The 2024 New York Mets were a whirlwind, an exhausting, exhilarating thrill ride of improbability. They were a ragtag group of well-paid misfits, with the magic of an anthropomorphic purple blob and a Latin pop earworm. The Mets rode the good vibes all the way to the NLCS. An MVP runner-up campaign from shortstop Francisco Lindor helped too.
Here are the five main questions that will shape what’s sure to be a fascinating and active winter in Queens.
1. How high will the payroll go?
Mets owner Steve Cohen is, according to Forbes, the 39th richest person in America.