Talkin Mets With Mike Silva

Mike Silva chats with Bill Sullivan, author of the book "Long Before the Miracle," which examines the early 60s Mets. Hear Bill remember stories about the Polo Grounds, the Dodgers leaving Brooklyn, Jerry Koosman, Ron Hunt, Nolan Ryan and Roger Craig among others. This is a rare opportunity to remember members of the Mets who were part of the transition from "lovable losers" to 1969 World Series champs.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The holidays are upon us and 2016 is coming to an end. Mike Silva takes your calls to see what you would like under your "tree" this Christmas from Sandy Alderson. Call-in and tell Mike what is on your mind. Hear some highlights from the year and Mike's thoughts on the bullpen, Bud Selig's election into the Hall-of-Fame and his Mets "person of the year."Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Host Mike Silva takes live calls from Mets fans at MetsmerizedOnline.com. Hear their thoughts about the offseason to date, Sandy Alderson's performance at the Winter Meetings in National Harbor, MD and what the team should do to round out the roster the rest of the offseason.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva discusses all the details of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement and its impact on the league with Maury Brown of Forbes. Tim Donnor of Metsmerized Online joins Mike to preview the Winter Meetings. They react to the signing of Yoenis Cespedes and look towards how Sandy Alderson can round out the roster. Should the Mets trade both Bruce and Granderson? Will they surprise everyone and make a play for a catcher to replace Travis d'Arnaud? What relievers should they be interested in? Hear their thoughts about what we would like to see happen at the 2016 Winter Meetings in Maryland.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rich Mancuso of New York Sports Day gives us the latest rumors on the Mets pursuit of Yoenis Cespedis. Last year, Rich was one of the first to report the return of Cespedes to the Mets. He lets us know what his sources are saying as to the odds of a Cespedes return, what he believes the years/dollars will be and what team should worry the Mets the most. He also gives us a preview of other improvements to the roster that Sandy Alderson is eyeing this winter.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva discusses the latest rumors with Yoenis Cespedes and predicts the Mets will sign the star outfielder by the Winter Meetings. He also feels that relief pitching will get overvalued this winter and explains why. With Neil Walker now re-signed and 5 players added to the 40-man roster, what is next for the Mets? Can any of the additions help in 2017? What does the Brett Cecil contract mean for Jerry Blevins? How can a potential 26-man roster change the way team's view the 40-man? How did Gavin Cecchini and other members of the Mets organization perfer in the AFL?  Michael Mayer of Metsmerizedonline.com gives his take to round out this week’s program.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva is joined by Matt Ehalt of The Record to discuss the latest hot stove news with the Mets. Hear them talk about why letting Bartolo Colon go was the right thing to do, the Yoenis Cespedis market and whether Neil Walker will accept the Qualifying Offer. They also talk about the Mets lack of right-handed components in the lineup and how this isn’t an easy fix. Jay Bruce or Curtis Granderson? Matt tells Mike why Bruce will probably be traded. Finally he gives free agent predictions on Jerry Blevins, Kelly Johnson and Fernando Sales. Mike wraps up the show talking about how interesting the Veterans Committee ballot is this season, which includes former Mets manager Davey Johnson.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Talkin' Mets returns to the airwaves as Mike Silva kicks off the offseason with a Hot Stove state-of-the-union. Hear how Mike thinks the Mets can learn from the Cubs championship season, how Sandy Alderson can take lessons from Steve Phillips 1998 negotiations with Mike Piazza when it comes to Yoenis Cespedis and what free agents are intriguing. Mike rounds up the show with the mailbag, answering questions about the future of Wilmer Flores, whether Dexter Fowler is the answer in free agency and whether it's time to move on from Travis d'Arnaud.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva is joined by John Delcos of the New York Mets report to recap the 2016 Mets season and where they should go in 2017. They discuss why Juerys Familia is not a failed postseason pitcher, the future of Yoenis Cespedis, what free agents to keep and what positions need upgrade.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva is joined by Rich Coutinho of 98.7 ESPN and SNY to talk about the improbable run the 2016 Mets made to clinch home field in the Wild Card. Rich and Mike talk about whether this playoff berth will solidify a sustainable winning Mets culture. They also talk about the playoff roster and make their predictions for Wednesday night when the Amazin's take on Madison Bumgarner and the Giants. Chris from Metsmerized Online talks about the experience of watching the Mets clinch down in Philadelphia and why Jose Reyes is poised for a big playoff performance.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Mets head into the final week with games against second-division clubs. The problem is the Phillies and Marlins both have different agendas that could derail the Mets quest for the Wild Card. The Marlins can easily use the tragic death of Jose Fernandez to play their best baseball of the season. The Phillies certainly don't want to see the Mets celebrate on their field. Joe Trezza of MLB.com joins the show and talks about why he thinks September baseball is fun, despite the critics of the 40-man roster specialization. He gives some insight into Travis d'Arnaud's struggles and why Rene Rivera might be a better option behind the plate. Finally, he predicts where the Mets will be in a week and whether we can expect another home game at Citi Field.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The news of Jacob deGrom's injury rocked the Mets. Can these injuries be avoided? Joe Janish, a former D1 pitcher and coach, joins Mike Silva to discuss. Joe believes that science and some basic common sense practices can help. Amazingly, the answer may lie in the routine of 43-year old Bartolo Colon. Mike also discusses how far the Mets can go in the postseason with their "B-Squad" and the resignation of Wally Backman.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Host Mike Silva is joined by Michael Mayer of Metsminors.net. Hear them talk about the replacement Mets that are helping drive the Mets run to a Wild Card spot. Michael talks about some of the top 2016 performers in the minor league system, the development of Dominic Smith and Amed Rosario, as well as some of the challenges Sandy Alderson will have managing the 40-man roster this offseason.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva is joined by Rich MacLeod of Baseball Prospectus. Hear the guys talk about the impact of Jose Reyes, why Yoenis Cespedis is on the level of Darryl Strawberry and Mike Piazza when it comes to being a dynamic slugger and the Mets chances of making the Wild Card with Seth Lugo, Robert Gsellman and Rafael Montero.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Just when you thought the Mets were pulling everyone back "in" with winning 6 of 7, they throw up a stinker against the Phillies. Mike Silva questions whether he should change his stance and consider the Mets a “real” Wild Card contender. Is this just a fake pennant race? Sandy Alderson was brought on in 2010 to rebuild the farm system and create a sustainable winning environment. Many credited Omar Minaya for building the core of the 2015 World Series team. It’s now time to see if Alderson signees such as Gsellman, Montero and Lugo can lift the team when they need it. Hear Mike talk about this and how tomorrows start is really Rafael Montero’s last chance at redemption in a Mets uniform. Finally, he discusses David Cone’s comments to Keith Hernandez about how rest helped him during his playing days and whether deGrom, Syndagaard and Matz can get a bump from this for the final six weeks of the season. Hear these topics and others during tonight’s Talkin’ Mets podcast, which also features a guest ap

James Flippin of WOR Radio joins Mike Silva. James is the producer for the Mets pre and postgame show as well as the Sports Zone. The Mets 2016 season has turned into a mini-disaster. Is this the most disappointing season in team history? Mike thinks so. Why is the media defending Terry Collins? You all know Mike's position on Collins and why he wants him fired. What will change in 2017 with Collins at the helm? Finally, Yoenis Cespedes is being asked to “carry” the Mets the rest of the way. Even if he does will he return next season? A long-term commitment to Cespedes has ramifications for the future. Assuming Jay Bruce is back for another year where does that leave Michael Conforto? Another year at Triple-A? Trade bait?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva talks about Terry Collins rant and how he is the reason for the Mets inability to grind out at-bats and play through the challenges of the season.  Mike believes this road trip will put an end to any talk about the Mets making the playoffs. He also discusses his concerns about Travis d'Arnaud and whether he is headed down the same path as another failed top prospect, Ike Davis.  Noah Wolfe of Metsmerized Online joins Mike live from MCU Park in Brooklyn to give his report on top prospects Justin Dunn, Thomas Szapucki, Peter Alonso and Desmond Lindsay.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tonight John Delcos of the New York Mets Report to talks to Mike Silva about the latest in Mets baseball. They dissect the Mets deadline moves and whether it was a wise decision for Sandy Alderson to acquire Jay Bruce for Dilson Herrera. Is Jon Niese an important part of the rest of 2016? With Logan Verrett’s struggles it’s not far-fetched. John tells Mike why the Mets need to move away from Yoenis Cespedes this offseason, if he opts out and how his golfing incident is a bigger problem than Terry Collins let on. He also believes the Mets will not break away from this Wild Card “muck” of teams and miss the playoffs in 2016. They grade Alderson and Collins throughout the segment. Delcos puts much of the blame on Alderson while Silva tends to believe both Terry Collins and Dan Warthen have done a poor job in the dugout this year. They wrap-up the program with a fun “what-if” when it comes to Alex Rodriguez and how Mets history would have changed if he signed on with the club after the 2000 season.Advertising

Mike Silva is joined by nationally syndicated radio host and contributor to Metsmerized Online, Tim Donner, on today’s trade deadline program. Tim and Mike both think this Mets team isn’t worth investing in for 2016. They look at both the rumored Jonathan Lucroy and Jay Bruce deals and give their opinion on the long-term impact. They also revisit about whether Michael Conforto could be dealt in the same manner that Michael Fulmer was a year ago.  They also debate about whether the Mets have underachieved this year. Have they been unlucky and injured or could the front office and coaching staff have prepared better to defend their pennant?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva talks about his memories of Mike Piazza on the day of his induction into the Hall-of-Fame. Hear clips from Piazza's career with the Mets as well as highlights of his induction speech. Sal Licata of WOR joins the conversation and shares his thoughts on number 31 as well as his concerns about Michael Conforto's playing time.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy