Talkin Mets With Mike Silva

Mike Silva discusses the recent criticism by the media with regards to why the Mets aren't participating in the Bryce Harper and Manny Machado sweepstakes. Former Mets trainer Bob Sikes talks about "getting paid to watch" the late Mel Stottlemyre lead a young Mets staff during the 1980s. Hear Mike's take on the Hall-of-Fame vote and how data has made the decision making even harder than ever.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva is joined by John Edwards of Metsmerized Online to discuss the Mets offseason to date, their behind the times analytics department and other hot stove news.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva discusses the flurry of trades over the weekend that landed Keon Broxton, J.D. Davis, and Walker Lockett in Mets uniforms. Hear his thoughts on what should be next when putting the finishing touches on the roster.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva is joined by journalist Robert Andrew Powell who discusses his article in The Athletic about Mike Piazza's failed venture owning the AC Reggiana Italian Soccer ClubAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva discusses the Mets signing of Wilson Ramos to a multi-year deal.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva discusses the slow Winter Meetings and whether MLB should impose deadlines to create more movement like the NBA and NFL. Mike Mayer of Metsmerized Online talks about his experience covering the meetings in Las Vegas. He recaps his conversation with Brodie Van Wagenen, Mickey Callaway and the Rule V draft.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva discusses the Mets signing of Jeurys Familia, the J.T. Realmuto rumors and the new climate at the MLB Winter Meetings with Rich Mancuso of NY Sports Day. Hear Mike talk about why the outrage over the Veterans Committee induction of Harold Baines and Lee Smith to the Hall of Famer is misguided.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva takes calls and discusses what he expects the Mets and Brodie Van Wagenen to accomplish at the 2018 MLB Winter Meetings in Las VegasAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva discusses the Robinson Cano/Edwin Diaz trade between the Mets and the Seattle Mariners.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hear Mike Silva talk about the latest rumors surrounding the Mets and Robinson Cano.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join Mike Silva in a post-Thanksgiving Talkin Mets "short" as he gives his take on the Noah Syndergaard rumors and why the Mets should not trade any of their young pitchers. He also warns about giving up Brandon Nimmo and why you need to be careful about reading click-bait media rumors.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva is joined by Rob Neyer, author of the book "Powerball: Anatomy of the Modern Baseball Game." They discuss the value of pitcher wins after the Jacob deGrom Cy Young award, manager's impact, quality of play and what will be the hot topic during the 2019 baseball season.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva discusses what he would like to see from new General Manager Brodie Van Wagenen this offseason. Hear Mike talk about the difference between building a team and "winning the offseason." He discusses whether J.T. Realmuto is overrated and his preferred free agent signing behind the plate. He rounds out the program looking at the 40-man roster, bullpen and what former Met he would like to see make a return.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva discusses his thoughts on the new Mets General Manager, Brodie Van Wagenen. Rich Mancuso of NY Sports Day reports about his day at Citi Field meeting Van Wagenen and why the Mets decided to go with the former agent.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The upcoming week is a huge one for the Mets as they decide who will be their next General Manager. Hear Mike Silva's thoughts on why the media is off base on the old school vs. analytics storyline with this search. Rich Coutinho of 98.7 ESPN believes Doug Melvin will be the choice and tells us why. Mike also gets an update from Arizona as former scout Bernie Pleskoff calls in to tell me why he believes Peter Alonso is the real deal.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva reacts to David Wright's final game, the 2018 Mets season and the offseason tasks ahead. Hear callers give their take on these and other Mets topics of the day.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva is joined by Mark Simon of Sports Information Solutions to dicuss Jacob deGrom's historic season from a statistical context. They also chat about David Wright, the 2018 Mets and other fun factual nuggets.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva is joined by David Laurila of Fangraphs as they discuss his recent interview with Mets manager Mickey Callaway.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva is joined by Greg Prince of Faith & Fear in Flushing to remember the career of David Wright.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva is joined by Mark Healey of Gotham Baseball. Mark and Mike talk about the positive signs with the team in the second half, bullpenning, the starting rotation, David Wright and the upcoming GM search.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy