In many ways, the Mets’ 2022 season was a huge step forward. Not only did they surpass the 100-win mark for the fourth time in franchise history, but they also exceeded preseason expectations.
As we sit here the day after the San Diego Padres eliminated them in the Wild Card Series, though, none of that matters. All anybody can think about are the what-ifs.
What if Starling Marte didn’t miss the final month of the regular season with a fractured finger? What if the Mets won just one (1!) game in Atlanta during the second-to-last series?