Talkin' Mets

Mike Silva recaps the Mets just completed road trip and Wednesday afternoon donnybrook in St. Louis. Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated’s "Inside the Mets" joins him to discuss that, Robinson Cano's future, and why the baseball is do damn slick.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 Tylor Megill's fast start and how both he and David Peterson might be the biggest stories during the Mets fast start. 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 taking 3 of 4 from the Giants in the team's first "test series" of the 2022 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.

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 and Me" lifts the curtain and gives us a look at Seaver off-the-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.

Mike Silva dissects Buck Showalter's bullpen management after the Mets 5-2 road trip to Washington DC and Philadelphia. 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 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.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 is joined by Mark Healey of Gotham Baseball. They preview the 2022 Mets by sharing opening day memories, telling you what storylines they see emerging, and who will surprise and disappoint 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.

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 Dom Smith-Chris Paddack blockbuster deal. What are the Mets best lineups and how many runs will they score? Another fun-with-numbers Talkin Mets segment. 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 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 opening day roster, the good vibes in Mets camp, whether Michael Conforto should still be considered as a free agent, and reaction to Jacob deGrom’s return to the mound.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, Braves, and Phillies made huge moves this week. Did they leave the Mets in the dust? Mike Silva discusses that, deGrom’s opt-out, spring sleepers, and a potential off-the-field thunderbolt that can be a problem for the 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.

Mike Silva talks about the Mets acquisition of Oakland pitcher Chris Bassitt, the importance of Francisco Lindor getting off to a hot start, Max Scherzer's clubhouse presence, and reaction to the new schedule MLB announced for the 2023 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.

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. 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 real possibility about the 2022 MLB season not happening. Hear his thoughts on expanded playoffs, the current labor negotiations, and why this might not heal as quickly as 1994. 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 possibility of the 2022 season being delayed due to the lockout and the resolve of the MLBPA in the negotiations. Former Met Steve Trachsel stops by to remember his career in Flushing. Hear his memories about throwing two 1-hitters, the 2001 season, and his deliberate style of pitching. 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 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 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 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 what minor league depth pieces can help the Mets 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.

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? Listen to Mike use "Talkin Mets Analytics" to determine if this team stacks up against the elite in the National League. 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 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: 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 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 chances, comparisons to Don Mattingly, and the organization’s new philosophy of embracing their history. Mike gives his take on how the front office and coaching staff has developed during the lockout. 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 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 Tom Seaver spending his whole career in New York change things? What if Kevin Mitchell stayed in New York? Would Ray Knight have mattered in 1987? A successful Generation K and A-Rod in Blue and Orange are all on the table with this Mets history 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.

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 Silva tell you why Keith Hernandez and John Olerud should eventually be inducted. Mike also gives you a listen to an old interview from the "vault" he conducted with Gil Hodges widow, Mrs. Joan Hodges.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 Mike Silva discuss Gil Hodges career and service to his country with the Producer of the Gil Hodges Film, Kevin O’Malley.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 Buck Showalter press conference, worries about the rumors of the Mets trading Jeff McNeil off a bad season, and wonders if there is another big bat in the future post-lockout. 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 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 "back up the prospect truck" for Reds ace Luis Castillo. He rounds out the show with some Brandon Nimmo love, 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 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 dangerous for Billy Eppler to choose anyone else. He rounds out the show talking about how Kevin Gausman turning down the Mets puts them in a tough spot to improve the starting pitching post-lockout. 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 Mets roster, Buck Showalter as the next manager, and his thoughts on Gil Hodges and the Veterans Committee Hall-of-Fame vote. 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 signing of Max Scherzer. 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.

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 pitching, and what would their one Mets wish be if a genie gave them the opportunity to rewrite 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.

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 them go in the starting pitching market. 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 Billy Eppler's press conference, Noah Syndergaard’s departure, and the free agent starting pitching market. Jeff Fletcher, Angels beat reporter for the OC Register, joins him to give his take on Eppler’s tenure out in Anaheim.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.

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 regardless of who their general managers turns out to be. Also hear his thoughts on what kind off players the Mets will target this offseason.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 Chili Davis’ comments about the Mets use of analytics and the qualifying offers to Michael Conforto and Noah Syndergaard. Rich Mancuso from NY Sports Day offers inside information about how Sandy Alderson is holding the Mets back in the general manager search and why the Mets organization is on the wrong track.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 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 of how the search is going, gives you what candidate he is currently impressed with, and which one’s he isn’t.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 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 Worst Team in Sports,” as they discuss the recent turn of events with the Mets front office search. The guys debate whether the lack of information is a bad sign, what the Mets can learn from the current playoff teams, and their thoughts on some of the more recent candidates mentioned by the media. 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 tries something different and is joined by a co-host. “Optimistic Mets fan” and owner of the new Islanders newsletter “Isles Fix” Joe Buono discusses with Mike who the Mets should hire as their new President of Baseball Operations now that Billy Beane, Theo Epstein, and David Sterns are not an option.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 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 of his favorite moments, what was left on the cutting room floor, and some of the fun post-documentary items that Mets fans can look forward to. 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 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 in his President of Baseball Operations and field manager. 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 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 the pieces” after a lost Mets season. Hear Mike discuss why Sandy Alderson might not be able to sell the Mets despite Steve Cohen, the temptation of Javier Baez, and how they should approach Noah Syndergaard, Marcus Stroman, and Michael Conforto in free agency.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 new partnership with Minute Media and the syndication of the Talkin' Mets podcast with the Rising Apple Fansided Mets site. 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 is joined by Erik Sherman, author of the book "Kings of Queens", to review the ESPN 30-for-30 1986 Mets documentary "Once Upon A Time in Queens."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 talks about Francisco Lindor’s big weekend against the Yankees. Hear his thoughts on the criticism of Luis Rojas and Edwin Diaz. Mike goes back into the “vault” to replay interviews from 1240 AM WGBB 9-11 show with former Braves reliever Steve Karsay, CJ Nitkowski, and the late John Amirante.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 is joined by Keith Raad, Brooklyn Cyclones play-by-play announcer, as they discuss top prospects Francisco Alvarez, Brett Baty, Ronny Mauricio, and others!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 breaks down the "thumbs down" controversy with Javier Baez and Francisco Lindor. Hear Mike's take on how the players, fans, and media all bear some responsibility as to what happened.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 talks about attending Jerry Koosman night at Citi Field and addresses Javier Baez' comment on the fans booing. Hear him and long-time Mets fan Steve Keane, formerly of the popular blog Kranepool Society, talk about Koosman, the Mets Hall-of-Fame, potential future candidates, and Mets history. A show you won’t want to miss!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 Mets just completed West Coast trip disaster, Steve Cohen’s tweets, Marcus Stroman’s value to the team, and what the rumored blockbuster with the Cubs means 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 want to be the "East Coast Dodgers" but we saw this weekend how far off they are in that mission. What should we take away from the weekend and what is next? Hear Mike Silva's thoughts on this latest 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.

Hear Mike Silva react to the Mets disastrous road trip and sweep at the hand of the Phillies.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 made a splash at the trade deadline by acquiring Javier Baez. Is it enough? Mike Silva discusses the Mets deadline, the keys to their upcoming schedule, and their decision to not sign first-round pick Kumar Rocker.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 a huge weekend series against the Toronto Blue Jays as the sons of some 90s All-Stars made their appearance. Hear his thoughts on Edwin Diaz’s rebound, the trade deadline, black jerseys,and the upcoming Mets Hall-of-Fame inductees.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 survived it all with their road trip through Pittsburgh and Cincinnati. Blown saves, injuries, and extra inning drama did not kill the season. Hear Mike Silva talk about where this team is at after their post All-Star game road trip, the burgeoning offense, and what nuggets GM Zack Scott gave us about the team’s trade deadline plans.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.