Talkin Mets With Mike Silva

Mike Silva is joined by Bob Klapisch and Wally Backman on this week's podcast. Bob and Mike review the ESPN 30-for-30 Documentary about Darryl Strawberry and Doc Gooden. Hear Bob talk about his experience covering those late-eighties Mets teams, where things went wrong for the duo and whether the Mets could have prevented their demise. Jim “Mojo” Morrison of the Charlotte Knights joins the podcast as a guest contributor. Mojo is part of the Knights’ game day operations and had an opportunity to talk to Las Vegas 51s skipper Wally Backman during this year’s Triple-A All-Star Game. Hear Wally give his thoughts on Michael Conforto, some of the Mets top prospects and whether Josh Edgin can help the Mets bullpen. Finally, Mike Silva tells you why Jacob deGrom is the Mets starter he would always hand the ball off in a big spot. He also debunks the narrative by the fan base that the  Mets are “decimated by injuries.”Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com

The first-half of the 2016 season is in the books and the New York Mets end it with losing 3 of 4 to the Nationals. Mike Silva talks about the revisionist history regarding the Mets signing Daniel Murphy. Rich Coutinho of 98.7 ESPN discusses the surprises and disappointments of the first-half. Chris from Metsmerizedonline.com does a book review of "House of Nails" by Lenny Dykstra.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Cubs came to Citi Field and left without a victory as the Mets sweep the best team in baseball. Mike Silva examines the reason for the quick turnaround after the disaster in Washington. Was it Brandon Nimmo's energy? Familia's high-wire act in the first game of the series? Or is the team just benefitting from some home cooking. Former Mets training in the 1980s remembers the classic July 4th, 1985 game that ended at 4am in which the Mets beat the Braves 16-13 in 19 innings. Dan Epstein, author of Stars and Strikes: Baseball and America in the Bicentennial Summer of ‘76 remember the national pastime, pop culture and music during the 1970s.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva is joined by Howard Megdal of Excelle Sports. Howard, as you probably know, did extensive coverage of the Mets financial situation in his book "Wilpon's Folly" and just came out with a book called "The Cardinals Way," which goes behind the scenes into the St. Louis front office. Howard and Mike discuss the return of Jose Reyes, what it means on the field and the tricky political ramifications off of it. Howard also gives his biggest learning of what the Cardinals do and the Mets don't as organizations.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Mets season is at an embarrassing low after a three-game sweep by the Braves at Citi Field. Terry Collins says a shakeup may be imminent. The real shakeup, according to host Mike Silva, is firing Collins who has proven to be incapable of getting this group to the next level. Greg Prince of Faith and Fear in Flushing gives his take on the struggling Mets, thoughts on the demise of Jose Reyes and David Wright and Carlos Beltran going in the Hall-of-Fame with a Mets cap on. Kurt Smith of Ballpark E-Guides educates the audience on the best ballparks to visit and an underrated one that Mets fans should see the Amazin’s at this summer.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva discusses whether the Mets need a trade that puts their "chips to to the center of the table" in 2016. He opines on the availability of Ryan Braun and Jonathan Lucroy, and whether trading Michael Conforto can boost the offense this year. Clayton Collier of Metsmerized Online shares his experience at the draft and his conversation with Jason Bay. Joe Demayo of @psltoflushing remembers some of the Mets hits and misses of drafts the past decade.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva grades the Mets at the 55 game mark. Russ Langer, the voice of the Las Vegas 51s, provides an update about top prospects Brandon Nimmo, Gavin Cecchini and Rafael Montero. He also throws in a couple of sleepers the fans should keep an eye on. Danny Knobler of Bleacher Report rounds out the program talking about the proposed changes to the strike zone and how art of tanking has benefited the contenders in the National League.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Former Mets pitcher Doug Sisk joins the show to remember the 1986 Mets. Mike Vaccaro of the NY Post talks about the greatest game that gets forgotten: Game 6 of the 1986 NLCS. Also hear his thoughts on the Noah Syndagaard ejection and Matt Harvey's latest struggles. The fans speak out as Chris the Teacher from Metsmerizedonline.com shares his concerns about David Wright's latest injury.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva talks about why the Mets should consider doing something dramatic and fire pitching coach Dan Warthen. He also plays GM on what to do if Matt Harvey puts up another stinker on Tuesday. Nationally syndicated radio host, Tim Donner, joins the debate to discuss how the Mets can improve their offense, which is currently in the bottom third of the league. Can Alejandro De Aza be the answer at first base? Would the Mets promote Dominic Smith from Binghamton? What outside options are available? Listen to that and more on the latest edition of the Talkin’ Mets podcast.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Host Mike Silva talks about the Mets disappointing West Coast trip and previews the upcoming Nationals series with Seth Everett of NBC Sports Radio. Hear Seth discuss why he is bullish on the Nationals and their manager Dusty Baker. Michael Mayer of metsminors.net chats about the development of Dominic Smith, Amed Rosario and other top Mets prospects. Michael also tells us who down in Vegas may be able to help the big league ballclub.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva talks with Kevin Kernan of the NY Post about Bartolo Colon's historic home run and whether they rely on too many long balls. Michael Baron, formerly of Metsblog fame, chats about Matt Harvey's performance against the Padres.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva talks to Mark Rosenman, co-author of the book "Down on the Korner: Ralph Kiner and Kiner's Korner." Mark and Howie Karpin are the first to write a book about the popular post-game show that many Mets fans grew up on. He's also joined by Joe Trezza of MLB.com as they chat about the ascension of Michael Conforto into the league's elite offensive talent. They also opine about how the Mets would look if they had signed Ben Zobrist instead of acquiring Neil Walker and Yoenis Cespedis.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva talks about the Mets successful road trip and opines how their power surge may not be the blessing that it appears. Jeff Passan of Yahoo! Sports discusses his new book "The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports." Mike wraps things up by comparing Logan Verrett and Zack Wheeler.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva discusses Matt Harvey's slow start and Terry Collins' ability to handle the pressure of being the division favorite. Mike Vorkunov of VICE catches up with Zack Wheeler during his rehab. James Flippin of WOR joins Mike to take questions from the Metsmerized Online community.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy