Talkin Mets with Mike Silva

With the Hot Stove producing very little “heat” the last couple of weeks, the Talkin’ Mets podcast takes a break from the current reality and looks back at a Mets season and team that’s often forgotten: 1973 Len Ferman of the website The Sports Time Traveler talks about his book “1973: You’ve Gota To Believe” as he followed the ‘73 Mets daily through the newspaper archive. Hear Mike and Len remember the great Willie Mays final season, Rusty Staub’s impact on the club, Tom Seaver’s historic season, beating the Big Red Machine, and the near misses against Oakland in the World Series. Did Yogi Berra make a mistake starting Seaver on short rest? Why didn’t he use George Stone? All this is discussed on the latest Talkin’ Mets look back on Mets history. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The latest Talkin’ Mets podcast focuses on the pursuit of Pete Alonso. Mike Silva discusses the rumors of the Mets looking at a corner outfield bat and how it plays into the Alonso discussion. What about Alex Bregman? Is he an acceptable alternative to the Polar Bear? Is Anthony Santander even in play? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The latest Talkin’ Mets Podcast reacts to the signing of Sean Manaea. The Mets inked him to a solid 3-year/$75-million dollar deal, but can he lead a rotation that has as many questions as answers? Hear Mike talk about that and announce his 2024 Talkin’ Mets “Person of the Year” Nominees. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On today’s show, Mike discusses the market for Pete Alonso and how Alex Bregman might be the only viable big bat option if the Mets fail to sign the “Polar Bear.” Listen to how he compares the two, the emotional connection to Alonso, and where he believes the market will end up. Mike also discusses the slow pace of the MLB Hot Stove, discusses a solution to the “transaction congestion,” and opines on the “Golden At-Bat” rule proposition. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Talkin’ Mets put a final bow on the “winter of Soto” by discussing the introduction of Juan Soto at Citi Field. Hear Mike's thoughts on the media reaction to the deal, Yankees fans, and a reminder of how good Soto is with some “fun with numbers.” What’s next? Well, they need pitching, and Mike goes into how he believes the starting pitching market will develop for David Stearns. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Mets signed Juan Soto to a record-breaking deal. Hear Mike Silva react to the news. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

During the show's second half, Mike discusses a world where the Mets do not land Soto. What is Plan B? Names such as Anthony Santander, Pete Alonso, Alex Bregman, Willy Adames, and even Carlos Correa are discussed. What about the pitching? Hear his thoughts on an acceptable contract for Corbin Burnes and a “quantity” pitching plan. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Unconfirmed rumors circulated during the Thanksgiving holiday about the Red Sox closing in on a deal with Juan Soto. Mike explains why Boston has always been a threat and why he thinks there might be truth to all the Boston and Soto buzz. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It’s been all Juan Soto talk all the time, but there is more to building a team than stars. Winning baseball requires depth and a farm system, so it’s time for the Talkin’ Mets resident prospect guru Ernie Dove to join the show. Ernie covers the St. Lucie Mets and is clued into more than just the numbers regarding the farm system. Hear Mike and Ernie talk about the Mets decision to leave Mike Vasil and Dom Hamel unprotected, prospects that Ernie thinks are untouchable, and how the new Stearns front office evaluates talent. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the second hour, Jim Allen of the Japan Baseball Weekly Podcast discusses Roki Sasaki, what to expect from his MLB transition, the changing culture of NPB, and other names to look out for this hot stove season. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Steve Cohen, Carlos Mendoza, and David Stearns made their pitch to Juan Soto. The Yankees have the final word. Did the Mets give themselves a chance? Hear Mike Silva comment on the latest Soto news and whether Mets fans should feel confident about the team's chances. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today, Mike Silva is joined by Will Sammon, the Mets beat reporter for The Athletic. Mike and Will discuss the Juan Soto derby, Pete Alonso's market, Willy Adames, starting pitching options, and some of David Stearns' challenges this winter. Hear some hot stove predictions from Will, as well. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the show's second half, it’s about the free agent prize of the offseason: Juan Soto. Hear Mike talk about the media fallacies regarding Soto, how good he has been with respect to his peers over the last 25 years, and why this will be an opportunity for Steve Cohen to push the Mets brand into the stratosphere. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Talkin’ Mets and Mike Silva kick off the hot stove. Before we get into Juan Soto and improving the roster, hear Mike talk about the 2024 season one last time. He has an honest conversation about why the good vibes and dramatic playoff run are nice but not enough to guarantee a prosperous future. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Mets fell short against the Dodgers in the NLCS. Hear the "morning after" reaction from Mike Silva as he discusses the 2024 team and how it sets up the organization for the future. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Mets are headed back to LA. Can they make history? It's magic vs. analytics. Hear Mike talk about why the Mets can still take this series despite the numbers stating otherwise. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Dodgers took over Citi Field again in Game 4. Can the Mets rebound? Is there another day of summer left? What will it take to still win this series? Hear Mike Silva's thoughts. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Mets lost 8-0 in Game 3 of the NLCS, but hear Mike Silva tell you why this was a huge missed opportunity to put the Dodgers on their heels. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hear Mike Silva's reaction to Game 2 of the NLCS. Francisco Lindor showed why he's the MVP. Also hear the good, bad, and concerning from Monday's 7-3 Mets victory. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Dodgers blew out the Mets in Game 1. The quick Game 2 turnaround means the Mets must "shake it off" quickly. What did we learn from the horrible Game 1 performance? Tune in and hear Mike Silva's postgame reaction. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy