Talkin' Mets

Did Steve Cohen call out Mets fans for their lack of support? After his comments about Citi Field attendance, many on social media defended their decision to stay away from the ballpark. The debate is nuanced, and there are multiple reasons why the team is in the bottom half of the league in attendance. Mike revisits an old topic discussed on the show before but sees reason for hope, unlike prior seasons when the team struggled at the gate.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Silva starts the show tonight by discussing the Mets starting rotation. Down about the Frankie Montas injury? Clay Holmes not only dazzled in his Grapefruit League debut but gave you reason to believe he might be better than just a middle-of-the-rotation filler.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys are back in Port St. Lucie. Mike Silva kicks off spring training with the theme of the 2025 Mets. Hear why this season might be one of the most important in team history.Positional battles, you say? There aren’t as many as you think. Options are a front office best friend but not a player. Hear who he thinks might make the club and why.Mike rounds out the show with players to watch. Some of them may not be who you think.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Silva reacts to the news that Pete Alonso is returning to the Mets on a two-year deal. He explains why this marriage always made sense, how the offense is better for the reunion, and where this group stands with other great offensive teams in Mets history.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the offseason ending and the Super Bowl in our sights, is there anything left to the Mets hot stove?Mike Silva talks about how impactful Pete Alonso’s potential return will be to the Mets offense using Talkin’ Mets “fun with numbers” and various projection systems. Despite popular opinion, Nick Madrigal didn’t end Jose Iglesias' tenure in New York, but rather a popular prospect might have. Finally, should the Mets do what it takes to bring Dylan Cease to New York? The answer is not as easy as it appears on the surface.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the second half, Mike discusses a recent piece by contributor David Mills on “Beyond the Mic.” Are the Dodgers good for the game? Are we headed for baseball armageddon in 2026? Should Rob Manfred step in and stop the stacked deck in Los Angeles? Hear this and more!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Silva discusses what we learned from Steve Cohen’s comments during Amazin’ Day. Are Pete Alonso and Scott Boras being reasonable? Are we getting good information from the rumor mill? Are the fans listening to what type of process David Stearns will employ with roster-building?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Listen to the annual Talkin' Mets Hall-of-Fame show and the special connection this year has to the 2006-2008 Mets. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Now that it appears that Pete Alonso and the Mets are headed for a divorce, is there any doubt that David Stearns is in charge? Listen to Mike Silva talk about how Stearns runs the team Mets fans now get what they clamored for while the Wilpons own the team. Why are they not happy? Is there still hope for a Mets and Alonso reunion? Why does this divorce seem to hit the fans harder than other recent fan favorites?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Silva weighs in on the reports that the Mets and Pete Alonso are still at an impasse in contract negotiation. The Mets must now set a deadline for Alonso and Boras and accept the consequences of putting their chips at the center of the table.Mike also addresses the rumors about a pivot to Vlad Guerrero Jr., which, as enticing as this may sound, will carry its risks and be more expensive than fans realizAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Everyone wants the Mets to sign Tanner Scott. Mike thinks that is a bad idea and mentions two names that might not be as sexy but might be better fitted to support the bridge to Edwin Diaz.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Silva discusses the rumored short-term deal between the Mets and Pete Alonso. Hear what history thinks about hitters like Alonso and how they age. The results may surprise you. Whether he signs with the Mets or another team, Alonso needs a huge 2025 to prove he is still the elite hitter who led the Mets to the postseason in 2022.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the Hot Stove producing very little “heat” the last couple of weeks, the Talkin’ Mets podcast takes a break from the current reality and looks back at a Mets season and team that’s often forgotten: 1973Len Ferman of the website The Sports Time Traveler talks about his book “1973: You’ve Gota To Believe” as he followed the ‘73 Mets daily through the newspaper archive.Hear Mike and Len remember the great Willie Mays final season, Rusty Staub’s impact on the club, Tom Seaver’s historic season, beating the Big Red Machine, and the near misses against Oakland in the World Series. Did Yogi Berra make a mistake starting Seaver on short rest? Why didn’t he use George Stone? All this is discussed on the latest Talkin’ Mets look back on Mets history.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The latest Talkin’ Mets podcast focuses on the pursuit of Pete Alonso. Mike Silva discusses the rumors of the Mets looking at a corner outfield bat and how it plays into the Alonso discussion. What about Alex Bregman? Is he an acceptable alternative to the Polar Bear? Is Anthony Santander even in play?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The latest Talkin’ Mets Podcast reacts to the signing of Sean Manaea. The Mets inked him to a solid 3-year/$75-million dollar deal, but can he lead a rotation that has as many questions as answers?Hear Mike talk about that and announce his 2024 Talkin’ Mets “Person of the Year” Nominees.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s show, Mike discusses the market for Pete Alonso and how Alex Bregman might be the only viable big bat option if the Mets fail to sign the “Polar Bear.”Listen to how he compares the two, the emotional connection to Alonso, and where he believes the market will end up.Mike also discusses the slow pace of the MLB Hot Stove, discusses a solution to the “transaction congestion,” and opines on the “Golden At-Bat” rule proposition. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Talkin’ Mets put a final bow on the “winter of Soto” by discussing the introduction of Juan Soto at Citi Field.Hear Mike's thoughts on the media reaction to the deal, Yankees fans, and a reminder of how good Soto is with some “fun with numbers.”What’s next? Well, they need pitching, and Mike goes into how he believes the starting pitching market will develop for David Stearns.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Mets signed Juan Soto to a record-breaking deal. Hear Mike Silva react to the news. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

During the show's second half, Mike discusses a world where the Mets do not land Soto. What is Plan B? Names such as Anthony Santander, Pete Alonso, Alex Bregman, Willy Adames, and even Carlos Correa are discussed.What about the pitching? Hear his thoughts on an acceptable contract for Corbin Burnes and a “quantity” pitching plan. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Unconfirmed rumors circulated during the Thanksgiving holiday about the Red Sox closing in on a deal with Juan Soto. Mike explains why Boston has always been a threat and why he thinks there might be truth to all the Boston and Soto buzz. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It’s been all Juan Soto talk all the time, but there is more to building a team than stars. Winning baseball requires depth and a farm system, so it’s time for the Talkin’ Mets resident prospect guru Ernie Dove to join the show. Ernie covers the St. Lucie Mets and is clued into more than just the numbers regarding the farm system. Hear Mike and Ernie talk about the Mets decision to leave Mike Vasil and Dom Hamel unprotected, prospects that Ernie thinks are untouchable, and how the new Stearns front office evaluates talent.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the second hour, Jim Allen of the Japan Baseball Weekly Podcast discusses Roki Sasaki, what to expect from his MLB transition, the changing culture of NPB, and other names to look out for this hot stove season. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve Cohen, Carlos Mendoza, and David Stearns made their pitch to Juan Soto. The Yankees have the final word. Did the Mets give themselves a chance? Hear Mike Silva comment on the latest Soto news and whether Mets fans should feel confident about the team's chances. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today, Mike Silva is joined by Will Sammon, the Mets beat reporter for The Athletic. Mike and Will discuss the Juan Soto derby, Pete Alonso’s market, Willy Adames, starting pitching options, and some of David Stearns' challenges this winter. Hear some hot stove predictions from Will, as well. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the show's second half, it’s about the free agent prize of the offseason: Juan Soto. Hear Mike talk about the media fallacies regarding Soto, how good he has been with respect to his peers over the last 25 years, and why this will be an opportunity for Steve Cohen to push the Mets brand into the stratosphere. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Talkin’ Mets and Mike Silva kick off the hot stove. Before we get into Juan Soto and improving the roster, hear Mike talk about the 2024 season one last time. He has an honest conversation about why the good vibes and dramatic playoff run are nice but not enough to guarantee a prosperous future. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Mets fell short against the Dodgers in the NLCS. Hear the "morning after" reaction from Mike Silva as he discusses the 2024 team and how it sets up the organization for the future. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Mets are headed back to LA. Can they make history? It's magic vs. analytics. Hear Mike talk about why the Mets can still take this series despite the numbers stating otherwise.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Dodgers took over Citi Field again in Game 4. Can the Mets rebound? Is there another day of summer left? What will it take to still win this series? Hear Mike Silva's thoughts. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Mets lost 8-0 in Game 3 of the NLCS, but hear Mike Silva tell you why this was a huge missed opportunity to put the Dodgers on their heels. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hear Mike Silva's reaction to Game 2 of the NLCS. Francisco Lindor showed why he's the MVP. Also hear the good, bad, and concerning from Monday's 7-3 Mets victory. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Dodgers blew out the Mets in Game 1. The quick Game 2 turnaround means the Mets must "shake it off" quickly. What did we learn from the horrible Game 1 performance? Tune in and hear Mike Silva's postgame reaction. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Silva previews the Mets-Dodgers NLCS matchup and tells you the biggest challenge the Dodgers pose to the Amazin's on their latest stop on their journey to win a pennant. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Mets win the NLDS! Listen to the official Talkin Mets reaction show. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Mets can send the Phillies home packing tonight because of three heroes from Game 3: Sean Manaea, Starling Marte, and you, the Citi Field fan base. Hear Mike react to the Game 3 win and what’s in store for Game 4. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Mets can wrap up the NLDS this week at Citi Field. Although the narrative to date has been “as Edwin Diaz goes, so do the Mets,” the real question going into Tuesday is whether the Mets are putting Diaz in a good situation to succeed. Can Carlos Mendoza return Diaz to the ninth inning and still get the ball to him with a lead? Who will navigate the gnarly top-of-the-order of Schwarber, Turner, and Harper? Listen to that and more on the latest edition of the show.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Silva tells you to realize that the Mets run this postseason is more than magic; this team is as good as anyone else left in the tournament. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Silva reacts to the Mets dramatic series-clinching 4-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Mets lost an agonizing way to Milwaukee in Game 2. Today, they are focused on winning the ultimate deciding game. Mike discusses a simple concept for winning Game 3: get the ball to Edwin Diaz. Afterall, this is what they paid $100 million for! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It was a simple formula in Game 1: Baseball players making good baseball plays. Hear Mike Silva react to the Mets 8-4 victory over Milwaukee in Game 1 of the Wild Card series. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Silva comes to you from a “champagne-soaked” Talkin’ Mets studio to discuss the dramatic Mets 8-7 victory over the Braves.Mike talks about the season's meaning and where it stands in Mets history. Hear his thoughts on Edwin Diaz's blown save and ninth-inning response, and how can you not think Francisco Lindor deserves serious consideration for the National League MVP?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You didn't think the Mets would avoid Atlanta, did you? Mike Silva gives a state of the union after the Mets beat the Brewers to give themselves a chance to make the playoffs with a win in Monday's doubleheader. Hear what Mike thinks is at stake for the Mets and their core players. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

To round out the show, Mike discusses the criticism of the fans not showing up to Citi Field, provides perspective on historical attendance, and talks about what he saw from the big crowds over the weekend. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Mets had a 6-1 homestand, capping it by beating the Phillies three out of four games. The big stars stepped up and led the way as Alonso, Nimmo, and Diaz carried the club. Now, the real challenge awaits as they attempt to slay years of failure and disappointment at the hands of the Braves. Atlanta is historically a house of horrors for the team. Will this year be different? Hear Mike talk about how beating the Braves this week can be a franchise-changing event. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hear Mets beat reporter Andrew Tredinnick of The Record joins Mike Silva to give his take on the Mets as they enter the home stretch of the pennant race.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We can talk about good vibes, mojo, and everything that has happened to the Mets since Memorial Day. The fact remains that they need to execute the final two weeks to earn a trip to the postseason. Three players must produce their best version of themselves in these last 13 games. Hear Mike's thoughts on that and more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The good vibes couldn't stop another "thunderbolt" from hitting the Mets. Jeff McNeil's season-ending injury is damaging, but Mike talks about what needs to happen in his absence and what we learned about McNeil this season. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Not only has there been debate about Francisco Lindor playing at an MVP level, but is his 2024 season the best in Mets history? Hear Mike discuss this and what he believes is the all-time best individual performance in team history. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A couple of weeks ago, it was Mets Mojo vs. Braves pitching. Has the Mojo taken the lead in the clubhouse? Hear Mike talk about the atmosphere around the Mets and how magic might be trumping cold, hard facts.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Francisco Alvarez is struggling. Should Carlos Mendoza make Luis Torrens a bigger part of the September equation? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.