Andy Martino speaks truth.
But man, oh man: If this roster sputters in April, the negative noise in this town will escalate to record levels, a backlash that would represent the dark underbelly of team-generated expectations. Alderson, Collins and the players, even ownership, exist in an uniquely expectant moment now — by the end of this year or sooner, they will either be heros to a starved fan base, or scapegoats in a way we have not yet seen.
via NY Mets’ big talk is great — but it could get dark, fast – NY Daily News.