When Johan Santana threw a no-hitter for the New York Mets, the white whale in Flushing was harpooned. Plenty of franchises have these “out-of-reach” accomplishments. For the Mets, one that has continued to elude them is an MVP.
The Mets are one of only three MLB franchises without an MVP to their name. The other two, the Arizona Diamondbacks and Tampa Bay Rays, have had only 20 years to get one. The Amazins have had almost three times as long.
In 1988, the two guys on the roster came close to capturing the award.