Talkin Mets With Mike Silva

Show Notes September Baseball isn’t the problem, bullpens are the problem. Mickey Callaway was right for putting Edwin Diaz back in a big spot. You can’t bench Diaz or take him away from the late innings. Seth Lugo isn’t the answer in the bullpen he should be in the 2020 rotation. Rustin Dodd of The Athletic Talks about the “season of Pete Alonso” and the “Brooklyn Cyclones experience.” Jeff Lax of 77 WABC criticizes Brodie Van Wagenen’s performance.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva discusses the Mets blown 6-run ninth inning lead against the Nationals, the team's response the day after, and how Edwin Diaz plays into the present and the future.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Show Notes Don't let Fangraphs or Baseball-Reference Playoff Percentages fool you. The Mets are in it!  There should be no regrets about going for the playoffs. September will not be a waste as it will build a foundation for 2020. Rich Coutinho of 98.7 ESPN talks about his weekend covering the Mets in Philadelphia  Robinson Cano coming back so quickly should show you how dedicated he is to the team and his craft.  Mike Silva answers mailbag questions to round out the program.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hear Mike Silva's appearance on Talking Sports with Jonathan Friedman on 77 WABC.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Show Notes Too much anger over the Mets waiving Adeiny Hechavarria and not signing Billy Hamilton.  Two key players in Brandon Nimmo and Jed Lowrie- who were top 25 offensive players in 2018- are on the horizon. The biggest disappointment this weekend was Zack Wheeler MLB tries too hard on Players Weekend. They need the game to speak for itself without cheesy gimmicks.  Promoting the Wild Card and teams trying to make the playoffs will grow the game. Remember that the playoffs is a tournament and getting in is a big deal.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Show Notes The 3-3 road trip was acceptable, but there is a lot to clean up. Update on Mets Math with 19 of 25 at home. The big story isn't Alonso - we all knew he would come around - it's the emergence of Amed Rosario. Since July 1st he's a top-10 offensive SS in baseball. Top three in runs created.  Rosario's defense has improved and if his performance is sustainable you have five core offensive players for next season. The bullpen situation requires Callaway to just go with who he has and hopes for the best. It makes 7-innings from the starters imperative.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Show Notes The Mets fans were the 10th man this weekend and did an outstanding job. The doubleheader sweep invigorated the fans and brought them to another level. There is a unique connection with this team and the fans and city. Can we point to the homegrown and local connection as an advantage in the pennant race? The Mets offense is underrated. JD Davis gives them 4 in-prime offensive players in the top 15 in the NL. The Edwin Diaz conundrum is one that isn’t easy to solve. It appears mental. Diaz can be the difference between playoffs and Mickey Callaway coming back in 2020. Don’t sleep on Kansas City this coming weekend. The trip is more than just about Atlanta.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Show Notes The last 4 games has been the blueprint on how to make the playoffs. Can the Mets upgrade Post Cano? Is Joe Panik a better option than Dilson Herrera and Ruben Tejada? Can the Mets channel the Yankees when selecting a veteran off waivers? Mets Mets equals 31 wins to make the playoffs. Is JD Davis the next young offensive player to add to the core? Give Chili Davis Some Credit. Funny Freaking Phone Call to the Mets ticket office.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Show Notes Mets have a chance to wash away the drama of the first four months. This road trip would never have happened earlier this year. McNeil and Alonso performing at normal levels is imperative while Cano is injured. Diaz is crucial. Mickey Callaway needs to handle Diaz/Lugo with kid gloves. Mickey Callaway has a chance to save his job. Can he clean up the communication? The first mailbag of 2019! Chris Donnelly author of the book “Doc, Donnie, the Kid, and Billy Brawl” joins the show. Wrap up with who would win a fictitious 1985 Subway Series.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Show Notes What does it say about an industry where teams are focused on assets versus winning? Wasn't the Wild Card created so there is more competition not less? Van Wagenen has always been clear about his plan. Maybe you aren't paying attention. Contradictory media coverage  Mike Silva's message to Mets fans. A dark horse candidate to manage the Mets in 2020  The last two months is a test for Callaway. Can he make everyone forget the drama from earlier this year?