No More Half Measures

Jonah Tong is back in the big leagues, and his latest start gave Mike hope that the Mets could be developing their next great young starting rotation. Mike looks back at the franchise’s rich pitching history and explains why player development isn’t always linear—even if Mets fans have been conditioned to expect immediate greatness from their young arms. In the mailbag, he discusses Bo Bichette’s future, what the Mets should do with Mark Vientos, concerns about Steve Cohen meddling in baseball decisions, and takes another trip down memory lane to revisit some of his favorite Mets of all time. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September has arrived, and the Mets have some important decisions to make with their late-season call-ups. Mike explains why David Stearns and the front office must look beyond projection models and evaluate the person behind the player. That challenge is especially apparent with Jonah Tong, who could be in line for a promotion despite working through an uneven minor-league season. Plus, Mike lets his hair down and reminisces about some of his favorite Mets players growing up. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike takes one for the team, battling through a serious case of laryngitis to bring you the latest edition of Talkin’ Mets. With Andy Green now approaching 50 games at the helm, Mike takes a closer look at the bigger question facing the organization: Have the Mets shown enough to believe they can contend in 2027? He also opens the mailbag to discuss whether Francisco Lindor could eventually move off shortstop, what a potential Tarik Skubal contract might look like, how the aging curve for first basemen could impact Pete Alonso, and how he gets over losing star players like Pete Crow-Armstrong. 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 the impact Andy Green has had on changing the atmosphere around the Mets. For the first time since June 2025, it feels like there’s genuine energy around the club—and that wearing a Mets uniform is fun again. Then, Ernie Dove of The Dove Report joins the show to assess the organization in the aftermath of the trade deadline. Ernie breaks down several of the newest additions to the system, reveals the prospect who intrigues him most, and examines whether the Mets now have enough talent in the cupboard to build a legitimate contender in 2027. 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 post-trade deadline Mets and how David Stearns is making it clear: this team will be built his way. Could Francisco Lindor eventually become Stearns’ next difficult decision? Mike also breaks down some intriguing “Trash or Treasure” candidates auditioning for roles in 2027 before wrapping up with a mailbag on Sean Manaea, Kodai Senga, and the value—and danger—of prospect rankings.   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 trade deadline sell-off, applauding David Stearns and Steve Cohen for breaking from more than three decades of half measures and committing to a sustainable blueprint for winning. Mike evaluates the talent the Mets acquired, explains why prospect rankings should be viewed with caution, and shares why this deadline strategy could mark a turning point for the organization's future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Silva reflects on the 1986 Mets during the weekend the club celebrated the 40th anniversary of its championship season. After revisiting the unforgettable 10th inning of Game 6 of the World Series, he shares why it may finally be time to celebrate that legendary team while allowing it to take its rightful place in history. Mike also explores what truly makes New York championship teams resonate across generations and why the city’s greatest winners leave a lasting legacy beyond the trophies. Later, Doug Feldmann, co-author of Hot Foot with former Mets reliever Roger McDowell, joins the show to discuss Roger’s firsthand memories of the 1986 season, the personalities that made the club unforgettable, and the stories behind one of the most iconic teams in baseball history. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Silva breaks down the Dodgers' blockbuster acquisition of Tarik Skubal and explains why Los Angeles isn't bad for baseball—they're setting the standard every organization should aspire to reach. As the Dodgers continue what could become one of the greatest sustained runs in baseball history, Mike examines why the Mets have fallen on the wrong side of that divide. He also evaluates the Mets' return for Freddy Peralta and discusses whether this trade deadline revealed exactly what David Stearns values most when building for the future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This year’s trade deadline is about more than adding or subtracting players—it's a defining moment for the Mets' future. Mike Silva explains why the next week is critical, as David Stearns and the front office must not only maximize their assets with an eye toward 2027, but also begin establishing a clear organizational identity at a time when fan apathy is growing. Mike also makes the case that Carlos Beltrán remains one of the most underappreciated stars in franchise history, and closes the show by addressing listener criticism over his measured approach to evaluating the Mets' front office. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week's mailbag features listener questions on potential Francisco Lindor trade scenarios, whether the Mets should consider a full-scale rebuild, and how fans should navigate the nonstop speculation surrounding the trade deadline rumor mill. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.