There’s obviously much speculation and hype surrounding the future of the team as a whole. From playoff contention, home grown talent, to Captain status, curiousity peaked when former captain and beloved former Third Baseman David Wright had his number retired this year.
1. So one may make the valid argument that the team, which obviously lacks direction, needs a public freshly appointed leader.
Enter three names that come to mind when you are talking leads.
It is a given that Right Fielder Juan Soto, 26, is on his first season in Queens. He should by no means be considered qualified, but, if the team does not act fast enough, he may eventually end up being qualified.
Now you have Francisco Lindor, SS, 31. Lindor is no stranger to the MVP conversation, from his days in Cleveland to his heroic moments with the Mets.
Realistically speaking, as much as we love Pete Alonso, 30, he may have earned a career long, mega-deal with the Mets, but also not quite “Captain Material.”
So that evidently leaves Lindor as the best and obvious clear as day candidate.
Lindor displays a top notch offensive level of play atop excellent defensive apabilities. Not only is his impressive playing resume proof of his authenticity, his professionalism and leadership speaks volumes unheard.
The time is this offseason to make him the next team Captain.
2. You have to let go of things halting your progress in order to elevate.
It is simply a shame that certain players have “flashes” or shades of the next big thing but simply end up with you eating your popcorn in the theatre alone, and the curtains closing after a sad ending. If you can recall SP Steven Matz, that seems to be the case of SP Kodai Senga.
Senga’s a solid pitcher, but his inability to stay healthy is taking up a pivitol spot on the team, which is the starting pitching rotation.
The team should really take an in depth look at this situation that is simply beng overlooked due to the strength he displays “when” if he is even healthy anymore.
3. Jeff McNeil’s time is up in New York.
McNeil is 33 years old. Since the team likely doesn’t plan on naming him team captain, his best plan is likely to find another team that is not needing a crucial performance offensively at that spot, because where the Mets are headed, McNeil is not helping them reach. In fact, his antics yelling and hitting below average are simply making the team look awful from many angles and viewpoints.
With this being said, these are 3 things the team must do this offseason if they expect to have any sort of leverage or improvemnent in the standings come 2026.
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