The Mets’ clubhouse resembled a traffic jam on the Grand Central Parkway on Tuesday.
To get to batting practice, Matt Harvey slinked by members of the news media, who have multiplied in number with the team’s climb to the top of the standings. Recalled players like Kevin Plawecki, who once held prime real estate in the middle of the locker room, were now scrunched in a corner by the bullpen catchers.
“We got a lot of people here now,” Manager Terry Collins said before the Mets’ 14-8 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. “If you want something to eat, you better get in the dining hall early.