets managerial job. He tells you why Buck Showalter is the right fit and why it would be dangerous for Billy Eppler to choose anyone else. He rounds out the show talking about how Kevin Gausman turning down the Mets puts them in a tough spot to improve the starting pitching post-lockout. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva discusses the Mets roster, Buck Showalter as the next manager, and his thoughts on Gil Hodges and the Veterans Committee Hall-of-Fame vote. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva reacts to the Mets signing of Max Scherzer. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For the first time Mike Silva hosts a group of diverse and passionate Mets fans. Hear their thoughts on Steve Cohen, free agent spending, starting pitching, and what would their one Mets wish be if a genie gave them the opportunity to rewrite Mets history. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva recaps the Steve Cohen-Steven Matz "tweet-gate", gives his thoughts on the Mets Black Friday shopping spree, and where he would like to see them go in the starting pitching market. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva reacts to the Billy Eppler's press conference, Noah Syndergaard’s departure, and the free agent starting pitching market. Jeff Fletcher, Angels beat reporter for the OC Register, joins him to give his take on Eppler’s tenure out in Anaheim.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sandy Alderson didn’t say much at the GM Meetings this past week, but Mike Silva believes we have learned what kind of organization the Mets will be regardless of who their general managers turns out to be. Also hear his thoughts on what kind off players the Mets will target this offseason.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva discusses Chili Davis’ comments about the Mets use of analytics and the qualifying offers to Michael Conforto and Noah Syndergaard. Rich Mancuso from NY Sports Day offers inside information about how Sandy Alderson is holding the Mets back in the general manager search and why the Mets organization is on the wrong track.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva recaps the week of reporting on the Mets GM search. He tells you why you shouldn’t rely on mainstream media reports to paint the picture of how the search is going, gives you what candidate he is currently impressed with, and which one’s he isn’t.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva is joined by guest co-host Devin Gordon, author of the book “So Many Ways to Lose The Amazin' True Story of the New York Mets―the Best Worst Team in Sports,” as they discuss the recent turn of events with the Mets front office search. The guys debate whether the lack of information is a bad sign, what the Mets can learn from the current playoff teams, and their thoughts on some of the more recent candidates mentioned by the media.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva tries something different and is joined by a co-host. “Optimistic Mets fan” and owner of the new Islanders newsletter “Isles Fix” Joe Buono discusses with Mike who the Mets should hire as their new President of Baseball Operations now that Billy Beane, Theo Epstein, and David Sterns are not an option.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva sits downs with Nick Davis, the director of the ESPN 30-for-30 "Once Upon a Time in Queens" to discuss the highlights of the project, some of his favorite moments, what was left on the cutting room floor, and some of the fun post-documentary items that Mets fans can look forward to. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

MIke Silva is joined by Kevin Kernan of Ball Nine to discuss the Mets dismissal of Luis Rojas, what went wrong, and what Steve Cohen should look for in his President of Baseball Operations and field manager. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva is back after a one week-hiatus. The new Talkin’ Mets podcast that partners with Fansided and Rising Apple dives into where to “pick up the pieces” after a lost Mets season. Hear Mike discuss why Sandy Alderson might not be able to sell the Mets despite Steve Cohen, the temptation of Javier Baez, and how they should approach Noah Syndergaard, Marcus Stroman, and Michael Conforto in free agency.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva discusses the new partnership with Minute Media and the syndication of the Talkin' Mets podcast with the Rising Apple Fansided Mets site. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy