Best Talkin Mets With Mike Silva Podcasts (2025)

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Acceptance 37:09

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2h ago37:09

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Another poor road trip ends, and the Mets now face old friend Jacob deGrom tonight at Citi Field. Mike Silva hosts a rare Friday show and discusses how this season is likely to be a disappointment, regardless of whether the team makes the playoffs or not. Hear his thoughts on the disappointing road trip and the state of the team in this latest edit…

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Remembering Davey Johnson 55:28

1d ago55:28

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In the second half of the show, author Erik Sherman joins Mike to remember the career and life of the late Mets manager Davey Johnson. Erik authored Johnson’s autobiography, and during the conversation brings to life the man that Mets fans saw lead them to their last World Championship.By Talkin Mets with Mike Silva

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Kids Weekend 28:24

4d ago28:24

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Hunter Greene showed the Mets today what they are missing in their rotation, but Jonah Tong and Brandon Sproat gave hope. Despite not having their best stuff, the kids showed how they can still be competitive and give the team a chance to win. Are you listening, Kodai Senga? Should we be surprised the Mets are on pace for 86 wins? Maybe this was a …

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Pitching Problems 38:54

8d ago38:54

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Listen to the latest edition of the Talkin’ Mets podcast, where Mike Silva preps you for the big weekend in Cincinnati. Mike laments how the current pitching staff resembles the 2007 team that collapsed down the stretch and how teams that lack starters who give length and bullpen depth usually aren’t built for getting to October. Can the Mets survi…

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Ace What Ace? 34:55

8d ago34:55

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In an uncharacteristic emotional show, Mike Silva bemoans how the Mets veteran starters ruined a week of good vibes. It’s time to admit that Kodai Senga is not an ace and stop building the rotation around him. It is also apparent that the team won’t take the next step unless the kids from Syracuse become who they are projected to be.…

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A Bold Move Ahead? 57:49

15d ago57:49

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Mike Silva discusses the disappointing road trip to D.C. and Atlanta and dreams of the possibility of a “bold September” where David Stearns steps out of his conservative character and throws Jonah Tong, Brandon Sproat, and maybe Dylan Ross into the “deep end” of the MLB playoff race. In the second half of the show, Mike expands on the conversation…

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A Cowboy Gives Hope 52:52

23d ago52:52

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This week’s Talkin’ Mets drops a little earlier before the Mets and Mariners play in the MLB Little League Classic in Williamsport, PA. Hear Mike react to Nolan McLean’s debut and how his performance was more than just one win; it was a symbol of hope for this year and beyond. The next wave of young pitchers is just helpful to making the playoffs; …

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Managing Expectations 52:00

1M ago52:00

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The Mets were swept away in Milwaukee, but are still in a playoff spot. Even though everyone expected a breakthrough this year, were there signs from the start that the Mets were a similar mid-eighties win team like the ‘24 version? Mike also talks about a concerning trend with the core players, and why last night’s promotions of Carson Benge, Jett…

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Staring into the Abyss 48:16

1M ago48:16

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Just a week after the joy of the trade deadline, the Mets and their fans are staring into the abyss. Is a collapse in full force? Why is this team struggling, and whom can everyone blame? Hear Mike talk about the team’s struggles heading into a tough weekend series against Milwaukee. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o2?am_id=podcast2025…

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Start-ing to Worry 1:14:22

1M ago1:14:22

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Just when the Mets solved their bullpen, the starting rotation has faded. Is there help on the way in the form of top pitching prospects, or should David Stearns stay the course with his five-inning rotation? There is precedent for the Mets winning without much starting pitching, and Mike goes into the vault for a history lesson that may be the ans…

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Going for It 40:21

1M ago40:21

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The business of baseball is put away until the hot stove as the focus turns to the Mets getting the job done on the field. As the team enters the third and final phase of the regular season, did they do enough to supplement their roster? Are the Mets chances of being a playoff team better today than a week ago? What did we learn from the league’s b…

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Super Bullpen 33:29

2M ago33:29

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Within a few hours, the Mets bullpen went from porous to potentially the best in team history. Did the Mets give up too much for Ryan Helsley and Tyler Rogers? Why is David Stearns comfortable with overpaying? Are the Mets thinking they have a small window with their stars and want to “go for it” this year? All this and more on a rare Talkin’ Mets …

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Playoff Primer 1:02:18

2M ago1:02:18

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The Mets swept the Giants and, in the process, showed you what they need to do to win in the postseason. Vientos for Robert Jr.? Yes, Mike would do that deal. What about the bullpen? Gregory Soto stabilized the chaos, but more is needed. What is a realistic deal the Mets can make? Mike turns to St. Louis for a big bullpen arm and some help from old…

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Misinformation Season 46:37

2M ago46:37

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The Mets head West for a critical six-game road trip. Hear Mike give his take on the state of the Mets in the standings and what is an acceptable performance on the left coast. Tons of rumors are making the rounds daily. This leads to mismanaged expectations and fan frustration. Hear how Mike thinks you should manage the deadline and why David Stea…

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Number 5 David Wright 52:24

2M ago52:24

52:24

In the second half of the show, Mike is joined by OG Mets Blogger Greg Prince of Faith & Fear in Flushing. Greg talks about his experience watching David Wright’s number retirement ceremony, and the guys reminisce about their favorite highlights from his career. They round out the segment about “who is next” to go up on the Citi Field wall. Adverti…

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Investing in the 2025 Mets 30:12

2M ago30:12

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Juan Soto’s legs saved the day on Sunday, but the concerns about the 2025 Mets continued the weekend after the All-Star break. Mike Silva discusses how he would be “careful” to trade any top prospect for a team that has so many holes to fill. Should the Mets ride out Mark Vientos, Francisco Alvarez, Brett Baty, Ronny Mauricio, and Luisangel Acuna? …

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Are the Mets a Playoff Team 56:06

2M ago56:06

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The ceremonial first half is over, and the Mets can take a breath before they start their drive to the postseason. Will there be a postseason in Queens this year? Mike Silva explains why, as currently constituted, this team is not a playoff contender and discusses the challenges David Stearns faces in the next couple of weeks leading up to the trad…

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Silver Lining Slump 1:05:02

2M ago1:05:02

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The Mets righted the ship this week, highlighted by winning the Citi Field edition of the Subway Series. Was the timing of the Mets slump fortuitous and somewhat necessary to help David Stearns maximize his deadline acquisitions? Mike throws out a wild pitching plan to help Stearns navigate a shaky bridge to Edwin Diaz. Are the media to blame for t…

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June Swoon 51:19

3M ago51:19

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The Mets were wiped out in Pittsburgh, and the fans smell blood. Are the solutions team meetings, firing coaches, or rushing a top prospect to the big leagues? Hear Mike talk about the failures of the roster, the tough decisions that David Stearns has to make leading up to the trade deadline, and why it may not be easy to improve the areas of the r…

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Net Negative 1:28:17

3M ago1:28:17

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Francisco Alvarez was sent down before Sunday night’s finale. Are more of the “Baby Mets” heading to Syracuse? Independent prospect guru Ernest Dove joins Mike Silva as they discuss the performances of Francisco Alvarez, Brett Baty, Ronny Mauricio, and Luisangel Acuna. The guys also debate development, and Ernest gives us some prospect names to sta…

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Pitching Regression 44:31

3M ago44:31

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Kodai Senga is injured, Clay Holmes needs a pitch count limit, and Tylor Megill and Griffin Canning are proving to be backend of the rotation starters. Is David Peterson the only arm left that can be trusted in this rotation? Mike Silva discusses a bold idea to help the bullpen and offers his solution to the inevitable rotation regression woes. Hea…

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Rocky Mountain High 52:31

3M ago52:31

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Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated joins Mike Silva as they discuss the surging Mets after the weekend sweep of the historically bad Rockies in Denver. Hear their thoughts about Francisco Lindor potentially being named Captain, Pete Alonso making his way up the Mets leaderboard, and how the pitching seems sustainable after performing at a high level…

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October Preview 38:15

3M ago38:15

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The Mets split a series from the Dodgers and took four of seven during the last two weeks. What does this say about their October changes against the World Champs? Listen to Mike’s reaction and hear his thoughts on what the keys are to repeating this success in the postseason. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…

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Taking Care of Business 33:57

3M ago33:57

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The Mets were boring this week as they “took care of business” against the dregs of the sport. As we start the month of June, Mike looks at the young players he will be watching this coming month, discusses how most of the upgrades to the club are from within, and does an early review of the trade deadline market. Hint: It might not be as robust as…

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Who Are the 2025 Mets? 1:06:38

4M ago1:06:38

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It’s the time of the year again, when we move on from the “getting to know” portion of the season to being honest about who the 2025 Mets are and their potential. Mike discusses the strength of the starting pitching, the importance of Edwin Diaz finding his old self, and the exciting core offensive players. Are there concerns? There are a few, and …

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Top Mets Pitching Prospects 41:13

4M ago41:13

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Back on May 11th, Talkin’ Mets contributor David Mills and I recapped the organization’s top positional prospects on the show as only we do. Today you will hear Part 2. It’s perfect timing as we all have a day off to prepare for the Mets before a big holiday weekend series against the Dodgers. To increase your enjoyment of the spot, please read Dav…

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Subway Series Learnings 40:34

4M ago40:34

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Round one of the Subway Series is over. The Mets treated it like another three games, but it’s much more. Mike talks about how Juan Soto has changed the narrative around the game, and the fans, media, and the rest of baseball don’t like it. The balance of power has been upset, and now he and the Mets either have to embrace it or suffer the conseque…

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Soto and the Subway Series 31:39

4M ago31:39

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Prep for a big sports weekend at Yankee Stadium and Madison Square Garden with Mike Silva and Talkin’ Mets. Hear Mike talk about how we should enjoy special nights like Friday when big games are being played for local sports teams. Will Juan Soto bring the juice back to the Subway Series? Mike believes this weekend could be an early turning point i…

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Learning from PCA 1:17:15

4M ago1:17:15

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Pete Crow-Armstrong didn’t dominate the Mets this weekend, but he gave the fans and front office a taste of “what could have been” with his elite defense, baserunning, and power in centerfield. There is no use crying over spilled milk, but David Stearns might have a similar challenge at the trade deadline, where he trades a potential future star in…

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Starting Pitching Sustainability 45:26

4M ago45:26

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During Sunday's doubleheader, the Mets were BABIP to death; chalk it up to “that’s baseball.” A month into the season, the starting pitching has been historically good, but has not provided length. Can this continue? Is this a new market inefficiency that David Stearns has discovered? Mike Silva looks at the rotation and whether this model is susta…

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Spring Cleaning 45:53

5M ago45:53

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The Mets are 19-9 and rolling. All is well, right? Wrong. The losses to the Nationals this weekend revealed a soft underbelly to the club. Are they a sloppy defensive team? Can they start to hit power pitching? What about the overuse of the bullpen? Everyone is worried about the offense, but it’s the strength of the team - the pitching - that has M…

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Home Perfection 35:15

5M ago35:15

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A special mid-week edition of the Talkin’ Mets podcast features Mike Silva recapping the Mets 7-0 homestand and hot start with Andrew Tredinnick of the Record. The guys discuss the good vibes around Carlos Mendoza’s club, Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso’s hot start, the sustainability of the starting pitching, and get Andrew’s take on the Juan Sot…

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The Citi Field Advantage 45:51

5M ago45:51

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The Mets swept the Cardinals for the first time since 1986. Francisco Lindor led the way with the help of top-notch starting pitching. But the third star this weekend didn’t put on a uniform; it was you, the fans, who added to the success. A packed Citi Field not only supported the surging Mets but also surprised everyone by giving Juan Soto a stan…

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First Place Problems 54:00

5M ago54:00

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The Mets are on a 108-win pace, but many facets of the club are not working properly. The offense hasn’t clicked yet, the starters don’t go very long, and Edwin Diaz is a mess. Why is there a contingent of unfulfilled fans? Mike discusses what concerns are real and which ones are just small sample outliers. Regardless, complaining about a club with…

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Small Sample Size Overreaction 56:05

5M ago56:05

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The Mets have won six of nine, and despite it being way too early, this is the first chance to react to some of the first-week trends we have seen. What are some of the areas that have surprised us? What is working? Is Pete Alonso’s 150+ RBI pace sustainable? Is Juan Soto a bust? What about the starting pitching? Has the clock struck midnight for B…

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First Impressions of the 2025 Mets 43:35

6M ago43:35

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Time to panic? The Mets lost two of three to the Astros, but Mike Silva believes there were a lot of positives about the weekend. Hear his thoughts on the excellent debuts of Tylor Megill and Griffin Canning, the team’s surprising defensive performances, and whether the offensive doldrums are concerning. Mike takes one last look at the players who …

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What to Watch in 2025 54:10

6M ago54:10

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As we wrap up Spring Training, Mike Silva discusses players and situations to watch in 2025. Do the Mets have enough starting pitching? Are Brett Baty, Max Kranick, Griffin Canning, and Tylor Megill for real? What are key members of the roster set to break out? Who can make this team better? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…

