Talkin Mets With Mike Silva

The Mets want to be the "East Coast Dodgers" but we saw this weekend how far off they are in that mission. What should we take away from the weekend and what is next? Hear Mike Silva's thoughts on this latest edition of the Talkin' Mets podcast.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hear Mike Silva react to the Mets disastrous road trip and sweep at the hand of the Phillies.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Mets made a splash at the trade deadline by acquiring Javier Baez. Is it enough? Mike Silva discusses the Mets deadline, the keys to their upcoming schedule, and their decision to not sign first-round pick Kumar Rocker.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva discusses a huge weekend series against the Toronto Blue Jays as the sons of some 90s All-Stars made their appearance. Hear his thoughts on Edwin Diaz’s rebound, the trade deadline, black jerseys,and the upcoming Mets Hall-of-Fame inductees.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Mets survived it all with their road trip through Pittsburgh and Cincinnati. Blown saves, injuries, and extra inning drama did not kill the season. Hear Mike Silva talk about where this team is at after their post All-Star game road trip, the burgeoning offense, and what nuggets GM Zack Scott gave us about the team’s trade deadline plans.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva is joined by Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated as they examine the Mets at the ceremonial midway point of the 2021 baseball season. Is there reason for optimism after the 47-40 start? How has Luis Rojas performed? Also, how can the surprise selection of Kumar Rocker in the draft help them at the trade deadline? Hear the answers to these questions and more!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva discusses rumors about the Mets upgrading at third base and what that could mean for the rotation and Michael Conforto. Jacob Wilkins, the Binghamton Rumble Ponies lead play-by-play broadcaster, stops by to tell us about the return of minor league baseball and whether we should be excited about top prospect Mark Vientos and others. Mike rounds out the show discussing how Steve Cohen handled “Bobby Bonilla Day” and the treatment of minor leaguers.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva talks about the Mets struggling offense and how Dom Smith and Jeff McNeil should not be guaranteed playing time. Hear his thoughts on a combo lineup between the Replace-Mets and the regular squad. Mets fan Frank “The Tank” Fleming stops by to tell you why this team makes him miserable.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva discusses how the Jacob deGrom injury news, although positive, still creates a dilemma on the Mets chances in the NL East, bullpen management, and the July trade deadline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Mets take 2 of 3 from the Padres and are getting healthier by the day. Mike Silva says it’s time to make a run towards the All-Star break with the 29 games in 28 day challenge. Hear Mike talk about some of the tough decisions that need to be made when players get healthy, the concerns of burning out the bullpen, and an early look at some pitchers he is looking at possibly acquiring.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva discusses Jacob deGrom's dominance and playing with the National League big boys. Rich Coutinho of 98.7 ESPN joins the conversation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva discusses where the Mets are at on Memorial Day and what they need to continue their winning ways. Is Luis Rojas turning out to be the right man for the job? Also Hear his thoughts on Francisco Lindor’s slump and how we may need to manage expectations on what he can produce in 2021.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva talks about how the barrage of injuries can springboard the Mets to bigger and better things by learning from the adversity. A fan from the UK joins the show and talks about becoming a Mets fan, watching the team across the pond, and how MLB can market better to other markets.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva talks about the Mets lost weekend in Tampa. Mike Puma of the NY Post stops by to chat about his new book “If These Walls Could Talk: Stories from the New York Mets Dugout, Locker Room, and Press Box.” Hear Mike round out the show talking about Dom Smith taking the media to task.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Everyone is debating whether it’s a rat or a raccoon, but the real story is the injury to Jacob deGrom. Mike discusses why he is still looking at the Mets season as the “glass half-full” despite all the challenges and the deGrom uncertainty. He also chimes in about Matt Harvey and how he will remember the former “Dark Knight” when watching him face the Mets later this week.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva reacts to the Mets decision to fire Chili Davis.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Mets mysterious new coach “Donnie” sparked a good offensive weekend in Philadelphia. Mike Silva talks about that, who Francisco Lindor should seek out counsel from during his early season slump, and whether the old Edwin Diaz is back. Listen to this and more from the wild weekend in Philadelphia.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva discusses the Mets offensive woes after the two-game sweep at the hands of the Red Sox.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva talks about the Mets offense and whether their struggles are a result of a greater league-wide trend. Hear his thoughts on where Jacob deGrom’s 15-strikeout masterpiece stands in Mets history. Dave Jordan, author of the book Cobra, chats about Dave Parker’s connection to some fun moments in Mets history and other stars of the 70s and 80s.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Mets have weathered the early season postponements to start off 7-4. Mike Silva discusses the good, the bad, and ugly with the solid start. Also hear him give a surprise take on the new extra inning rule. David Krell stops by to discuss his two new books: The New York Mets in Popular Culture and 1962: Baseball and America in the Time of JFK.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy