
Talkin' Mets
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Ep 388Does the Mets Offseason Hinge on Correa?
Mike Silva discusses the Carlos Correa free agency saga and whether the Mets offseason hinges on Steve Cohen and company closing the deal. 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.
Ep 387What's Up With Carlos Correa
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 media culpability in creating chaos. 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.
Ep 386Correa-mas Comes Early
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 fans while also doing good for baseball an the community. 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.
Ep 385The Kodai Senga Experiment
Mike Silva gives you a scouting report on Kodai Senga and talks about where the Japanese import will land against his historical counterparts. How will the Mets be "opportunistic" going forward? Just look at the Omar Narvaez signing to see what type of players they like. 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.
Ep 384Checkbook Baseball
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 why Chris Bassitt should be signed over Kodai Senga, and final thoughts on Jacob deGrom's departure. 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.
Ep 383deGrom Gone, What's Next?
Mike Silva reacts to Jacob deGrom's departure to the Texas Rangers. 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.
Ep 382Dare to Dream of a Super Rotation?
Mike Silva discusses the tempting possibility of the Mets going "all-in" and signing both Jacob deGrom and Justin Verlander to create a "super rotation." Hear his thoughts on the non-story about the Mets and Yankees collusion, Cody Bellinger as a substitute for Brandon Nimmo, and whether the bullpen could become a family affair.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.
Ep 381Help from the Far East?
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. Hear Mike’s thoughts on Jacob deGrom vs. Justin Verlander and the latest hot stove rumors on both. 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.
Ep 380Is Driveline Good for the Mets?
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 Jacob deGrom returning, his concerns about how pitching is developed at the big leagues, and a fun Edwin Diaz spring training story! Oh and lets not forget some Contemporary Era Hall-of-Fame talk. 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.
Ep 379Mets Kick off the Hot Stove With Some Sugar
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. He also reacts to Billy Eppler's comments to Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman on the team's offseason strategy.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.
Ep 378The Offseason Blueprint
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 toxic New York fans.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.
Ep 377Big Ideas: Judge, Ohtani, Alcantara, and Turner
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 happen? That and more on the "Big Ideas" edition of the Talkin Mets podcast. 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.
Ep 376Part 2: Talkin Mets Postmortem Panel
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 next year's club, and some "big ideas" from the group.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.
Ep 375Part 1: It’s a Probabilistic World
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 direction the Mets will go this offseason after Billy Eppler and Buck Showalter's end-of-the-season press conference.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.
Ep 374Baseball is Designed to Break Your Heart
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.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.
Ep 373Bassitt Pitches for Mets Legacy in Game 3
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 outcomes of this decisive game 3 against San Diego.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.
Ep 372Is Game One a Sign of a Scherzer Decline?
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 phase in his career. 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.
Ep 371Time to Have Some Fun
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 title, the potential postseason roster, and what the blueprint will be to beat the Padres in 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.
Ep 370Mets Big 3 Get Swept in Atlanta
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 Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 369The Postseason is in the Air
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 that scenario. 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.
Ep 368Can Jacob deGrom Prove His Worth?
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 opine on why he doesn't want to face the Phillies in the postseason. 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.
Ep 367Postseason Musings
Mike Silva opines on various topics related to winning the division and the postseason. Hear his thoughts on Taijuan Walker vs. Carlos Carrasco, Scherzer vs. deGrom, and whether the Mets are better off playing on the road. This and more on another state of the Mets union 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.
Ep 366What is Success for the 2022 Mets?
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 his vision of what a successful season looks like, the importance of Starling Marte, and some juicy pitching prospects for the Mets in a short postseason series. Listen to Casey on his new podcast "Unfiltered" wherever you listen to your podcasts. 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.
Ep 365The Diaz Difference
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 the ninth inning. Hear Mike talk about the new MLB rules for 2023. 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.
Ep 364The Mets vs. the Historic Run
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 Braves on an historic run. 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.
Ep 363The Extra One Percent
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. 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.
Ep 362Willie Mays and Old Timers' Day Reaction
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 retirement of Willie Mays' number 24. 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.
Ep 361Part 2: Cleon Jones
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 New York Mets. Hear Cleon talk about his early years struggling as a rookie, the turning point of the 1969 season, and how he is working to embrace the history and rebuild Africatown. 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.
Ep 360Part 1: Survive & Advance
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 initial reaction to Brett Baty's debut.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.
Ep 359Is This the Mets Best Chance?
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 first five years of the Steve Cohen era, and why the Tatis Jr. suspension sheds light on the challenges the Lindor contract poses in the coming years. 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.

Ep 358Takin Care of Business
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 Jacob deGrom, the "Componen-Mets" additions, his bullpen worries, and the atmosphere at Citi Field.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.

Ep 357Prospect Hugging, Baseball Inflation, or Steve Cohen Tax?
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: 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.

Ep 356ComponeMets
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 joined by David Bagdade, author of the book "A Year in Mudville," as they discuss the charm of the 1962 Mets and how the team came into existence. 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.

Ep 355Subway Series Recap with Dave Mlicki
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 interview with former Met and winner of the first Subway Series matchup in 1997, Dave Mlicki. He rounds out the show telling you who would be the best DH candidate to acquire at the deadline.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.

Ep 354Mets & Yanks Battle on the Field and for Soto
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 competing for Juan Soto.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.

Ep 353Is Juan Soto on the Horizon?
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 Nationals announced they are open to trading Juan Soto. Are the Mets a match? Mike discusses the complexity with this type of deal and why it probably won’t happen at the deadline.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.

Ep 352Braves New World
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 thoughts on the Mets October baseball blueprint, assessment of the Braves, and how Sandy Alderson's deadline of 2015 can be a blueprint for 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.

Ep 351Atlanta Showdown
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 season. Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution joins the program and discusses what Mets fans might be missing about the Braves. Mike wraps up with why Edwin Diaz is his favorite Mets All-Star selection.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.

Ep 350An Ode to #17
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 locker-room perspective on Keith's impact to the 80s Mets and answer the debate who is better: Mattingly or Hernandez? Mike Silva discusses the great day at Citi Field and what number should be next on the retirement list. 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.

Ep 349The Francisco Alvarez Debate
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 decision is more complicated than many think. Can David Peterson be a sleeper prospect that propels the Mets in the second-half or fetches them what they need? He rounds out the show with another ode to Buck Showalter after his 1,600 win and his review of the Apple TV booth. 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.

Ep 348The Cost of Winning a Championship
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 the next media narrative as Mike discusses the rumblings of deGrom not liking New York. He wraps up the show telling you why the Yankees should not matter even though their fans want you to pay attention to them.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.

Ep 347The New Market Inefficiency - Mets Baseball
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, and where Francisco Lindor stands with all-time Mets shortstops. He also talks baseball movies! What's his favorite all time "bleacher feature?" That and more on this episode. 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.

Ep 346Time to Panic?
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 Bassitt is struggling plus how the MLB Trade Deadline could be challenging with more playoff teams. The show rounds out with talk about potential Mets All-Stars. 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.

Ep 345Hollywood Ending
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 in Los Angeles. 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.

Ep 344California Dreamin'
Mike Silva discusses the Mets perfect Memorial Day weekend homestand, how they stack up against the Dodgers, and remembers the Johan Santana no-hitter ten years ago to the day.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.

Ep 343Time to Push the Gas Pedal on the NL East
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 the NL East. Can they achieve this with a short rotation? Hear his thoughts on that and how Tuesday night’s 13-12 loss was symbolic of how this upcoming stretch can go good or bad. He also dives into contradictory numbers on 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.

Ep 342This is Not a Sky is Falling Team
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 York fans understanding who Francisco Lindor really is and why that shouldn't be a disappointment. 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.

Ep 341How Good is the Mets Offense
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 could be a bat short in the long run. Andrew Marchand of the NY Post said the quiet part out loud regarding the media and Mets managers. Mike dives into the old Mets vs. the media narrative. He wraps up the show with the MLB Bleacher Feature challenge. 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.

Ep 340The Mets vs the NL East Best
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 “dead ball.” He rounds out the show with one last ode to Robinson Cano.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.

Ep 339It Takes A Bullpen to Make History
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 reasons. 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.