Having an identity is not always going to lead a team to a championship. It helps, though. It creates a bond, chemistry, and gets the fans even more into the season than they normally do with a team with no distinguishable characteristics. The 2020 New York Mets may be fortunate to have their identity already lined up.
Coming into 2019, I didn’t know who these Mets were. There were a lot of new faces in the dugout and front office to have a clear expectation. As this season has unfolded, we’ve seen a lot more personality than we did in 2018.