Skubal or Bust

Mike Silva discusses why the Mets pursuit of Tarik Skubal is as much about selling fans on the team’s direction as it is about improving the roster. He explains why the rest of the offseason—whether they land Skubal or not—might not be as splashy as fans hope. Then, Mike wraps up by hearing what fans want to see from the Mets this winter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Our good friend Jim Allen of JBallAllen.com returns from Japan for our annual look at NPB players who could head to Major League Baseball through posting or free agency. Jim breaks down this year’s top pitchers and hitters, including Triple Crown winner Teruaki Sato. He also explains why American players often improve after playing in Japan and how potential MLB labor strife could affect Japanese players considering a move to the States. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Silva discusses how a small-market World Series makes the case that David Stearns has what it takes to bring the Mets to the next level. The complication? Baseball’s changing economics could force him to operate much as he did in Milwaukee—even with Steve Cohen’s deep pockets. With the specter of Cohen “stepping in” to sign Tarik Skubal, bringing roughly $180 million committed to payroll, could a future salary cap or spending apron change the Mets’ approach? Mike explains why those constraints could reveal that Stearns is exactly the right executive to navigate baseball’s next era. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Silva examines the teams competing in this year’s League Championship Series and looks for common traits that could give the Mets a blueprint as they reshape their roster this winter. What lessons can David Stearns take from baseball’s final four? Mike also discusses more proposed MLB rule changes, reacts to the possibility of a shorter regular-season schedule, and answers questions and comments from Mets fans in the latest mailbag segment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hear Mike pitch a couple of “big trade ideas” involving the Mets’ rival 90 miles south. David and Mike also weigh in on proposed rule changes and answer your mailbag questions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Silva welcomes special co-host David Mills to revisit Mike’s “non-prediction” predictions, discuss which players the Mets need to protect ahead of the Rule 5 Draft, and examine the key roster decisions facing David Stearns this offseason. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Silva reacts to David Stearns’ end-of-season press conference and reads between the lines of what it revealed about the Mets 2027 plans. What changes are coming, and where does Stearns believe this team can improve? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Silva welcomes one of his social media critics, Nicky the Good, to co-host Talkin’ Mets. Together, they debate whether there’s anything to feel optimistic about after a disastrous Mets season—and where the team goes from here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Silva reacts to the Mets naming Andy Green their permanent manager. What did Green show during his interim tenure? Is this the right move? Hear Mike’s thoughts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.