SAVAGE VIEWS – A THANKFUL GUY

 SAVAGE VIEWS – A THANKFUL GUY

As a long-term Mets fan, there is a lot to be thankful for. 

The 2024 season surpassed expectations for most Mets fans. We gave the Dodgers a run for their money in the playoff series. We were clearly the second best team in MLB. The Dodgers were by far the best team and the way they manhandled the Yankees was a joy to behold.

Here we are going from a transition team in 2024 to a team that will enter 2025 as favorites to make the playoffs. A lot needs to happen this off season to make next year an exciting year. Most pundits give the Mets a better than an even chance to sign Juan Soto. If Soto is signed, there’s a good chance that Pete Alonso remains a Met. On the other hand, failure to sign Soto will force the Mets to dive into uncharted waters.

 

Regardless, next year’s version of the Mets will be dynamic.

I’m thankful we have an owner like Steve Cohen who will take the necessary steps to field a winning team next year. Thank goodness the Wilpon years are behind us. It’s nice to be in on every major free agent, all we have to do is sign two or three.

I’m thankful that we have our own MVP in Lindor. Anyway you look at it he is one of the best players in baseball and he is a true ambassador for the sport. Carlos Mendoza, as a rookie manager, was a contender for Manager of the year.  A pretty good sign, if you ask me.

Is there any doubt that next year’s starting rotation will be superior? Hopefully, they re-sign Manaea and add one of Fried, Burnes or Snell to the mix.  

The biggest challenge will be rebuilding the bullpen. I’m confident that they will find at least two to three strong arms to make us more competitive with the Dodgers.

I’m thankful that we have a strong minor league system that will soon start churning out top major league talent. I worry that they deplete the system in a trade for the likes of Garrett Crochet. There are too many quality free agents that cost only a draft pick while retaining top prospects. 

I’ve said it before, this team needs to get younger. In the next year prospects such as Williams and Gilbert need a path to move on up.

Tomorrow I’ll be on my way to northern New Jersey and then onto Long Island to celebrate Thanksgiving with friends and family. Wish all readers of Mack’s Mets a very Happy Thanksgiving.

Ray

November 26, 2024