The Mets had become contenders in 1968. With what was, statistically, the best pitching staff in the National League, combined with an elite slugger in Dick Allen, surrounded by a group of quality hitters and solid defenders, along with a versatile and productive bench, the Mets had finally risen to the status of being a [...]
The 2015 New York Mets are a team with increasing expectations. Many who follow the team predict them to end on the cusp of the playoffs. Those outside the organization say the odds are against them right now but as Han Solo once said "never tell me the odds". The fact is that on paper, [...]