On April 5, 2010, the New York Mets opened the season with a 7-1 victory against the Florida Marlins. In front of the hometown fans, Johan Santana bested Josh Johnson in the first game of an otherwise forgettable year. The team finished a mediocre 79-83 record despite some solid pitching performances from Santana, R.A. Dickey, and multiple relievers.
The Opening Day lineup, however, gives a good picture of what was in store. We may not have known at the time, but the 2010 Mets were a mostly inept team at the plate.