The New York Mets lost another game last night (Thursday) in a way only they know the secret.
Leading by three runs in the eighth inning, the New York outfit let that lead slip away, eventually heading for a 13-10 loss in ten innings to the Atlanta Braves, who completed the sweep.
Never before in their 61-year history have the Mets lost three straight after leading each by three or more points. This is the feat they have just achieved…
This loss puts them fourth and second to last in the American League East Division, eight and a half games behind the Braves at the top. Things are therefore very bad in New York, as evidenced by their record of 30 wins against 33 losses.
And all that is without counting the fact that Pete Alonso’s name could be on the injured list.
It is said that it is in adversity that we recognize great men. It is therefore in the coming weeks that we will see the true value of owner Steve Cohen.
And his usual approach of spending even more money won’t be in the options at this time.
What will the wealthy owner do then? The easy solution would be to thank manager Buck Showalter.
It is true that the skipper has taken some dubious decisions since the start of this campaign. But is he really responsible for the collapse of a starting rotation that has already reserved places in CHSLDs?
Which brings us to the general manager, Billy Eppler, the craftsman of this training which tears. His position could also be in jeopardy, considering the performance fell short of expectations from the players he put on the pitch and the money he spent.
A change of scenery sometimes works wonders, as in the case of the Philadelphia Phillies last year, but other times it changes absolutely nothing.
In the case of the Mets and their huge payroll, a reorganization is necessary. It remains to be seen who will suffer the wrath of the big boss.
- Santiago Espinal and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. with 50 Cent.
- Things are bad for Corey Kluber.
- Badly invested money.
- Ozzie Albies and his style.
