The journey starts now. Before we settle in for the 162-game, 180-day marathon, Mike Silva takes his first deep dive into the 2026 Mets roster. He previews the players to watch in spring camp, breaks down key positional battles, and explores the different ways the Mets could maneuver their roster throughout the season. Mike also weighs in on potential labor unrest on the horizon and opens the mailbag to bring fans directly into the conversation.

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Mike Silva opens the official start of baseball season with a special Talkin’ Mets Pitchers & Catchers State of the Union. Before diving into position battles, breakout prospects, and the players to watch this spring, he brings the focus back to the core of the roster — Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor. Will Soto’s transition to left field elevate his all-around game? And more importantly, does Lindor’s recent hamate injury signal the first hints of a late-prime decline? Mike sets the stage for spring with the big questions that will shape the Mets’ year ahead.

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Warm up your winter morning with the newest episode of the Talkin’ Mets Podcast. Mike breaks down why he’d hold off on extending Freddy Peralta and instead let him reach free agency. He also takes a deep dive into new Mets pitching coach Justin Willard’s background and philosophy, then shifts to thoughts on the World Baseball Classic, his lukewarm feelings on Jacob deGrom’s Mets career, and whether David Stearns still has another move left in them — all wrapped up with answers to the latest mailbag questions.

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