Talkin Mets With Mike Silva

Mike Silva reacts to the Brewers sweep of the Mets on Opening Weekend. Hear his thoughts on how the pitching, hitting, fielding, and fans were all responsible for the poor results. Our Sponsors:* Head to factormeals.com/mets50 and use code mets50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next box.* Visit eufyofficial.com/videolock to see how you can gain complete control of your door.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Darren Reed was a star-crossed outfielder for the Mets in the late 1980s/early 1990s. He routinely had huge spring training numbers but never made the club. Mike Silva tells you who this year's Darren Reed is and awards them the first annual “Darren Reed Spring Training Award.” Our Sponsors:* Visit eufyofficial.com/videolock to see how you can gain complete control of your door.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

When spring training started, there were tons of questions about the manager, bullpen, veterans, rotation, and top prospects. Hear Mike tell you what we learned throughout Grapefruit League action. Our Sponsors:* Visit eufyofficial.com/videolock to see how you can gain complete control of your door.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Mets signed J.D. Martinez. What does this mean for the team going forward, and what does it say about David Stearns? Our Sponsors:* Visit eufyofficial.com/videolock to see how you can gain complete control of your door.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's been a while since the Mets made the fans feel good about the team.Edwin Diaz took the mound this past week and reminded everyone how dominant he could be in the ninth inning.Adding to that exciting prospect, did you see the stuff from all those pitchers in the Spring Breakout Game? Steve Cohen says the Mets are loaded. Maybe that's an overstatement, but there is reason to be excited.Finally, if that isn't enough, how about that starting rotation? Can we believe what the spring stats tell us?Our Sponsors:* Visit eufyofficial.com/videolock to see how you can gain complete control of your door.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Is Ji-Man Choi pushing himself onto the roster? What bullpen arms are making Carlos Mendoza's final roster decisions hard? Listen to the latest opinions on the Grapefruit League by Mike SilvaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Is there a debate about Brandon Nimmo in the leadoff spot? Mike Silva tells you why this is silly and should stop immediately. What is the Mets best lineup? Who will protect Pete Alonso? Hear his thoughts. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Zack Wheeler signs an extension with the Phillies, and The Athletic reports on a pitching crisis in the same week. How will the Mets build and sustain a rotation? Maybe David Stearns is already showing you. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The first week of Grapefruit League action displayed the future of the Mets offense with performances from Drew Gilbert, Luisangel Acuna, and Jett Williams. Mike Silva tells you why these three can be the midseason energy shot the club needs to make the playoffs. Also, hear his thoughts on surprising bullpen options and the early front runners for the Darren Reed Spring Training Award. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Cody Bellinger and Matt Chapman signed their "pillow" contracts. Is Jordan Montgomery next? The Mets still insist they are not in the market for pitching, and reports indicate that Michael Lorenzen is higher on their depth chart. What is happening, and why is David Stearns averse to Jordan Montgomery? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bashing the Mets has become a cottage industry for members of the media. Mike Silva tells you why you must be prepared for it and how to avoid turning your Mets viewing into an albatross. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Francisco Lindor discussed the 40/40 club with Jon Heyman and Joel Sherman on their podcast. Entering his 4th season in New York, are we about to see the best of Lindor? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Kodai Senga injury puts the spotlight on Tylor Megill. Is he the favorite for the rotation, and will the Mets consider a free agent like Jordan Montgomery? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A new front office, manager, and tons of players. What should we be watching down in Port St. Lucie this spring? Hear what Mike is looking at and what you should be, too! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Star players remain unsigned despite pitchers & catchers reporting to all 30 clubs. Is there an opportunity for David Stearns to pounce and steal a big name? Should he? Listen to Mike's take on the rare spring free-agent opportunities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva kicks off spring training weighing in on the Mets decision to not engage Pete Alonso on a long-term contract. Is Pete destined for another uniform? Listen and find out. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Take a break right before the start of the 2024 Mets season and join Mike Silva of Talkin' Mets and Anthony Rivera of Subway to Shea in the first "Movie Night." The guys rewatch the April 4th, 1988, opening day Mets victory over the Montreal Expos. Hear their observations about the game, Darryl Strawberry's "moonshot," and anything else that comes to their mind during the broadcast. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A quiet offseason ended with a bang as David Stearns signed two interesting bullpen arms: Jake Diekman and Shintaro Fujinami. The Mets now have a bigger problem: who do they cut in spring training? Also, did Stearns create a sneaky elite bullpen? Hear Mike reference a new stat that he really likes and tell you why you should be excited about this group of relievers.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva is joined by his resident prospect guru, Ernest Dove. The guys talk about what this mystical pitching lab that everyone is talking about is really about. The Mets do not seem intent on signing big-time relievers. Can their kids fill those roles for a fraction of the cost? What about the starting pitching? Do the Mets have the depth that has been touted? Finally, will they choose Mark Vientos over veteran DH types like J.D. Martinez, Justin Turner, and Jorge Soler? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

There are tons of Mets ties to the 2024 HOF Ballot. Hear Mike's official thoughts on who he would vote for in the 2024 HOF election cycle. He recaps the Wright/Reyes era and does the ultimate "what-if" for a Mets and sports Greek tragedy. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy