Mets Hit Rock Bottom
The Mets have officially hit rock bottom.
A four-game sweep at the hands of the Cubs. Six infield errors in one game. Twenty runs allowed in a disastrous doubleheader. David Peterson traded to Chicago. Fans chanting for Pete Alonso. Steve Cohen nowhere to be found.
How did a team that spent all offseason talking about “run prevention” become one of the worst defensive teams in baseball?
Tonight we break down everything that has gone wrong, where David Stearns deserves blame, whether Carlos Mendoza can survive, and whether the Mets are now the worst team in Major League Baseball.
“I have defended this organization for a long time. I’ve tried to be patient. I’ve tried to believe there was a plan. But after this week…I can’t defend what we’re watching anymore.”
The Mets have become an embarrassment.
This wasn’t simply getting swept.
This wasn’t simply losing six straight.
This was an organizational collapse.
Four-game sweep.
Twenty runs allowed in the doubleheader.
Six infield errors in one game.
David Peterson traded to the Cubs.
Then the Cubs finish the sweep the very next day.
This isn’t one bad series.
This is what this team has become. (Reuters)
Segment 1
The Six Error Disaster
Discuss
• Six infield errors.
• Five unearned runs.
• Routine plays not being made.
• Fundamentals completely gone.
Talk about how defense reflects preparation and attention to detail.
Championship teams don’t beat themselves.
The Mets are beating themselves every night. (Bleed Cubbie Blue)
Segment 2
Swept By The Cubs
The Cubs came into Citi Field.
They completely outplayed New York.
Better defense.
Better bullpen.
Better fundamentals.
Better energy.
The Mets looked defeated before the games even ended.
The final game perfectly summed up the series.
The Mets fought back…
…and still found another way to lose. (Reuters)
Segment 3
David Peterson Traded
Peterson wasn’t having a great season.
But let’s be honest…
He’s becoming the first casualty.
This isn’t about Peterson.
This is about waving the white flag.
The fire sale has begun.
Who’s next?
Senga?
Lindor?
Bullpen pieces?
This organization has reached sell mode before July. (New York Post)
Segment 4
Where Is Steve Cohen?
This is where I want answers.
Not another social media post.
Not another anonymous report.
Where is the owner?
Fans have invested.
Season-ticket holders invested.
Advertisers invested.
Where is the accountability?
You’re the highest payroll owner.
You sold a vision.
Now address the fan base.
Even if you can’t fix it today…
Talk to your fans.
Segment 5
David Stearns Has Failed
This offseason was built around one phrase:
“Run Prevention.”
Instead…
• Defensive collapse
• Pitching collapse
• Bullpen issues
• Lack of fundamentals
• Constant roster turnover
Nearly every major move has failed to deliver.
At some point this falls on the President of Baseball Operations.
Segment 6
Pete Alonso Chants
Perhaps the most embarrassing moment.
Fans chanting for Pete Alonso.
Not because Pete would’ve magically fixed everything.
Because fans are reminding ownership what they’ve lost.
It’s frustration.
It’s nostalgia.
It’s anger.
It’s a message.
Segment 7
Are The Mets The Worst Team In Baseball?
Not necessarily by record…
But ask yourself…
Who’s playing worse baseball right now?
Can’t field.
Can’t pitch consistently.
Can’t execute.
Can’t win close games.
No identity.
No confidence.
No direction.
You can argue no team is playing uglier baseball over the last couple of weeks. (New York Post)
Final Thoughts
Rock bottom isn’t defined by one loss.
It’s when your fans stop believing.
It’s when your players look defeated.
It’s when every night feels exactly the same.
The Mets are there.
The question now isn’t whether they’ll make the playoffs.
The question is…
How much lower can this go?
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