Paul Articulates - Reason to be thankful

Mets fans may seem ungracious at times because we are often complaining about either bad skills, bad management, or bad luck.  That comes with the territory, being one of only eight teams (Mariners, Pirates, Brewers, Rockies, Padres, Tigers, Guardians) that have not hoisted a championship trophy in the 37 last years.

But this is the season of thankfulness, so for this post, I chose to look on the bright side and give thanks for what I consider to be the top eight of the many blessings that the Mets have:

• Steve Cohen – an owner that loves the Mets and has the resources and the will to spend them to make the team great.

• David Stearns – often the most sought after candidate for a job doesn’t end up with our team, but Steve wanted him and made it happen.

• The pitching lab - now we can really develop our talent and make the prospects as good as the scouts said they were.  Hey, we can just fix Drew Smith so we won't have to trade him and then have him haunt the Mets by becoming a dominant reliever for another team.

• A loaded farm system – we seldom possess such riches, but our minor league system has several strong prospects that are playing their way towards the big leagues in the next few years.

• Pete Alonso – a home grown product that has brought much excitement to New York with his prolific power hitting.  He has been mentioned with so many of the all-time great sluggers in several categories measuring career power numbers at his age.

• Francisco Lindor – despite all the whining by fans in his first few years, he has proven to be a leader, an outstanding glove, and a silver slugger.

• A blue Ford Bronco – yes, Jeff McNeil finally got his car from Francisco Lindor for winning the 2022 batting title.

• Mack’s Mets – every team has plenty of news sites and opinions from talking heads, but it is only here that you find plenty of information and dialogue about the prospects that will shape future teams.

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!