NY Mets 2024 Season

[Another Fan]

50 minutes ago, SinceThe70s said:

@ExWNYer @Another Fan @Gugny

 

Todays win was reminiscent of the '86 series against the Astros. Two chances to win one game but with Mike Scott/Zack Wheeler on tap for the 2nd chance it felt like a must win.

 

I was uncharacteristically calm when the Mets blew chance after chance early in the game and then went down 1-0. Hats off to Suarez, what a great/gutty performance. And my uncharacteristic calm quickly turned to characteristic dread when Diaz couldn't find the strike zone. Watched the game with my just- turned-88 mom. Good times.

I was calm as well.  But for me I think it’s because the team exceeded my expectations for the year so much to really get down on them if they lost.  Although that would have been annoying to lose to the Phillies though.  Haha

 

Besides Grimace this was another one of those turning point moments I think this year.  When the team adopted the OMG slogan.  It seemed it was and is a great bonding  point.  And yeah seeing Mr and Mrs Met get down to the song is hilarious as well.  Great stuff

 

 

[SinceThe70s]

26 minutes ago, Another Fan said:

I was calm as well.  But for me I think it’s because the team exceeded my expectations for the year so much to really get down on them if they lost.  Although that would have been annoying to lose to the Phillies though.  Haha

 

Besides Grimace this was another one of those turning point moments I think this year.  When the team adopted the OMG slogan.  It seemed it was and is a great bonding  point.  And yeah seeing Mr and Mrs Met get down to the song is hilarious as well.  Great stuff

 

 

 

I hear ya, no doubt they've exceeded my expectations as well and that plays a big part. Beyond that, this team's resilience has been remarkable and that played a part too.

[HomeskillitMoorman]

What a season! Most lovable team in my lifetime for sure, granted I've never seen a championship, but I've never seen a team of ours have this much resilience and fight. Anyone else in California or going to California for any of the NLCS games?

[SinceThe70s]

According to espn we were either going to face the Dodgers or the Fathers:

 

 

[ExWNYer]

On 10/12/2024 at 2:24 PM, SinceThe70s said:

According to espn we were either going to face the Dodgers or the Fathers:

 

 

 

Looks like the Dodgers were the ones to administer last rites...

[Another Fan]

@ExWNYer @SinceThe70s @Gugny

 

 

Disappointed about last night but obviously can't be too down on the team.  Great year and great run.  Shed some demons along the way I feel: winning the big game late in Atlanta, beating the Phillies made up a bit for 2007 & 2008.

 

While the Stearns hire didn't excite me last year and I didn't like the Mendoza one additionally.....   they both did a great job last year.  I have a lot of optimism for the both of them moving forward.  

 

I won't watch the Series but will still pull for the Dodgers.  

[SinceThe70s]

13 hours ago, Another Fan said:

@ExWNYer @SinceThe70s @Gugny

 

 

Disappointed about last night but obviously can't be too down on the team.  Great year and great run.  Shed some demons along the way I feel: winning the big game late in Atlanta, beating the Phillies made up a bit for 2007 & 2008.

 

While the Stearns hire didn't excite me last year and I didn't like the Mendoza one additionally.....   they both did a great job last year.  I have a lot of optimism for the both of them moving forward.  

 

I won't watch the Series but will still pull for the Dodgers.  

 

Great year and great run for sure. Completely unexpected going into the season and even moreso after the horrible start. Still, I can't shake the feeling that it was a missed opportunity. But then I look at the run diferential against the Dodgers (46-26) and realize they were fortunate to make it as far as they did.  

[ExWNYer]

On 10/21/2024 at 8:24 PM, Another Fan said:

@ExWNYer @SinceThe70s @Gugny

 

 

Disappointed about last night but obviously can't be too down on the team.  Great year and great run.  Shed some demons along the way I feel: winning the big game late in Atlanta, beating the Phillies made up a bit for 2007 & 2008.

 

While the Stearns hire didn't excite me last year and I didn't like the Mendoza one additionally.....   they both did a great job last year.  I have a lot of optimism for the both of them moving forward.  

 

I won't watch the Series but will still pull for the Dodgers.  

@Gugny

 

I don't understand the bolded comment. He is universally recognized as one of the really good, young baseball minds in MLB today. He has done a phenomenal job over the years assembling pitching staffs for a budget conscious team in Milwaukee and he pieced together a staff this year for the Mets that got them all the way to the NLCS. They have a ton of money coming off the books and I fully expect him to go big game hunting with Uncle Steve's checkbook and I expect some good value/budget signings, as well. He is also savvy with the minor leagues and is working to build a robust farm system. They are off to a good start there, IMO. He also grew up a Met fan in NYC and knows what kind of player it takes to make it in Queens. I said I was excited when they got him and I stand by that. I was also onboard with the Mendoza signing and I am more than happy with him now. I don't think there are any young, 'up and coming' managers at the moment better than Mendy. They've tried new, they've tried experienced, and nothing has worked. I think this one ultimately will. He's a knowledgeable baseball guy through and through with good situational awareness and feel for the game. I have more genuine hope with Cohen, Stearns, & Mendoza than I have had in decades. But, as always, time will tell.

 

On 10/22/2024 at 9:45 AM, SinceThe70s said:

 

Great year and great run for sure. Completely unexpected going into the season and even moreso after the horrible start. Still, I can't shake the feeling that it was a missed opportunity. But then I look at the run diferential against the Dodgers (46-26) and realize they were fortunate to make it as far as they did.  

 

It was a great year, no doubt. It was easier to let go after losing in the NLCS because of the many magical moments we got to experience but there is still a small piece of me that was disappointed and wonders "what if". So many runners left on base in that series. A few timely knocks here and there and it may have turned out differently. We will never know now, obviously, but I honestly believe we would have handled the Skanks and been World Series Champions. How sweet would that have been to win it AND take down the 'Evil Empire' in a a year that seemed doomed from the start? They would have been the modern day 'Miracle Mets' (although it's hard to say that based on payroll). I was pulling for the Dodgers 100% in the WS although I threw up in my mouth a little doing so.

 

In any event, I really enjoyed this season when all was said and done and I am really looking forward to the 'Hot Stove' season. The Soto sweepstakes should be interesting. BTW, the Dodgers said they're interested in Soto if he is interested in them. WTF? How much more do they need?? If they land him, baseball is truly broken. Soto said he would listen to everyone and is not taking any deferred money like Ohtani did. He's not giving the Skanks a 'hometown' discount so it will be interesting to see if Steinbrenner is all in on bringing him back or if Soto grabs his bag elsewhere. Also, I will always love Pete Alonso for that HR in Milwaukee but I am ambivalent about bringing him back. I didn't think I would feel that way coming into his last season but I do. If he comes back, cool. If he leaves, I'm good. Just don't break the bank for him if it costs you a chance at Juan Soto and an ace like Corbin Burnes. If I had my way, I'd get Willy Adames (Brewers UFA), stick him at 3B, move Vientos to 1B, and let Pete walk. As always gents...LGM!

[Another Fan]

45 minutes ago, ExWNYer said:

@Gugny

 

I don't understand the bolded comment. He is universally recognized as one of the really good, young baseball minds in MLB today. He has done a phenomenal job over the years assembling pitching staffs for a budget conscious team in Milwaukee and he pieced together a staff this year for the Mets that got them all the way to the NLCS. They have a ton of money coming off the books and I fully expect him to go big game hunting with Uncle Steve's checkbook and I expect some good value/budget signings, as well. He is also savvy with the minor leagues and is working to build a robust farm system. They are off to a good start there, IMO. He also grew up a Met fan in NYC and knows what kind of player it takes to make it in Queens. I said I was excited when they got him and I stand by that. I was also onboard with the Mendoza signing and I am more than happy with him now. I don't think there are any young, 'up and coming' managers at the moment better than Mendy. They've tried new, they've tried experienced, and nothing has worked. I think this one ultimately will. He's a knowledgeable baseball guy through and through with good situational awareness and feel for the game. I have more genuine hope with Cohen, Stearns, & Mendoza than I have had in decades. But, as always, time will tell.

 

 

It was a great year, no doubt. It was easier to let go after losing in the NLCS because of the many magical moments we got to experience but there is still a small piece of me that was disappointed and wonders "what if". So many runners left on base in that series. A few timely knocks here and there and it may have turned out differently. We will never know now, obviously, but I honestly believe we would have handled the Skanks and been World Series Champions. How sweet would that have been to win it AND take down the 'Evil Empire' in a a year that seemed doomed from the start? They would have been the modern day 'Miracle Mets' (although it's hard to say that based on payroll). I was pulling for the Dodgers 100% in the WS although I threw up in my mouth a little doing so.

 

In any event, I really enjoyed this season when all was said and done and I am really looking forward to the 'Hot Stove' season. The Soto sweepstakes should be interesting. BTW, the Dodgers said they're interested in Soto if he is interested in them. WTF? How much more do they need?? If they land him, baseball is truly broken. Soto said he would listen to everyone and is not taking any deferred money like Ohtani did. He's not giving the Skanks a 'hometown' discount so it will be interesting to see if Steinbrenner is all in on bringing him back or if Soto grabs his bag elsewhere. Also, I will always love Pete Alonso for that HR in Milwaukee but I am ambivalent about bringing him back. I didn't think I would feel that way coming into his last season but I do. If he comes back, cool. If he leaves, I'm good. Just don't break the bank for him if it costs you a chance at Juan Soto and an ace like Corbin Burnes. If I had my way, I'd get Willy Adames (Brewers UFA), stick him at 3B, move Vientos to 1B, and let Pete walk. As always gents...LGM!

After last season not much the Mets would have done would have excited me.  That being said the image I had of Stearns was he was too much of an analytical guru  for this to work.  His age and lack of experience playing the game I thought would be a determinant to him being able to spot younger talent.  That being said I'm happy to admit I was off on him.  The moves he made all seemed to work last season.  I have full faith in team and Mendoza going forward.

 

The Yankees losing the World Series to the Dodgers definitely helped me feel good about the year.  While they had a real good season sorry that would have a real bitter pill for me to swallow seeing the Yankees celebrating another championship.