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hear Mike Silva joined by Rich Mancuso of NY Sports Day give instant reaction to the Marcus Stroman deal that sent Anthony Kay and Simeon Woods Richardson to the Blue Jays.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva discusses why the Mets aren’t really in the Wild Card despite a 5-4 road trip The Mets are in the drivers seat with Zack Wheeler. Don’t let the media tell you otherwise Don’t be afraid of a qualifying offer to Wheeler in the offseason Dom Smith is a trade-high candidate and not a replacement for Michael Conforto Don’t be fooled by the Travis d’Arnaud narrative. He’s still the same guy. The media trolling of the Mets is tiresome just ask Jarred Kelenic’s mom. Jed Weisberger of MLB.com talks about why the Mets and Yanks don’t make trades Is Clint Fraizer for Zack Wheeler realistic? Was Domingo German for Jay Bruce a real thing in 2017?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva discusses the unnecessary criticism of Brodie Van Wagenen’s Press ConferenceWhy you should bet on Robinson Cano returning to form. Want to get rid of Cano? A wild trade idea with the Yankees.Is Michael Conforto underachieving or are we making unfair comparisons? Rich Coutinho of 98.7 ESPN and NY Sports Day talks about Van Wagenen’s early moves, Mickey Callaway’s communication with the media on the Amed Rosario benching, and Robinson CanoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Show Notes State of the union addresses the breakup from Metsmerized Online and the future of the show.Mike discusses Pete Alonso’s last 12 months and why the home run derby win should be something the Mets are excited about for the future of the club.He puts context into the “chair throwing incident” and why it’s a non-story.The challenges that Brodie Van Wagenen faces and how he needs to have the same type of July that Sandy Alderson had in 2011.Eno Sarris of The Athletic joins the show and talks about the controversial baseballs, home run derby slumps, Zack Wheeler’s trade value, and whether the Mets can flip Noah Syndergaard for Chris Paddack.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva grades Brodie Van Wagenen at the midway point of the season. Michael Mayer of Metsmerized Online and Mets Minors joins the show to assess the state of the organization from the minors to majors.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva hosts an extended podcast as he dives into the controversy in the Mets locker room. First, hear Jim “Mojo” Morrison discuss the Syracuse Mets trip to Charlotte and his observations on Mets prospect Anthony Kay. Mojo works in game day operations for the Charlotte Knights and knows the International League very well. Also hear Mojo interview Kay for the program after our segment. Rich Coutinho of 98.7 ESPN joins Mike later on to discuss the blowout in the Mets locker room. What is the cause of this tension between the manager and the media? Hear their thoughts.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mets Hall-of-Fame catcher Mike Piazza joins the show. Mike’s career is so much more than just the Roger Clemens beaning and the 9-11 home run. He talks about coming up and replacing Mike Scioscia, how catching analytics would view his defense, collisions at home plate, and playing first base. Mike also remembers the challenges of his 1998 trade and the transition to the New York fans and media. The program wraps up with memories of his favorite walk up song and Mike’s love of music.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva is joined by Joe Demayo of SNY to recap the Mets exciting draft haul. The guys discuss potential draft sleepers, the development of top prospect Anthony Kay, and some bullpen arms in the system that may be able to help the Mets contend this year. Mike praises Brodie Van Wagenen’s “home run” mentality and compares it to the early years of Omar Minaya.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva recaps the road trip and looks ahead to a critical 12-game stretch where the Mets spend their time in New York. Matt Sliverman, author of the book “Shea Stadium Remembered” joins the program to discuss his memories of Shea, how Citi Field stacks up and some interesting tidbits he learned from researching the birth of the Mets old ballpark.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A week after it appeared the Mets and Mickey Callaway were about to spiral out of control, they are now back to .500.With the help of Carlos Gomez, Rajai Davis, Adeiny Hechavarria and friends the club finished off a 6-1 homestand. Now things get interesting as they head west for a 7-game stretch between against the Dodgers and D-Backs. Can the Mets use this adversity as a jump-start to their season or is it a stay of execution for the inevitable?Justin Toscano of The Record joins the program to talk about the task ahead, how the Mets can use these injuries as a spark, and his article about how Dominic Smith has worked on being successful despite the lack of playing time.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy