Have expectations changed that much that not getting the job done would be seen as disappointing? Plus, the Mets are shutout in Seattle to begin their final leg of the road trip...
This is not a playoff team. Coming off of a 75 win season in '23, a .500 season in '24 would be the marginal improvement needed to restore the goal of sustainable competitiveness for this organization.
My pre-season prediction was 81-81 - a streaky season with soul-crushing losing streaks and occasional glimpses of baseball like it oughta be. On that count the Mets have actually outperformed that prediction. An 85 win season - ten wins over last year - would be about all one could hope for for this edition, particularly after being 11 games south of .500.
We're not catching Atlanta and San Diego and Arizona are shifting into gear for a run. We're back home against the A's and perennial Met season killers, the Marlins.
Yes, once the Mets came back from their hole & stay there for an extended period of time, it would be a "failure" if they don't make the playoffs. All failures are not created equal.
There are multiple teams trying to fill three spots. So, missing by a game or two would not be pathetic or something. But all failures are not pathetic.
At this moment, I think the playoffs will turn on the Braves, including how the Mets do in their remaining head-to-head matchups. The Mets have to do their part, but they need help.
as a fan, i always expect the team to be in the playoffs. Sure some teams are better equipped to make that run, but every year that is my expectation. I am sure the team has that goal in mind as well. If you don't make into the playoffs, I would say that is a failure. The ultimate goal is not just to make it into the playoffs but make a run once there. This team has been so frustrating over the years and this is no different.
This is not a playoff team. Coming off of a 75 win season in '23, a .500 season in '24 would be the marginal improvement needed to restore the goal of sustainable competitiveness for this organization.
My pre-season prediction was 81-81 - a streaky season with soul-crushing losing streaks and occasional glimpses of baseball like it oughta be. On that count the Mets have actually outperformed that prediction. An 85 win season - ten wins over last year - would be about all one could hope for for this edition, particularly after being 11 games south of .500.
We're not catching Atlanta and San Diego and Arizona are shifting into gear for a run. We're back home against the A's and perennial Met season killers, the Marlins.
Don't get your hopes up.
Sorry, meant Philly, not Atlanta.
Yes, once the Mets came back from their hole & stay there for an extended period of time, it would be a "failure" if they don't make the playoffs. All failures are not created equal.
There are multiple teams trying to fill three spots. So, missing by a game or two would not be pathetic or something. But all failures are not pathetic.
At this moment, I think the playoffs will turn on the Braves, including how the Mets do in their remaining head-to-head matchups. The Mets have to do their part, but they need help.
as a fan, i always expect the team to be in the playoffs. Sure some teams are better equipped to make that run, but every year that is my expectation. I am sure the team has that goal in mind as well. If you don't make into the playoffs, I would say that is a failure. The ultimate goal is not just to make it into the playoffs but make a run once there. This team has been so frustrating over the years and this is no different.
I'm really hoping they get in but I don't expect a long stay in October. Still, it's fun to have meaningful series after last year.