When the Mets lost 2 out of 3 to the Nationals, and went to 2-4 for the season, there has been a lot of Fire Jerry proclaiming. I have 2 problems with this. 1) is that if you're going to fire Jerry 6 games into the season, why not do it at the end of last year? 2) we're a great catch away from being 3-3, and we lost a game in extras. While we're struggling to hit, and some of the pitching hasn't been great so far, the Mets are not in terrible shape, just yet. Even if they are, there is hope for next season and 2012. The Mets still have a core of David Wright, Jose Reyes, Jason Bay and Johan Santana. They will be joined in 2011 by Josh Thole and Ike Davis. Ruben Tejada will provide great defence at second base, instead of the black hole that is Luis Castillo. Jeff Francoeur can provide ok offence in right field, and if Plus/Minus is right, above average defence. Carlos Beltran will play out his contract, and will be resigned to a cheaper 2 year deal, and still hit to a tune of a .372 wOBA. And if he doesn't, Fernando Martinez will make his long anticipated debut. Meanwhile, Johan Santana will pitch well, Jon Niese and Mike Pelfrey will provide 4.25 FIPs and Oliver Perez will be serviceable. Jenrry Mejia will be a starter and be awesome.
So don't panic yet Mets fans. The future is still bright enough.
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