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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Gear up for the Winter Meetings by listening to Mike Silva ofTalkin’ Mets and Jeffrey Bellone of Mets Fix break down the starting pitchingmarket, bullpen, and offensive upgrades heading into the Winter Meetings. Offer: Get a Deposit Match up to $100 when you sign up on Sleeper!Use Promo Code At Sign-Up: BONUS100Full Disclaimer: Sleeper Picks are available to eligible residents: (1) 18+ and physically present in AK, AR, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IL, KS, KY, MN, NM, NC, ND, OK, OR, RI, SC, SD, TX, UT, VT, VA, WI, and WY; (2) 19 + and physically present in NE; and (3) 21+ and physically present in MA. New customers only. No minimum for deposit bonus. One (1) deposit match per promotion. Restrictions apply and offer subject to change. See terms at https://support.sleeper.com/en/articles/6516011-deposit-match-promotion-terms-of-use. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 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>

Talkin' Hot Stove With Mets Fix

Gear up for the Winter Meetings by listening to Mike Silva of Talkin’ Mets and Jeffrey Bellone of Mets Fix break down the starting pitching market, bullpen, and offensive upgrades heading into the Winter Meetings.

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Since starting the Hot Stove, Mike Silva has focused on free-agent starting pitching. What about the trade market? Hear his thoughts on some of the top targets and the complexities of acquiring each. He also starts to suggest offensive pieces that can help in 2024. Offer: Get a Deposit Match up to $100 when you sign up on Sleeper!Use Promo Code At Sign-Up: BONUS100Full Disclaimer: Sleeper Picks are available to eligible residents: (1) 18+ and physically present in AK, AR, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IL, KS, KY, MN, NM, NC, ND, OK, OR, RI, SC, SD, TX, UT, VT, VA, WI, and WY; (2) 19 + and physically present in NE; and (3) 21+ and physically present in MA. New customers only. No minimum for deposit bonus. One (1) deposit match per promotion. Restrictions apply and offer subject to change. See terms at https://support.sleeper.com/en/articles/6516011-deposit-match-promotion-terms-of-use. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 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>

Trading for Starting Pitching

Since starting the Hot Stove, Mike Silva has focused

on free-agent starting pitching. What about the trade market? Hear his thoughts

on some of the top targets and the complexities of acquiring each

. He also starts to suggest offensive pieces that can help in 2024.

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Want to know about the experience at the Mets Fantasy Camp? Mike Silva is joined by a veteran of the experience who discusses what to expect when you sign up, what Mets luminaries are instructors, and the campers&#39; thoughts on the current team. 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>

Mets Fantasy Camp

Want to know about the experience at the Mets Fantasy Camp? Mike Silva is joined by a veteran of the experience who discusses what to expect when you sign up, what Mets luminaries are instructors, and the campers' thoughts on the current team.

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The Mets and the Yankees are hot for Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The Mets have never competed with the Yanks for a big free agent. Can David Stearns and Steve Cohen sell Yamamoto on why the new era in Flushing is better than the history of the Bronx? 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>

Mets vs. Yanks for Yamamoto

The Mets and the Yankees are hot for Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The Mets have never competed with the Yanks for a big free agent. Can David Stearns and Steve Cohen sell Yamamoto on why the new era in Flushing is better than the history of the Bronx?

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Mike Silva is joined by MLB Reporter Michael Marino to talk about Pete Alonso&#39;s contract extension status, the possibility of a Juan Soto trade, what pitching is realistic for the Mets, and what names fans should expect to see connected to New York in the coming weeks. 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>

Mets Hot Stove Talk

Mike Silva is joined by MLB Reporter Michael Marino to talk about Pete Alonso's contract extension status, the possibility of a Juan Soto trade, what pitching is realistic for the Mets, and what names fans should expect to see connected to New York in the coming weeks.

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Mike Silva recaps David Stearns comments from the GM meetings about the direction he will take this offseason to rebuild the Mets. Mike opines about how all the uncertainty surrounding the organization makes this a difficult task and we might be disappointed if we are expecting sexy hot stove moves. 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>

David Stearns Challenging First Offseason

Mike Silva recaps David Stearns comments from the GM meetings about the direction he will take this offseason to rebuild the Mets. Mike opines about how all the uncertainty surrounding the organization makes this a difficult task and we might be disappointed if we are expecting sexy hot stove moves.

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Mike Silva is joined by long-time writer for MLB.com and MILB,com, Jed Weisberger, as they &#34;look under the hood&#34; and discuss what the Mets are getting with Carlos Mendoza as their manager. 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>

Part 2: Getting to Know Carlos Mendoza

Mike Silva is joined by long-time writer for MLB.com and MILB,com, Jed Weisberger, as they "look under the hood" and discuss what the Mets are getting with Carlos Mendoza as their manager.

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Mike Silva reacts to Craig Counsell turning the Mets down for the Cubs, and his early thoughts on Carlos Mendoza. 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>

Part 1: New York Isn't for Everyone

Mike Silva reacts to Craig Counsell turning the Mets down for the Cubs, and his early thoughts on Carlos Mendoza.

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How should the Mets approach their starting rotation in 2024? Mike gives you his thoughts and who the top free agent targets should be. 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>

Part 2: Building the 2024 Mets Rotation

How should the Mets approach their starting rotation in 2024? Mike gives you his thoughts and who the top free agent targets should be.

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Mike Silva talks about the latest in the Mets managerial search and wonders if the Texas Rangers give them a blueprint about how to win in 2024. 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>

Part 1: Can the Mets Have a Quick Turnaround?

Mike Silva talks about the latest in the Mets managerial search and wonders if the Texas Rangers give them a blueprint about how to win in 2024.

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Tommy Pham continues to say the Mets don&#39;t work hard. Is this accurate or perhaps more an indictment of how the game is coached in modern baseball? 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>

Part 2: The Tommy Pham Controversy

Tommy Pham continues to say the Mets don't work hard. Is this accurate or perhaps more an indictment of how the game is coached in modern baseball?

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Mike Silva looks at the latest news regarding Craig Counsell and where the Mets are at in recruiting him as their next manager. 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>

Part 1: Craig Counsell or Bust

Mike Silva looks at the latest news regarding Craig Counsell and where the Mets are at in recruiting him as their next manager.

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What is Billy Eppler&#39;s Legacy and how is he connected to Hubie Brooks and R.A. Dickey? Listen to Mike and find out. Hear his thoughts on Zack Wheeler, the RSN bubble, and get his big announcement. 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>

Part 2: Billy Eppler's Legacy

What is Billy Eppler's Legacy and how is he connected to Hubie Brooks and R.A. Dickey? Listen to Mike and find out. Hear his thoughts on Zack Wheeler, the RSN bubble, and get his big announcement.

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There aren&#39;t any leaks from the Mets front office, but the signs all point to Craig Counsell being the &#34;apple&#34; of their eye. Is everyone else just a distant Plan B? 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>

Part 1: Is Craig Counsell Inevitable?

There aren't any leaks from the Mets front office, but the signs all point to Craig Counsell being the "apple" of their eye. Is everyone else just a distant Plan B?

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Mike Silva is joined by guest co-host Steve Keane as they riff on things Mets past and present. 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>

Part 2: Mets Smorgasbord

Mike Silva is joined by guest co-host  Steve Keane as they riff on things Mets past and present.

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Mike Silva discusses why Carlos Beltran&#39;s managerial candidacy should be reexamined. Also hear his thoughts on the current MLB playoff format and whether it should be changed. 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>

Part1: The Beltran Factor

Mike Silva discusses why Carlos Beltran's managerial candidacy should be reexamined. Also hear his thoughts on the current MLB playoff format and whether it should be changed.

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Part 1: The Beltran Factor

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Jim Allen of the Japan Baseball Weekly Podcast joins me to discuss who we should look for the Mets to recruit from Japan this offseason. 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>

Part 2: The Mets and the Far East

Jim Allen of the Japan Baseball Weekly Podcast joins me to discuss who we should look for the Mets to recruit from Japan this offseason.

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Mike Silva discusses the resignation of Billy Eppler and how MLB is sending Steve Cohen a &#34;message&#34; with their investigation into the phantom IL. 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>

Part 1: The Flushing Zoo

Mike Silva discusses the resignation of Billy Eppler and how MLB is sending Steve Cohen a "message" with their investigation into the phantom IL.

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Mike Silva discusses the David Stearns press conference, initial reactions, what we learned, and what is next with hiring a manager.  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 Mets Hire the Smartest Guy in the Room

Mike Silva discusses the David Stearns press conference, initial reactions, what we learned, and what is next with hiring a manager.

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Mike discusses what he&#39;s learned about the Mets since August 1st and whether any of it can lead to better days in 2024. Hear his thoughts on milestones and whether the new rules have watered down historic benchmarks. Daniel Murphy was in town and he can teach David Stearns a Mets history lesson. 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>

Full Show: Closing Day Brings a New Era

Mike discusses what he's learned about the Mets since August 1st and whether any of it can lead to better days in 2024. Hear his thoughts on milestones and whether the new rules have watered down historic benchmarks. Daniel Murphy was in town and he can teach David Stearns a Mets history lesson.

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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.