Mets Poised for Strong Season With New Owner

 It's been six years since I started blogging for the New York Mets as a hobby and for a site of a friend of mine. I could have never imagined the roller coaster ride I've been on since which has included a run to the World Series that has followed by many disappointments because of the high expectations that were put on the roster. 

Now, after a horrendous 2020 season that saw Covid eat up two thirds of the season and a highly talented roster couldn't scrape into a playoff bracket that featured over half of the National League. For the first time in a few years, a glimmer of hope has been sprinkled over Queen's as a new owner is in place for the Mets to become the feared team in the NL East. 

Steve Cohen has already made it look like he means business by trading for super star Shortstop Francisco Lindor and signing him to a astronomical contract of 10 years and 341 Million. 

Two things come to mind about the contract: 1. It's a lot of money. 2. To be a winner these are the contracts that have to be signed if we want to win a World Series. Sure there will always be people that will love the 2002 Oakland Athletics but the reality is, it is not sustainable over the course of a five year period. 

We have the best pitcher in the game in Jacob DeGrom and a well balanced lineup with a bullpen that has a high ceiling. We are the co-favorites to win a Division Title for the first time since 2016. 

I would be crushed if DeGrom or Noah Syndergaard doesn't pitch in another post season game for the Mets again. We have had a revolving door in the General Manager position over the last few years and I'm hopeful we can build some stability. This isn't the NFL or NHL where things go in cycles. The same teams are good year in year out and we need to shoot for being a winning organisation. 

We have never really had a good direction out of a few memorable years. This year definitely feels like 2000 where the Braves and the Mets seem like the top dogs for 2021. 

Hoping we get full stadiums for a playoff push in September. I'm just super excited to welcome back baseball to everyones lives and hope to bring you my thoughts to this blog about my favourite baseball team through out the season.