Jacob deGrom did not pitch Sunday and the Mets won nevertheless, which is a reflection on the current condition of the reeling Phillies. But it also is part of a growing puzzle that will challenge the Mets, particularly whoever succeeds Sandy Alderson.
The totality of the past two years strongly suggests the Mets are not a good team and reconstruction is imperative. But let’s face it, the Wilpons are not hiring someone who recommends a raze as the best strategy to rise.
And you can see the seducing qualities that would coerce GM candidates to sell what Mets ownership wants to hear.