Both can be true. I’ve always said, when you stink-you stink. When you’re playing well, you’re good. With 11 games over .500, the Mets overall are approaching being considered good vs mediocre, a hill on which I dug in on. There’s only a handful of contenders in each league. The Mets dug a hole, have climbed out of non-contender to the starting point of contending. They still cant afford to lose: the others are playing well. If they fade out vs Atlanta and Philly…well, then they’re pretenders vs contenders. As a fan since ‘62, I’d rather be wrong or have them overachieve, whichever the case may be. But I’m not apologizing for the reality of the time I made my assessment.
It was probably too soon to conclusively say they were done but darn it will be hard with so many games versus playoff teams & then games versus teams that can be pesky.
The Mets basically have to win the Braves series and then keep pace with seven vs. the Phillies and games versus the Brewers too. Ouch. They really needed to be AHEAD some games, not behind.
Sweeping the Red Sox helped a bit. That's what you have to do and hope for help. Like maybe the Rockies can win tonight, which would make the two teams tied again.
Yeah, the bummer is bad losses come back to haunt you whether in April or September. They all count as one game. However, they are where they are now. They can’t play mediocre (.500) and have to hope the Braves, at least, win less.
I think it will all come down to the pitching. The bullpen looked great last night, but let's face it, we really don't know game after game what to expect there. Same is true with the starters who have really come together recently (except Megill). With Lindor leading the charge, the offense is clicking more consistently, but still prone to intermediate blackouts from time to time. So, can they do it? Well, they must continue to win for starters - and the competition must lose. The Mets have the ball in their court with the Phillies and Braves still ahead in the schedule. Clearly, those games will decide the season.
But, what a comeback from 11 under to 12 over .500! That made the season for this Met Lifer!
Both can be true. I’ve always said, when you stink-you stink. When you’re playing well, you’re good. With 11 games over .500, the Mets overall are approaching being considered good vs mediocre, a hill on which I dug in on. There’s only a handful of contenders in each league. The Mets dug a hole, have climbed out of non-contender to the starting point of contending. They still cant afford to lose: the others are playing well. If they fade out vs Atlanta and Philly…well, then they’re pretenders vs contenders. As a fan since ‘62, I’d rather be wrong or have them overachieve, whichever the case may be. But I’m not apologizing for the reality of the time I made my assessment.
It was probably too soon to conclusively say they were done but darn it will be hard with so many games versus playoff teams & then games versus teams that can be pesky.
The Mets basically have to win the Braves series and then keep pace with seven vs. the Phillies and games versus the Brewers too. Ouch. They really needed to be AHEAD some games, not behind.
Sweeping the Red Sox helped a bit. That's what you have to do and hope for help. Like maybe the Rockies can win tonight, which would make the two teams tied again.
Yeah, the bummer is bad losses come back to haunt you whether in April or September. They all count as one game. However, they are where they are now. They can’t play mediocre (.500) and have to hope the Braves, at least, win less.
I've given up on them at least twice this season. Loving this team!
So let’s leave this till after the season please… no more pronouncements NO MATTER WHAT
I think it will all come down to the pitching. The bullpen looked great last night, but let's face it, we really don't know game after game what to expect there. Same is true with the starters who have really come together recently (except Megill). With Lindor leading the charge, the offense is clicking more consistently, but still prone to intermediate blackouts from time to time. So, can they do it? Well, they must continue to win for starters - and the competition must lose. The Mets have the ball in their court with the Phillies and Braves still ahead in the schedule. Clearly, those games will decide the season.
But, what a comeback from 11 under to 12 over .500! That made the season for this Met Lifer!
YA GOTTA BELIEVE! Or why invest time and emotion! Keep it rolling!