This time last year, the Mets were engulfed in now-or-never World Series-type expectations reserved for championship favorites. Their roster was loaded until the trade deadline, when they could theoretically make additions. The idea of selling didn’t exist. The cost of these visions soared to him over $300 million, but with baseball in October and a celebration in Queens, it would be worth every penny.
But this year is different. If the Mets end camp and move Opening Day from Port St. Lucie to Citi Field, they won’t carry the same candidate label. They have a chance to win over 80 games and claim a wild card spot. Their season could be all but over by the July 30th trade deadline, or they could continue to pitter-patter on the brink of playoff contention, never fully in or fully out. You could probably end up stuck in a situation worse than either extreme. middle.
So instead of a World Series quest serving as the most notable storyline for the 2024 Mets, it will involve a collection of proven players at various stages of their careers, making this 162-game marathon a controversial one. What should I do next to try to kickstart using it as a sample?
With eight days left until Jose Quintana pitches his first pitch for the Mets in 2024 against the Brewers, here are some of the Mets facing that reality.
