I mentioned earlier that I really like this team. Let me ask you, can this season be successful without a playoff run?
What if the Mets give you a full summer?
What if Pelfrey takes a run at 20 wins?
What is Niese looks like he’s the next Pelfrey?
What if David Wright puts up traditional numbers?
What if Ike Davis convinces you he’ll be at first for 15 years?
What if the real Carlos Beltran returns, and bring the real Reyes with him?
Would that be enough?
I say no.
This goes back to the organizational mentality. The above is “meaningful games in September.”. The above is off-season spin to get you to buy 2011 tickets.
The mission should be simple and clear: win the World Series. That’s it. The only time in the history of baseball where losing was “ok” was in 2001 which followed 9/11 and had a team with enough rings to eat a “you got me” loss.
Stay focused Mets. Win it all. Start calling some GMs. The pitching isn’t as good as it has looked. A rookie, a knuckled and a 40 year old isn’t good enough.