New York Mets: A Season to Forget and Public Apologies
New York – The New York Mets starred in a collapse that will be marked in the recent history of Major League Baseball. After a remarkable start to the season, the New York team said goodbye to the postseason, leaving a bitter taste among its followers. On June 12th, the Mets boasted the best record in MLB (45-24). However, the team failed to maintain the pace and finished the regular season with an 83-79 record, yielding the last National League wild card to the Cincinnati Reds, who advanced on a tiebreaker.Following the elimination, club owner Steve Cohen offered a public apology to the fans, calling the season “unacceptable.” Cohen, who invested heavily in the team, including signing Dominican Juan Soto to a record contract of $765 million, assured that a thorough analysis will be carried out to assess the causes of the poor performance and make strategic decisions for the future. The Mets suffered five losses in their last eight games and, despite having a roster valued at over $340 million, failed to qualify for the postseason in the three-wildcard era. David Stearns, president of baseball operations, will hold a press conference in the coming hours to detail the organization’s next steps, which could include adjustments to the coaching staff. Additionally, first baseman Pete Alonso announced that he will use his opt-out clause to become a free agent this winter, which represents an additional challenge for the management.To all Mets fans everywhere: I owe you an apology. You did your part by showing up and supporting the team. We didn’t do ours. The result was unacceptable.
Steve Cohen
