Talkin Mets with Mike Silva Talkin Mets with Mike Silva
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A show all about New York Mets baseball. Radio host Mike Silva has been opining about the team for over a decade and gives you his unbiased and passionate opinion of the latest happenings with the team. Mike is the "bridge" between the fans and the mainstream media. Guests include beat writers, journalist, influential bloggers as well as former and current players.
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Official scorekeeper Howie Karpin joins the program to discuss his latest book, "976-1313: How Sports Phone Launched New Careers and Broke New Ground.” One of the reasons we are able to do “Talkin’ Mets” today is the work of Howie and other pioneers in the sports media business back in the late 1970s. Hear Howie share stories about great nights at the old Sports Phone and how it helped give birth to the pioneer in sports media in New York: WFAN.
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What to Do With Mark Vientos?
Mark Vientos was the hero on Sunday, but between that and his at-bat against Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley on Saturday made for an impressive weekend. Mike Silva discusses his latest “Beyond the Mic” article on Vientos and adds the possibility that Vientos might be more than trade fodder this July.
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West Coast Warning Signs
Are you feeling good about the Mets after their 3-3 West Coast trip? I bet you are, but Mike isn't feeling warm and fuzzy despite the team passing their first 2024 test. What should you be worried about? Listen to a special mid-week edition of the Talkin' Mets podcast.
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Remembering Whitey and Jackie
Mike rounds out the show by remembering Whitey Herzog and Jackie Robinson. Was the “White Rat” the first villain to live rent-free in Mets fan’s heads? Do we give enough credit to Jackie Robinson’s achievements on the field?
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Citi Field vs. Shea Stadium
Citi Field should be the ultimate home field advantage. Why is it not? Was Shea Stadium a better baseball experience? Mike talks about his visit to Citi Field and gives his thoughts on the topic during the week the Mets celebrated Shea Stadium’s 60 birthday.
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LA Dreaming
The Mets took two of three from the Dodgers in dramatic fashion. The weekend was fun for many reasons, and this team is showing early signs of resiliency and heart. Is the sum greater than the parts? Are we about to go on a similar ride with this group as we did in 2022? Maybe, but Mike also discusses some early warning signs that should concern you.
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