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Time for the System to Breakout 38:07

6M ago38:07

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We all are ready for spring training to end, but MLB gave us a rare treat for this time of the year with the Mets-Nationals Spring Breakout game. Jonah Tong, Ryan Clifford, and Carson Benge teased what they could be, but the real question is what the Mets system will produce in 2025 and beyond. Still ranked outside the Top-10 in the game, is David …

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Spring State of the Union 1:04:43

6M ago1:04:43

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As we enter the “dog days” of spring training, it’s a great time to do a Mets State of the Union. Andrew Tredinnick of The Record joins Mike Silva to discuss the Francisco Alvarez injury, Brett Baty's emergence, Juan Soto’s acclimation to the team, and the positive culture that has been promoted. Mike also rounds out the show with thoughts on who s…

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Dare to Dream 56:19

7M ago56:19

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The Mets have lost key members of their starting rotation this spring, but have the performances of the top prospects and some lesser-known names changed the perception of how competitive this group can be? Listen to Mike’s thoughts on who is impressing in camp and his early prediction on what thirteen arms will come north with the club. Brett Baty…

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Why Don't the Fans Show Up to Citi Field? 40:53

7M ago40:53

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Did Steve Cohen call out Mets fans for their lack of support? After his comments about Citi Field attendance, many on social media defended their decision to stay away from the ballpark. The debate is nuanced, and there are multiple reasons why the team is in the bottom half of the league in attendance. Mike revisits an old topic discussed on the s…

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Clay Holmes Dazzling Grapefruit Debut 28:56

7M ago28:56

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Mike Silva starts the show tonight by discussing the Mets starting rotation. Down about the Frankie Montas injury? Clay Holmes not only dazzled in his Grapefruit League debut but gave you reason to believe he might be better than just a middle-of-the-rotation filler. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…

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The Boys Are Back 49:06

7M ago49:06

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The boys are back in Port St. Lucie. Mike Silva kicks off spring training with the theme of the 2025 Mets. Hear why this season might be one of the most important in team history. Positional battles, you say? There aren’t as many as you think. Options are a front office best friend but not a player. Hear who he thinks might make the club and why. M…

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A Convenient Marriage 39:22

7M ago39:22

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Mike Silva reacts to the news that Pete Alonso is returning to the Mets on a two-year deal. He explains why this marriage always made sense, how the offense is better for the reunion, and where this group stands with other great offensive teams in Mets history. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…

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OMG What's Left of the Mets Hot Stove? 53:17

7M ago53:17

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With the offseason ending and the Super Bowl in our sights, is there anything left to the Mets hot stove? Mike Silva talks about how impactful Pete Alonso’s potential return will be to the Mets offense using Talkin’ Mets “fun with numbers” and various projection systems. Despite popular opinion, Nick Madrigal didn’t end Jose Iglesias' tenure in New…

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For the Good of the Game 1:16:48

8M ago1:16:48

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In the second half, Mike discusses a recent piece by contributor David Mills on “Beyond the Mic.” Are the Dodgers good for the game? Are we headed for baseball armageddon in 2026? Should Rob Manfred step in and stop the stacked deck in Los Angeles? Hear this and more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…

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Boras vs. Cohen 34:52

8M ago34:52

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Mike Silva discusses what we learned from Steve Cohen’s comments during Amazin’ Day. Are Pete Alonso and Scott Boras being reasonable? Are we getting good information from the rumor mill? Are the fans listening to what type of process David Stearns will employ with roster-building? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…

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Wright, Wagner, Beltran and the HOF 54:14

8M ago54:14

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Listen to the annual Talkin' Mets Hall-of-Fame show and the special connection this year has to the 2006-2008 Mets. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Talkin Mets with Mike Silva

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Mets New World Order 50:30

8M ago50:30

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Now that it appears that Pete Alonso and the Mets are headed for a divorce, is there any doubt that David Stearns is in charge? Listen to Mike Silva talk about how Stearns runs the team Mets fans now get what they clamored for while the Wilpons own the team. Why are they not happy? Is there still hope for a Mets and Alonso reunion? Why does this di…

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Time to Move On? 38:04

8M ago38:04

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Mike Silva weighs in on the reports that the Mets and Pete Alonso are still at an impasse in contract negotiation. The Mets must now set a deadline for Alonso and Boras and accept the consequences of putting their chips at the center of the table. Mike also addresses the rumors about a pivot to Vlad Guerrero Jr., which, as enticing as this may soun…