The Mets are 48-45, two games behind the Cubs for the second wild card spot and three games behind the Nationals for first place in the National League East. For the first time since 2008, they’re playing meaningful games in late-July. Their starting rotation is the envy of every team in baseball. And the fans are 10 days away from a revolt.
Why is that?
For the better part of five years, Mets fans have been patiently waiting for Sandy Alderson’s plan to materialize. For burdensome contracts to come off the books and recently-drafted players to develop.