A show all about New York Mets baseball. Radio host Mike Silva has been opining about the team for over a decade and gives you his unbiased and passionate opinion of the latest happenings with the team. Mike is the &#34;bridge&#34; between the fans and the mainstream media. Guests include beat writers, journalist, influential bloggers as well as former and current players.

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Kodai Senga is back! Did you forget about him? What a challenging time to incorporate him into the rotation. What if he can&#39;t get it done? What do the Mets do? Hear Mike talk about this and give an exciting announcement about a fun project on the Substack Newsletter. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The Kodai Senga Dilemma

Kodai Senga is back! Did you forget about him? What a challenging time to incorporate him into the rotation. What if he can't get it done? What do the Mets do? Hear Mike talk about this and give an exciting announcement about a fun project on the Substack Newsletter.

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The Mets played down to the Marlins and did a classic &#34;stub your toe&#34; in the baseball sense. Hear Mike&#39;s take on the negative tone set by Pete Alonso and how the Mets are in a unique situation where they have so many players with question marks this late in the season. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Stub Your Toe Weekend

The Mets played down to the Marlins and did a classic "stub your toe" in the baseball sense. Hear Mike's take on the negative tone set by Pete Alonso and how the Mets are in a unique situation where they have so many players with question marks this late in the season.

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Mike Silva discusses Pete Alonso&#39;s season to date and how he and the Mets need each other in the second half for different reasons. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Mike Silva discusses Pete Alonso's season to date and how he and the Mets need each other in the second half for different reasons

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Pete Alonso, All-Star?

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What a wild first half. The Mets went from the abyss to the playoffs. The vibes are great; can it continue? Hear Mike talk about his Citi Field experience and how David Stearns has a decision to make on whether to invest in the 2024 Mets. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

What a wild first half. The Mets went from the abyss to the playoffs. The vibes are great; can it continue? Hear Mike talk about his Citi Field experience and how David Stearns has a decision to make on whether to invest in the 2024 Mets.

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Good Vibes at Citi Field

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Every once in a while, Mike Silva has a big idea at Talkin&#39; Mets. Tonight, it&#39;s trading for Oakland closer to Mason Miller. Can the Mets pull it off? Listen and find out. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Big Idea: Trading for Mason Miller

Every once in a while, Mike Silva has a big idea at Talkin' Mets. Tonight, it's trading for Oakland closer to Mason Miller. Can the Mets pull it off? Listen and find out.

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Edwin Diaz returned from suspension, and everything is right with the Mets. Or is it? Hear Mike Silva talk about how Diaz and the Mets are tied at the hip for the foreseeable future. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Living & Dying w/ Diaz

Edwin Diaz returned from suspension, and everything is right with the Mets. Or is it? Hear Mike Silva talk about how Diaz and the Mets are tied at the hip for the foreseeable future.

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Living & Dying with Diaz

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History tells us that fixing a bullpen midseason isn&#39;t easy. Hear some tales of bullpen trades gone wrong, and Mike gives one wild trade scenario that might bring a couple of old friends back to New York. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

SOS, Save the Mets Bullpen

History tells us that fixing a bullpen midseason isn't easy. Hear some tales of bullpen trades gone wrong, and Mike gives one wild trade scenario that might bring a couple of old friends back to New York.

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Mike Silva reflects on the just-ended month of June and a valuable lesson he learned from the Met&#39;s historic month. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Good Vibes, Bad Bullpen

Mike Silva reflects on the just-ended month of June and a valuable lesson he learned from the Met's historic month.

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Mike Silva puts a cherry on top of the week of remembering Willie Mays by discussing Willie&#39;s iconic career with Jim Hirsch, author of the autobiography &#34;Willie Mays: The Life, The Legend. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Willie Mays: The Life The Legend

Mike Silva puts a cherry on top of the week of remembering Willie Mays by discussing Willie's iconic career with Jim Hirsch, author of the autobiography "Willie Mays: The Life, The Legend.

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Mike Silva discusses the statement made by the Mets on this recent 4-2 road trip to Dallas and Chicago. Also hear his thoughts on the controversial ejection of Edwin Diaz. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Statement Road Trip, Sticky Win

Mike Silva discusses the statement made by the Mets on this recent 4-2 road trip to Dallas and Chicago. Also hear his thoughts on the controversial ejection of Edwin Diaz.

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The Mets are not officially a playoff contender until they hit the .500 mark. That said, Mike Silva talks about how they should look for help from within before dealing prospects for marginal upgrades. One name is knocking on the big league door, which might add an element the offense lacks. Listen and find out! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Help From Within

The Mets are not officially a playoff contender until they hit the .500 mark. That said, Mike Silva talks about how they should look for help from within before dealing prospects for marginal upgrades. One name is knocking on the big league door, which might add an element the offense lacks. Listen and find out!

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The Mets have won 11 of 15 and are surging into the playoff picture. J.D. Martinez and Francisco Lindor lead the offense, while Dedniel Nunez is surprisingly bolstering the bullpen. The real reason for hope? The 100 mph that Edwin Diaz showed during his Friday night’s save against San Diego.  Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

100 mph

The Mets have won 11 of 15 and are surging into the playoff picture. J.D. Martinez and Francisco Lindor lead the offense, while Dedniel Nunez is surprisingly bolstering the bullpen. The real reason for hope? The 100 mph that Edwin Diaz showed during his Friday night’s save against San Diego.

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In the second half of the show, Anthony Wootton from the TransAtlantic Sports Show makes an appearance to talk about covering the London Series. He discusses the growth of the game in the UK and the involvement of the Mets and Phillies from the perspective of a journalist and a father looking to introduce baseball to future fans. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The Impact of the London Series

In the second half of the show, Anthony Wootton from the TransAtlantic Sports Show makes an appearance to talk about covering the London Series. He discusses the growth of the game in the UK and the involvement of the Mets and Phillies from the perspective of a journalist and a father looking to introduce baseball to future fans.

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The Mets continue to captivate the fans. Following a thrilling victory to conclude the London Series, the team has won four out of its last five games. However, it&#39;s uncertain whether this recent success is sustainable. Mike discusses the potential strategies of David Stearns and Steve Cohen leading up to the trade deadline. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Fool's Gold

The Mets continue to captivate the fans. Following a thrilling victory to conclude the London Series, the team has won four out of its last five games. However, it's uncertain whether this recent success is sustainable. Mike discusses the potential strategies of David Stearns and Steve Cohen leading up to the trade deadline.

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Darryl Strawberry had a profound message for the 2024 Mets, David Stearns, and Steve Cohen. Mike Silva contrasts that with J.D. Martinez&#39;s “no pressure” statements after the team meeting earlier in the week. It’s time for the organization to use Strawberry’s challenge as a theme going forward when bringing players into the fold.  Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Darryl Strawberry had a profound message for the 2024 Mets, David Stearns, and Steve Cohen. Mike Silva contrasts that with J.D. Martinez's “no pressure” statements after the team meeting earlier in the week. It’s time for the organization to use Strawberry’s challenge as a theme going forward when bringing players into the fold.

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Strawberry's Message

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Mike Silva looks back on the career of Darryl Strawberry and discusses how the Mets and Straw were never the same after he left as a free agent in 1990. Where is the next great offensive player going to come from? Is it here on the roster?  Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Finding Strawberry

Mike Silva looks back on the career of Darryl Strawberry and discusses how the Mets and Straw were never the same after he left as a free agent in 1990. Where is the next great offensive player going to come from? Is it here on the roster?

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Jorge Lopez flipped out and threw his glove. That is the story the media will tell you to generate content. Mike Silva gives you what Lopez symbolizes, the urgency that David Stearns needs to address the problem, what to clean up, and the real meaning behind what happened with Lopez. Listen to the latest Talkin’ Mets to hear Mike’s State of the Union on Wednesday afternoon’s messy antics at Citi Field.  Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Cleaning up the Mess

Jorge Lopez flipped out and threw his glove. That is the story the media will tell you to generate content. Mike Silva gives you what Lopez symbolizes, the urgency that David Stearns needs to address the problem, what to clean up, and the real meaning behind what happened with Lopez. Listen to the latest Talkin’ Mets to hear Mike’s State of the Union on Wednesday afternoon’s messy antics at Citi Field.

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David Stearns and Steve Cohen have big decisions as the team heads into the trade deadline. With the core players being so below their career norms, it’s time for them to be honest about the next two years, which might not be what they initially thought. Hear Mike’s thoughts on how they need to frame their message and manage fan expectations.  Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The Right Message

David Stearns and Steve Cohen have big decisions as the team heads into the trade deadline. With the core players being so below their career norms, it’s time for them to be honest about the next two years, which might not be what they initially thought. Hear Mike’s thoughts on how they need to frame their message and manage fan expectations.

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Admit it! The fan alter ego still has hope after Omar Narvaez singled to win Sunday’s game against the Giants. Mike talks about the pull between logic and hopeful fandom and why logic might need to win out on the 2024 Mets. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The Last Stand

Admit it! The fan alter ego still has hope after Omar Narvaez singled to win Sunday’s game against the Giants. Mike talks about the pull between logic and hopeful fandom and why logic might need to win out on the 2024 Mets.

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After a week where Edwin Diaz blew three saves and the Mets lost 2 of 3 to the lowly Marlins, Mike Silva questions whether it’s time to move on from the 2022 core and start fresh.Hear his thoughts on Pete Alonso, Edwin Diaz, Francisco Lindor, and Brandon Nimmo. Just like a bad relationship that isn’t working, perhaps it’s time to go separate ways to make life better for both parties.  Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Core Crossroads

After a week where Edwin Diaz blew three saves and the Mets lost 2 of 3 to the lowly Marlins, Mike Silva questions whether it’s time to move on from the 2022 core and start fresh.  

Hear his thoughts on Pete Alonso, Edwin Diaz, Francisco Lindor, and Brandon Nimmo. Just like a bad relationship that isn’t working, perhaps it’s time to go separate ways to make life better for both parties.

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A show about New  York Mets baseball with unbiased and passionate opinion about the latest happenings with the team.

A show all about New York Mets baseball. Radio host Mike Silva has been opining about the team for over a decade and gives you his unbiased and passionate opinion of the latest happenings with the team. Mike is the "bridge" between the fans and the mainstream media. Guests include beat writers, journalist, influential bloggers as well as former and current players.