The boys are back in Port St. Lucie. Mike Silva kicks off spring training with the theme of the 2025 Mets. Hear why this season might be one of the most important in team history.

Positional battles, you say? There aren’t as many as you think. Options are a front office best friend but not a player. Hear who he thinks might make the club and why.

Mike rounds out the show with players to watch. Some of them may not be who you think.

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Mike Silva reacts to the news that Pete Alonso is returning to the Mets on a two-year deal. He explains why this marriage always made sense, how the offense is better for the reunion, and where this group stands with other great offensive teams in Mets history.

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With the offseason ending and the Super Bowl in our sights, is there anything left to the Mets hot stove?

Mike Silva talks about how impactful Pete Alonso’s potential return will be to the Mets offense using Talkin’ Mets “fun with numbers” and various projection systems. Despite popular opinion, Nick Madrigal didn’t end Jose Iglesias' tenure in New York, but rather a popular prospect might have. Finally, should the Mets do what it takes to bring Dylan Cease to New York? The answer is not as easy as it appears on the surface.

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In the second half, Mike discusses a recent piece by contributor David Mills on “Beyond the Mic.” Are the Dodgers good for the game? Are we headed for baseball armageddon in 2026? Should Rob Manfred step in and stop the stacked deck in Los Angeles? Hear this and more!

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Mike Silva discusses what we learned from Steve Cohen’s comments during Amazin’ Day. Are Pete Alonso and Scott Boras being reasonable? Are we getting good information from the rumor mill? Are the fans listening to what type of process David Stearns will employ with roster-building?

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Listen to the annual Talkin' Mets Hall-of-Fame show and the special connection this year has to the 2006-2008 Mets.

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Now that it appears that Pete Alonso and the Mets are headed for a divorce, is there any doubt that David Stearns is in charge? Listen to Mike Silva talk about how Stearns runs the team Mets fans now get what they clamored for while the Wilpons own the team. Why are they not happy? Is there still hope for a Mets and Alonso reunion? Why does this divorce seem to hit the fans harder than other recent fan favorites?

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Mike Silva weighs in on the reports that the Mets and Pete Alonso are still at an impasse in contract negotiation. The Mets must now set a deadline for Alonso and Boras and accept the consequences of putting their chips at the center of the table.

Mike also addresses the rumors about a pivot to Vlad Guerrero Jr., which, as enticing as this may sound, will carry its risks and be more expensive than fans realiz

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Everyone wants the Mets to sign Tanner Scott. Mike thinks that is a bad idea and mentions two names that might not be as sexy but might be better fitted to support the bridge to Edwin Diaz.

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Mike Silva discusses the rumored short-term deal between the Mets and Pete Alonso. Hear what history thinks about hitters like Alonso and how they age. The results may surprise you. Whether he signs with the Mets or another team, Alonso needs a huge 2025 to prove he is still the elite hitter who led the Mets to the postseason in 2022.

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