Talkin' Mets
Episodes
First Impressions of the New Rules
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Silva reacts to the new rules after watching the first two games of spring training. Is there really anything to get upset about? Brett Baty star...
Economic Arrows Pointed at Mets
20 Feb 2023
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MLB has started an economic impact committee because of Steve Cohen. What does it mean for the Mets? Can realignment solve the problem? Can the Mets g...
The Journey Begins: Pitchers & Catchers
16 Feb 2023
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Mike Silva discusses why it's time to "up the ante" on the Steve Cohen Mets. Hear the three areas he will be interested in watching this spring. Adver...
What is Pete Alonso Worth?
06 Feb 2023
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Mike Silva discusses what a contract for Pete Alonso would look like. Hear his thoughts on how the offense might not be as bad as you thing. He also s...
The Pressure Starts Now
29 Jan 2023
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Mike Silva discusses how the Mets have high expectations and the challenges that start right from when pitchers and catchers report. Hear his thoughts...
Adam Rubin Remembers Carlos Beltran and the Omar Minaya Mets
22 Jan 2023
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Mike Silva is joined by former Mets beat reporter and BBWAA voter Adam Rubin. Adam reveals his ballot and discusses covering Carlos Beltran and other ...
Carlos Beltran, Bill Wagner, Mets HOF
22 Jan 2023
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Mike Silva talks about the upcoming 2023 HOF class highlighted by the debate of the candidacy of former Mets Carlos Beltran and Billy Wagner. Hear his...
Should the Mets Rethink Signing Trevor Bauer?
15 Jan 2023
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Mike Silva discusses the rest of the offseason and what to expect post Carlos Correa. Want a big idea that won't cost much but brings tons of media d...
How The Physical Stole Correa
11 Jan 2023
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Mike Silva reacts to the Mets walking away from the Carlos Correa deal and the impact it has on the 2023 season. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcir...
Does the Mets Offseason Hinge on Correa?
09 Jan 2023
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Mike Silva discusses the Carlos Correa free agency saga and whether the Mets offseason hinges on Steve Cohen and company closing the deal. Advertising...
What's Up With Carlos Correa
30 Dec 2022
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Mike Silva gives some information about the status of the Carlos Correa contract, why it's important to understand how MLB transactions work, and the ...
Correa-mas Comes Early
22 Dec 2022
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The Mets are like the baseball version of the Showtime series "Billions." Hear his thoughts on how Steve Cohen is doing good for the Mets and their fa...
The Kodai Senga Experiment
17 Dec 2022
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Mike Silva gives you a scouting report on Kodai Senga and talks about where the Japanese import will land against his historical counterparts. How wil...
Checkbook Baseball
10 Dec 2022
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Mike Silva reacts to the Mets spending spree and talks about how the fans are seeing "a part of history" right before their eyes. Hear his thoughts on...
deGrom Gone, What's Next?
03 Dec 2022
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Mike Silva reacts to Jacob deGrom's departure to the Texas Rangers. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWi...
Dare to Dream of a Super Rotation?
28 Nov 2022
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Mike Silva discusses the tempting possibility of the Mets going "all-in" and signing both Jacob deGrom and Justin Verlander to create a "super rotatio...
Help from the Far East?
21 Nov 2022
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Jim Allen of the Japan Baseball Weekly Podcast joins us live from Japan to give us a scouting report on potential Mets free agent target Kodai Senga. ...
Is Driveline Good for the Mets?
13 Nov 2022
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Mike Silva discusses the Mets hiring of Eric Jagers as their Director of Pitching Development. Kevin Kernan of Ball Nine talks about the likelihood of...
Mets Kick off the Hot Stove With Some Sugar
07 Nov 2022
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Mike Silva reacts to the Edwin Diaz record contract, what that means for Jacob deGrom, and the secret sauce that Mets have in free agent negotiations....
The Offseason Blueprint
30 Oct 2022
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Mike Silva discusses David Stearns departure from the Brewers and what it means for the Mets, what he believes the offseason blueprint will be, and to...
Big Ideas: Judge, Ohtani, Alcantara, and Turner
23 Oct 2022
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Mike Silva tackles some big ideas for the Mets offseason. How realistic are these ideas? What is the collateral damage? Which one's actually can happe...
Part 2: Talkin Mets Postmortem Panel
16 Oct 2022
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Hear luminaries from Mets Twitter and the podcasting world give their take on how they feel about the 2022 Mets, how they would go about improving nex...
Part 1: It’s a Probabilistic World
16 Oct 2022
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Mike Silva discusses the wild new MLB playoff format that might need to be tweak to keep the integrity of 162 games. Hear his thoughts on what directi...
Baseball is Designed to Break Your Heart
11 Oct 2022
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Mike Silva talks about how the 2022 Mets will be remembered, the challenge ahead, and the new media narrative that will plague the team going forward....
Bassitt Pitches for Mets Legacy in Game 3
09 Oct 2022
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Mike Silva discusses how the Mets are "on notice" by the fans and media this postseason and each players life in New York will change based on the out...
Is Game One a Sign of a Scherzer Decline?
08 Oct 2022
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Mike Silva reacts to the Mets Game 1 loss to the Padres. He opines about whether there are "signs" that Max Scherzer is entering a new less dominant p...
Time to Have Some Fun
06 Oct 2022
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The postseason is here! Mike Silva gives the fans permission to look back at the great moments of 2022. Hear his thoughts on Jeff McNeil's batting tit...
Mets Big 3 Get Swept in Atlanta
03 Oct 2022
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Mike Silva reacts to the Braves three game sweep of the Mets over the weekend in Atlanta.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by...
The Postseason is in the Air
30 Sep 2022
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Mike Silva discusses the big series in Atlanta, potential postseason roster, the lack of a home field advantage at Citi Field and the fans part in tha...
Can Jacob deGrom Prove His Worth?
26 Sep 2022
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Mike Silva discusses how Jacob deGrom must step up the rest of the season and prove he's the elite pitcher his desired payday indicates. Hear Mike opi...
Postseason Musings
23 Sep 2022
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Mike Silva opines on various topics related to winning the division and the postseason. Hear his thoughts on Taijuan Walker vs. Carlos Carrasco, Scher...
What is Success for the 2022 Mets?
19 Sep 2022
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Mike Silva is joined by former MLB Network host Casey Stern to discuss the Mets chances of wining the division with just two weeks left. Casey gives h...
The Diaz Difference
12 Sep 2022
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Mike Silva discusses that despite the Braves continuing to win at an historic rate the Mets still have one advantage up their sleeve: Edwin Diaz and t...
The Mets vs. the Historic Run
09 Sep 2022
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Mike Silva discusses the challenge that Buck Showalter and company have with playing the "long game" while still trying to win the division with the B...
The Extra One Percent
02 Sep 2022
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Mike Silva reacts to the Mets series win against the Dodgers and looks ahead to what needs to be done and clinch the division the rest of September. A...
Willie Mays and Old Timers' Day Reaction
30 Aug 2022
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Mike Silva is joined by Greg Prince of Faith & Fear in Flushing to discuss the first Mets Old Timers' Day in nearly thirty years and the surprise reti...
Part 2: Cleon Jones
22 Aug 2022
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Mike Silva sits down for a lengthy interview with former Mets outfielder Cleon Jones who authored a new book "Coming Home: My Amazing Life With the Ne...
Part 1: Survive & Advance
22 Aug 2022
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Mike Silva discusses how the wild events of the series win in Philadelphia lends him to believe the Mets might be on to something special. Hear his in...
Is This the Mets Best Chance?
14 Aug 2022
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Mike Silva discusses whether the Phillies are more of an October threat than the Braves, whether this Mets team is their best chance to win in the fir...
Takin Care of Business
08 Aug 2022
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Mike Silva discusses the Mets five game series with the Braves and tells you why this was the "Takin Care of Business" series. Hear his thoughts on Ja...
Prospect Hugging, Baseball Inflation, or Steve Cohen Tax?
04 Aug 2022
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Mike Silva reacts to the Mets quiet trade deadline and why they were unable to land some of the star names that were rumored. Advertising Inquiries: ...
ComponeMets
01 Aug 2022
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Mike Silva discusses how Billy Eppler might go for a less flashy strategy at the trade deadline. Hear the latest Mets history segment as Mike is joine...
Subway Series Recap with Dave Mlicki
28 Jul 2022
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Mike Silva reacts to the Mets sweep of the Yankees at Citi Field in part one of the Subway Series 2022. Hear him reach into the vault and replay his i...
Mets & Yanks Battle on the Field and for Soto
24 Jul 2022
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Mike Silva is joined by John Jastremski of SNY and The Ringer to discuss whether the Subway Series “juice” is back and the Mets and Yanks competin...
Is Juan Soto on the Horizon?
18 Jul 2022
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Mike Silva recaps the Mets first half with his vote for team MVP, most disappointing, most surprising, and the player to watch in the second half. The...
Braves New World
14 Jul 2022
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This isn't your typical Mets-Braves rivalry. Mike Silva reacts to the Mets winning two of three in Atlanta despite being short-handed. Hear his though...
Atlanta Showdown
10 Jul 2022
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Mike Silva previews the big showdown in Atlanta as the Mets face the Braves for the first of fifteen meetings over the final three months of the seaso...
An Ode to #17
10 Jul 2022
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In order to honor the retirement of Keith Hernandez's #17 MIke Silva is joined by former Mets pitcher and teammate of Keith, Doug Sisk, to get a locke...
The Francisco Alvarez Debate
04 Jul 2022
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Mike Silva celebrates the 4th of July by giving the pros of cons of putting the 2022 season into the hands of top-prospect Francisco Alvarez. The deci...
The Cost of Winning a Championship
27 Jun 2022
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Mike Silva discusses how winning championships come with a cost. Are the fans ready for that and what is to come? Will Jacob deGrom's free agency be t...
The New Market Inefficiency - Mets Baseball
19 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Silva discusses why the Mets didn't fall into the "June-swoon," how Billy Eppler needs to look at internal options to get the team over-the-top, ...
Time to Panic?
13 Jun 2022
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Mike talks about the surging Braves and whether it's time to panic about the Mets lead in the NL East. Hear his thoughts on why he thinks Chris Bassit...
Hollywood Ending
06 Jun 2022
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Mike Silva is joined by special guest co-host Anthony Rivera of the Subway to Shea podcast as they react to the Mets four-game split with the Dodgers ...
California Dreamin'
02 Jun 2022
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Mike Silva discusses the Mets perfect Memorial Day weekend homestand, how they stack up against the Dodgers, and remembers the Johan Santana no-hitter...
Time to Push the Gas Pedal on the NL East
26 May 2022
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Mike Silva talks about how we have hit an inflection point in the 2022 Mets season where they can put some distance between themselves and the rest of...
This is Not a Sky is Falling Team
20 May 2022
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Mike Silva discusses the Max Scherzer injury and what version of the Mets can survive and thrive until their ace returns. Hear his thoughts on New Yor...
How Good is the Mets Offense
16 May 2022
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The Mets are in the first place, but the offense looks flat at times. How good is it? Mike talks about why there is no reason to panic, but maybe they...
The Mets vs the NL East Best
09 May 2022
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Mike Silva discusses how the Mets stacked up the last ten days against the best of the NL East. Hear his thoughts on the lack of home runs and the “...
It Takes A Bullpen to Make History
30 Apr 2022
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Mike Silva reacts to the Mets combined no-hitter against the Phillies and tells you why this is still an event that you should celebrate for many reas...
One Tough Team One Tough Roadtrip
28 Apr 2022
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Mike Silva recaps the Mets just completed road trip and Wednesday afternoon donnybrook in St. Louis. Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated’s "Inside the...
The Tylor Megill Experience
25 Apr 2022
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Mike Silva reacts to Tylor Megill's fast start and how both he and David Peterson might be the biggest stories during the Mets fast start. Advertisin...
Mets Pass A Giant First Test
22 Apr 2022
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Mike Silva reacts to the Mets taking 3 of 4 from the Giants in the team's first "test series" of the 2022 season. Advertising Inquiries: https://redc...
Seaver Highlights Citi Field Opening Weekend
18 Apr 2022
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Mike Silva discusses the Tom Seaver statue ceremony and the energy around Citi Field for opening weekend. Pat Jordan, author of the book "Tom Seaver a...
Buck's Bullpen Puzzle
14 Apr 2022
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Mike Silva dissects Buck Showalter's bullpen management after the Mets 5-2 road trip to Washington DC and Philadelphia. Advertising Inquiries: https:...
First Impressions from the Nation's Capital
11 Apr 2022
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Mike Silva reviews the first series of the season and gives first impressions of the 2022 Mets. Also hear his thoughts on MLB partnering with Apple TV...
Hello 2022 Mets
06 Apr 2022
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Mike Silva is joined by Mark Healey of Gotham Baseball. They preview the 2022 Mets by sharing opening day memories, telling you what storylines they s...
Play Better
03 Apr 2022
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Mike Silva discusses how the Mets and Buck Showalter can't use the Jacob deGrom injury as an excuse for poor play. Hear his thoughts on the potential ...
Let the Good Vibes Roll
28 Mar 2022
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Mike Silva is joined by guest co-host Anthony Rivera of the Subway to Shea podcast. They guys give their take on the direction of what is now a 28-man...
Did the Competition Leave the Mets Behind?
21 Mar 2022
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The Dodgers, Braves, and Phillies made huge moves this week. Did they leave the Mets in the dust? Mike Silva discusses that, deGrom’s opt-out, sprin...
It's Go Time
14 Mar 2022
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Mike Silva talks about the Mets acquisition of Oakland pitcher Chris Bassitt, the importance of Francisco Lindor getting off to a hot start, Max Scher...
Reaction to MLB Labor Peace
11 Mar 2022
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Mike Silva reacts to the end of the MLB Lockout and how the players and Steve Cohen look like the good guys after 3 months of negotiations. Advertisi...
Will There Even Be Baseball in 2022?
07 Mar 2022
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Mike Silva discusses the real possibility about the 2022 MLB season not happening. Hear his thoughts on expanded playoffs, the current labor negotiati...
MLBPA's Resolve and Steve Trachsel Joins the Show
27 Feb 2022
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Mike Silva reacts to the possibility of the 2022 season being delayed due to the lockout and the resolve of the MLBPA in the negotiations. Former Met ...
MLB Lockout at a Crossroad
20 Feb 2022
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Hear Mike Silva react to the Matt Harvey scandal and give the latest on the MLB Lockout. Will baseball start on time? Tune in and find out.Advertising...
Buck and Billy Visit PSL
07 Feb 2022
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Mike Silva is joined by Joe Demayo of SNY.tv to discuss MLB Labor relations, Buck Showalter and Billy Eppler's Port St. Lucie Tour, Robinson Cano, and...
How Good Are the Mets?
31 Jan 2022
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Mike Silva discusses the new coaching staff and how it differs from last year's analytical group. Billy Eppler thinks the Mets are good. How good? Lis...
2022 HOF Ballot
23 Jan 2022
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Mike Silva is joined by Dan Graca of MLB Network Radio to discuss who they would vote for on their 2022 Hall-of-Fame Ballot.Advertising Inquiries: htt...
Number 17 Gets His Day
17 Jan 2022
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Mike Silva talks with Bob Klapisch of the Newark Star-Ledger about covering Keith Hernandez in the eighties. Hear them talk about Keith's Hall-of-Fame...
The Mets What If Show
09 Jan 2022
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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 T...
Part 2: Did Gil Pave the Way for Keith?
31 Dec 2021
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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 Sil...
Part 1: Gil Hodges Soul of a Champion
31 Dec 2021
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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 Inqui...
The Transformation of the Mets
27 Dec 2021
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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 th...
A New Dawn for the Mets
19 Dec 2021
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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 "bac...
The Buck Should Stop at Citi Field
12 Dec 2021
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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 dangerou...
Mets Managerial Search Begins
05 Dec 2021
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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....
Mad Max is a Met
30 Nov 2021
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Mike Silva reacts to the Mets signing of Max Scherzer. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. ...
Talkin Mets Panel Discussion
28 Nov 2021
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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 pit...
Black Friday Shopping Spree
28 Nov 2021
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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...
Billy Eppler and the Mets
20 Nov 2021
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Mike Silva reacts to the Billy Eppler's press conference, Noah Syndergaard’s departure, and the free agent starting pitching market. Jeff Fletcher, ...
What We Learned at the GM Meetings
15 Nov 2021
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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...
Are Analytics Ruining the Mets?
07 Nov 2021
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Mike Silva discusses Chili Davis’ comments about the Mets use of analytics and the qualifying offers to Michael Conforto and Noah Syndergaard. Rich ...
Don't Believe the Mets GM Search Narrative
01 Nov 2021
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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 ...
Is Sandy Alderson Holding the Mets Back?
25 Oct 2021
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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 ...
Who Wants Steve Cohen's Money?
17 Oct 2021
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Mike Silva tries something different and is joined by a co-host. “Optimistic Mets fan” and owner of the new Islanders newsletter “Isles Fix” J...
Nick Davis Director of Once Upon a Time in Queens
13 Oct 2021
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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 ...
Luis Rojas and the Leadership Void
09 Oct 2021
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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 i...
Picking up the Blue & Orange Pieces
02 Oct 2021
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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...
Talkin Mets Announcement
24 Sep 2021
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Mike Silva discusses the new partnership with Minute Media and the syndication of the Talkin' Mets podcast with the Rising Apple Fansided Mets site. ...
A Review of "Once Upon a Time in Queens"
20 Sep 2021
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Mike Silva is joined by Erik Sherman, author of the book "Kings of Queens", to review the ESPN 30-for-30 1986 Mets documentary "Once Up...
Francisco Lindor Steals the Show During 9-11 Weekend
13 Sep 2021
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Mike Silva talks about Francisco Lindor’s big weekend against the Yankees. Hear his thoughts on the criticism of Luis Rojas and Edwin Diaz. Mike goe...