Mike Silva talks Mets HOF inductees Howard Johnson, Al Leiter, Gary Cohen, and Howie Rose. Fast forwarding to today’s news, hear his thoughts on the Mets lineup and Max Scherzer’s criticism of the pitch clock. 

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Who are the 2023 Mets? Consistently inconsistent says Mike Silva. Hear his thoughts on Fangraphs saying that Pete Alonso is the best home run hitter ever, and what about replay annoys him! All this and more on this Memorial Day episode

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Did the Baby Mets and Pete Alonso's home run barrage wake up the Mets? What can the Mets learn from the Rays? Should Mets fans "hate" Francisco Lindor? All this and more on the latest edition of Talkin Mets.

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Mike Silva talks about the back of the baseball card and why it’s really the only reason to hope that the 2023 Mets will turn things around.

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Mets fans are angry with the team's under .500 start. Instead of being angry and looking for a scapegoat, Mike Silva discusses how this season can still be productive regardless of whether the Mets make the playoffs. Mike looks back at Matt Harvey and gives you a memory that no one else is probably talking about.

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Mike Silva discusses how fans might have to deal with some pain as the Mets play the "long game" with this veteran club. Hear why the offense resembles an NBA team and how Baty/Alvarez might change that. He rounds out this state of the union about why the Detroit series is important.

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The Mets are off to a nice start after playing 17 of 23 on the road. With one of the worst starting pitching results in baseball can this last? Hear Mike Silva tell you who we will "get to know" over the next couple of weeks. Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated gives his take from the clubhouse. Mike rounds out the show addressing the roster crunch that will prevent Mark Vientos or Ronny Mauricio from being called up.

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Mike Silva discusses the role of the media and fans in the Brett Baty callup and underlying pitching numbers that concern him in the early season. Kirk McKnight, author of the book "Voices of Baseball", discusses his book and how the new rules are impacting broadcasting and the ballpark experience.

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Ten days into the 2023 season and the fans and media are focused on Francisco Alvarez's at-bats, but the real issue is being ignored: the lousy starting pitching. Baseball historian and author Lee Lowenfish joins the show to talk about his latest book "Baseball's Endangered Species: Inside the Craft of Scouting by Those that Lived It."

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Mike Silva talks about his first impressions of the 2023 Mets after their weekend series against the Miami Marlins. Mark Rosenman of "Kiners Korner" joins the show to discuss his new Mets digital platform and how long before we see some of their top prospects in the majors.

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Mike Silva is joined by Will Sammon of The Athletic to preview the 2023 Mets. Hear their thoughts on the demotion of Bret Baty and Mark Vientos, the new additions to the club, and how they think the '23 Mets will fare.

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Mike Silva compares David Peterson and Tylor Megill as he discusses who is a better fit for the rotation long-term. Is Tim Locastro a real option for the roster? Mike talks about an elite component of his game. He rounds out the show picking up the pieces on a post-Edwin Diaz bullpen.

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Mike Silva reacts to Edwin Diaz being lost for the season, the impact, and thoughts on the culpability of the WBC.

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Mike Silva discusses David Peterson and the ripple effect the Jose Quintana injury has this spring on the rotation and bullpen decisions. Is Darin Ruf playing his way off the roster? We discuss. The show is rounded out with discussions on the importance of Starling Marte, Jeremy Hefner’s impact, and the WBC. 

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Mike Silva reacts to Kodai Senga's spring debut. Hear his thoughts on which one of the "kids" has the best shot of making the Opening Day roster. The bullpen competition is becoming clearer, hear who he thinks has the inside track. Finally, he rounds out the show by telling you how the Mets can benefit from the success of other New York sports teams.

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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 started off with a bang. He tells you why it will be hard for the Mets #2 prospect to make the team. Is the Steve Cohen factor treating players as people? Finally, did Pete Alonso admit the "yoke" is a thing around this team? Mike has the proof and will round out the show with this and more.

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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 get more offense because of one veteran improving this year? Mike discusses this and more. Hear him round out the show with a Tim McCarver conversation and some great mailbag commentary!

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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.

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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 starts to build the 2023 Mets bullpen. That and more on today's show!

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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 on Jeff McNeil's new contract, the constant talk of Shohei Ohtani, and some recent mailbag questions!

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