Talkin Mets With Mike Silva

Dan Graca of Sirius, 98.7 ESPN and SNY stops by to discuss the state of the Mets on Memorial Day. Hear his thoughts on Michael Conforto, team building, whether a shakeup is necessary and what teams around the league are for real. Mike cites history as reason why a "bold move' might be needed to save the season.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva is joined by Mike Vaccaro of the NY Post. Vac “Whacks” on retired numbers, Terry Collins, David Wright, Jose Reyes and the best managers in NY sports. Hear Silva give an optimistic view on the why the Mets can turn their season around in the next two weeks.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

After a disastrous weekend for the Mets in Milwaukee, Mike Silva discusses sending a message to the team by firing pitching coach Dan Warthen. Mike also ponders if this year’s team is worth investing in from a front office and fan perspective. Michael Mayer of Metsmerized Online and Metsminors.net talks about depth options for the struggling rotation and bullpen. If the Mets made a move on Terry Collins and Dan Warthen who could be internal replacements? Michael gives his thoughts. Finally, we hear about some of the early season performers in the minor league system.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Mets are almost 20% of the way through the season so why not open up the phone lines to see what the fans think? Mike Silva will talk about his thoughts on the Noah Syndagaard injury, the concerns with Mike Barwis, how long the team should wait to promote Amed Rosario and Dominic Smith, as well as the lack of progress with the starting staff.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva discusses how the incidents of the week exposes the Mets front office and field staff as lacking leadership. Why was Matt Harvey unprepared? How could the coaching staff allow Cespedes to take the field with a bad hamstring? Why was Syndagaard calling the shots with the MRI? Who is running the show over in Queens? Special guest Keith Law discusses his book "Smart Baseball: The Story Behind the Old Stats that are Ruining the Game, the New Ones that Are Running It, and the Right Way to Think About Baseball." Hear Keith talk about how looking at new advanced stats will change your perspective on what players have value, MVP's from prior years and what team's can contend.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Nationals swept the Mets this weekend to put the Amazin's 3 games under .500. Mike Silva discusses how he was wrong about Daniel Murphy and perhaps Murphy is the difference between the two ballclub’s. Hear Mike dispel narratives about how it’s "too early" and the Mets can't win due to injuries. Tonight's feature guest is Greg Prince, author of the book "Piazza", who remembers the iconic Mets catcher and the late nineties Mets.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva discusses Terry Collins bad bullpen management during the Mets recent road trip. Rich Coutinho of 98.7 ESPN joins the show to talk about his new book "Press Box Revolution: How Sports Reporting Has Changed Over the Past 30 Years."Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Mets are off to a slow start and that brings out all the fan overreactions. Mike Silva addresses it with WOR’s James Flippin. James spent last season working on the Sportszone and now has a Mets podcast called “FlippintheMike.” The guys discuss why the Mets “Big Three” won’t be the best in baseball without an important component, how Michael Conforto might be the key to turning the offense around and how this team’s businesslike approach might be “boring.” Hear that and some references from the cult classic movie “Office Space.”Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva is joined by Paul Lebowitz of Fanrag Sports to preview the 2017 Mets and MLB. Who is the most important Mets player? What worries the guys about this group? Who are the sleeper teams in both leagues? Will the Yankees be able to steal some of the Mets thunder? All this and much more is answered in this season preview podcast.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva talks about Matt Harvey’s performance against the Braves and what the injury to Steven Matz means for the rotation. Kevin Kernan of the NY Post gives his thoughts on the Mets this spring, why he loves the WBC and how the Yankees-Mets Subway Series rivalry might be rekindled.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva is joined by John Delcos of the New York Mets Report to talk about the spring training struggles of Matt Harvey. Will he be ready for opening day? Should the Mets leave Harvey behind in extended spring training? Hear John and Mike’s thoughts on this topic and other Mets news.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva talks about the World Baseball Classic and how it’s given some members of the Mets a chance to showcase themselves in a way the Grapefruit League doesn’t allow. Is the WBC starting to grow on the fans? This year’s tournament may be indicating it is. Rich MacLeod of Baseball Prospectus shares his thoughts on the WBC, some highlights of the Mets spring and discusses his article on former Met Ryan Church.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rich Coutinho of 98.7 ESPN joins Mike Silva to discuss David Wright's latest injury setback. Rich talks about who can benefit from the open roster spot, what bullpen arms he would like to see make the trip north, the fifth starter competition and the difference between the team this spring versus last year.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva takes the listeners calls to discuss their thoughts on the latest happenings with the New York Mets.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva discusses the early contrasting feeling around the 2017 Mets this spring versus last year and why the organization needs to stay tightlipped about the health of their young pitchers. Matt Ehalt of The Record calls in live from Port St. Lucie to give the first Grapefruit League update.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva kicks off the symbolic start of the baseball season with his "Pitchers & Catchers" show. Former Mets pitching coach Rick Peterson joins Silva to discuss his new book "Crunch Time: How to be at Your Best When it Matters the Most." Rick shares coaching tactics he used in professional baseball that translate into any workplace. Mike talks about his concerns with David Wright, why the Mets are handling Zack Wheeler and Michael Conforto properly and how Terry Collins needs to learn from his mistakes of last spring.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva is joined by NY Post sports columnist Kevin Kernan. They discuss the Mets decision to keep Jay Bruce and how it impacts the development of Michael Conforto. Are the Mets going to upgrade the bullpen? Kevin gives his latest thoughts on whether Jerry Blevins, Joe Smith or Sergio Romo are on the radar. They round out the show discussing Kevin’s visit with David Wright and whether the Captain can regain his starting job and contribute in 2017.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Keith Law of ESPN released his farm system report and the Mets shined with a #7 ranking. Despite the Michael Fulmer trade and the promotions of Conforto, Nimmo, Rivera, Gsellman and Lugo, there is still a ton of value in the system. Michael Mayer of Metsminor.net joins Mike Silva to talk about this ranking. Michael gives comps to top prospects Amed Rosario and Dominic Smith. Hear his thoughts on how the Mets have fared in the international market. Can young arms like Justin Dunn and Thomas Szapucki allow the Mets to absorb losses to their young rotation? Finally, are there value arms in the system that will allow Sandy Alderson to pass on veterans Jerry Blevins and Fernando Salas in the free agent market? Michael and Silva address all this and more in the latest farm report.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva is joined by Bob Klapisch of The Record. Bob gives the thought process behind his Hall-of-Fame selections and why Curt Schilling shouldn’t be punished for his political beliefs. He also gives us an update about Jay Bruce, why the Mets rotation will miss Bartolo Colon and the mystery behind the dismissal of Wally Backman.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva chats with Bill Sullivan, author of the book "Long Before the Miracle," which examines the early 60s Mets. Hear Bill remember stories about the Polo Grounds, the Dodgers leaving Brooklyn, Jerry Koosman, Ron Hunt, Nolan Ryan and Roger Craig among others. This is a rare opportunity to remember members of the Mets who were part of the transition from "lovable losers" to 1969 World Series champs.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy