When asked how good the Mets are, Buck Showalter told the media: ""We'll find out in September and October. The game always answers your questions. Our curiosity is always satisfied."
The 2022 Mets is far different and far better than the 2015 (and/or 2016) teams. To steal the old cliché, they are a blue collar, "never say die" roster of young and veteran players hungry to win.
When you think about great sports rivalries, what teams come to mind?
Typically, on the eve of a new series, I will brew up a cup of coffee and retreat to my home office where I will spend an hour or more reading about the next opponent.
Major League Baseball umpire Dan Bellino apologized for his behavior earlier this week -- and that should be enough.
The writing was on the wall for Robinson Cano. His tenure with the Mets was coming to an end. At age 39, he coasted into 2022 with his career on fumes.