On today’s show, Mike discusses the market for Pete Alonso and how Alex Bregman might be the only viable big bat option if the Mets fail to sign the “Polar Bear.”

Listen to how he compares the two, the emotional connection to Alonso, and where he believes the market will end up.

Mike also discusses the slow pace of the MLB Hot Stove, discusses a solution to the “transaction congestion,” and opines on the “Golden At-Bat” rule proposition. 

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Talkin’ Mets put a final bow on the “winter of Soto” by discussing the introduction of Juan Soto at Citi Field.

Hear Mike's thoughts on the media reaction to the deal, Yankees fans, and a reminder of how good Soto is with some “fun with numbers.”

What’s next? Well, they need pitching, and Mike goes into how he believes the starting pitching market will develop for David Stearns.

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The Mets signed Juan Soto to a record-breaking deal. Hear Mike Silva react to the news.

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During the show's second half, Mike discusses a world where the Mets do not land Soto. What is Plan B? Names such as Anthony Santander, Pete Alonso, Alex Bregman, Willy Adames, and even Carlos Correa are discussed.

What about the pitching? Hear his thoughts on an acceptable contract for Corbin Burnes and a “quantity” pitching plan. 

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Unconfirmed rumors circulated during the Thanksgiving holiday about the Red Sox closing in on a deal with Juan Soto. Mike explains why Boston has always been a threat and why he thinks there might be truth to all the Boston and Soto buzz. 

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It’s been all Juan Soto talk all the time, but there is more to building a team than stars. Winning baseball requires depth and a farm system, so it’s time for the Talkin’ Mets resident prospect guru Ernie Dove to join the show. Ernie covers the St. Lucie Mets and is clued into more than just the numbers regarding the farm system. Hear Mike and Ernie talk about the Mets decision to leave Mike Vasil and Dom Hamel unprotected, prospects that Ernie thinks are untouchable, and how the new Stearns front office evaluates talent.

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In the second hour, Jim Allen of the Japan Baseball Weekly Podcast discusses Roki Sasaki, what to expect from his MLB transition, the changing culture of NPB, and other names to look out for this hot stove season. 

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Steve Cohen, Carlos Mendoza, and David Stearns made their pitch to Juan Soto. The Yankees have the final word. Did the Mets give themselves a chance? Hear Mike Silva comment on the latest Soto news and whether Mets fans should feel confident about the team's chances.

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Today, Mike Silva is joined by Will Sammon, the Mets beat reporter for The Athletic. Mike and Will discuss the Juan Soto derby, Pete Alonso’s market, Willy Adames, starting pitching options, and some of David Stearns' challenges this winter. Hear some hot stove predictions from Will, as well. 

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In the show's second half, it’s about the free agent prize of the offseason: Juan Soto. Hear Mike talk about the media fallacies regarding Soto, how good he has been with respect to his peers over the last 25 years, and why this will be an opportunity for Steve Cohen to push the Mets brand into the stratosphere. 

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