There’s a lot being said about the New York Mets’ struggles. Some believe that they’re a result of injuries; others a consequence of one of the slowest lineups in recent memory.
Here’s a not-so-bold idea: the team’s woes could, among other things, be attributed to guys not stepping up when they need to.
Actually, this is the most plausible theory. Heading into the season, there was little to no doubt that the club had the talent to compete with the big boys of the National League (i.e. the Cubs, who incidentally are 5.5 games out of a wild card spot).