Your 2025 New York Mets: Wake me up when September ends.
“We’ll kind of just see where we go through the rest of September.” -David Stearns [New York Post]
“I think we’re staying open-minded to all of it. Right now, we’re going turn by turn … really, at this point, it’s series by series and see where we are. -David Stearns [New York Post]
The Mets would lose every game after this quote.
“We obviously know where [the Reds are] at but at the same time, we’re not really focused on that. We’re focused on winning
every game, on going 1-0 every day. We were able to do that today.” -David Peterson [MLB]
Wish some more players would start making the right choice.
“I’ve been in that situation before. I know I’ve got two choices: win the game or lose the game. So I made the right choice: win the game.” -Edwin Díaz [MLB]
Did Carlos Mendoza use ChatGPT for some quotes on having McLean, Tong, and Sproat in the Mets’ major league rotation?
“We keep talking about having these three young kids pitching at this level and where we’re at in the season and the meaning of every game and here they are.” -Carlos Mendoza [MLB]
“The three guys, they’ve been together for quite a bit now. For them to be here, I’m pretty sure that they’ll learn from each other.” -Carlos Mendoza [MLB]
When things are going great.
“I don’t know [regarding of the team’s inconsistency]. We’re trying to figure out what is going on. But we’re definitely working.” -Juan Soto [New York Post]
Some very direct, ho-hum quotes from Brandon Sproat after his first start in the big leagues.
“Obviously, the walks, just fell behind hitters, and then I didn’t have my heater but that’s part of pitching. Some days, you’re not going to have a certain pitch, and you got to go out there and figure out a way.” -Brandon Sproat [New York Post]
“On to the next one.” -Brandon Sproat [New York Post]
Carlos Mendoza (derogatory?) on Edwin Díaz getting the save despite loading the bases before recording an out.
“That’s what makes him who he is.” -Carlos Mendoza [MLB]
It’s been a while since we’ve seen a Ryne Stanek quote.
“[Diaz] definitely didn’t make it easy but it was one hell of a Houdini.” -Ryne Stanek [MLB]
This Week in Phillies Quotes:
“For me, it was more of keeping us in the game and giving us a chance to win and go for the sweep which is obviously something we wanted. As we wind down the season, every win counts.” -Jesús Luzardo [MLB]
“[On if Luzardo ever threw 7 perfect innings] Well, maybe in high school but that definitely wasn’t after giving up four runs in the first. So that was a good one.” -Jesús Luzardo [New York Post]
“A lot of credit to ‘Zeus. He just did an incredible job of keeping the offense in the game. I’m pretty sure he was perfect after the first inning, which is just incredible in and of itself.” -Harrison Bader [New York Post]
“No, I found out after. I knew it’d been a while, but I wasn’t sure. By the eighth, the first was kind of like a blur.” -Jesús Luzardo [New York Post]
“The whole game, really, was probably as impressive a win as we’ve had all year… [Luzardo] just settled right in and gave us eight strong innings. It’s really unbelievable. And the offense kept coming, they just didn’t quit.” -Rob Thomson [New York Post]
It’s been a rough week for the Mets but, don’t worry, here’s Pete Alonso with nearly 200 words to make you feel better.
“I feel great. If the season were to end today, we’ve got a chance to roll the dice in the playoffs. As years in the past have shown, wherever you start out doesn’t really mean much.” -Pete Alonso [MLB]
“Have we played our best baseball? No. I know our ceiling is sky-high, but you can look at it two ways. You can look at it as, ‘OK, we haven’t played our best baseball up to this point.’ Or you can look at it as, ‘The talent in this room is undeniable.’” -Pete Alonso [MLB]
“We just flat-out have to do a better job but thankfully, we’ve put ourselves in a playoff position. We’ve played some pretty good ball all year. But we’re coming down the stretch, and in order for us to roll the dice in October, we need to play some better baseball. Because it’s an earned privilege.” -Pete Alonso [MLB]
“Every year is a new story. We’ll see what happens, because I feel like our best days are ahead of us. I really do, because talent-wise, this team is too good. I believe in these guys. We continue to believe in each other. Has it been pretty? No. But we’re going to figure it out, and we’re going to do it.” -Pete Alonso [MLB]
No one can question Alvy’s toughness, but the guy has a -15 wRC+ since returning from the IL, so what are we doing here?
“We have confidence that Alvy is going to do everything he possibly can to get through this, to contribute, to help us win but I’d be lying if I said I knew exactly how this was going to play out. This is an injury, and it’s always tough to know exactly how that’s going to progress.” -David Stearns [MLB]
“It’s pretty unbelievable. When he first went down with the ligament … we’re talking about his season potentially being over. And then a few days later, he’s already taking swings at full go. And then he goes down [to Syracuse], first game gets hit and he’s got a fracture. Two days later, he’s swinging the bat again.” -Carlos Mendoza [MLB]
“It’s unbelievable. And then for him to be back here already playing games, you’ve got to give him a lot of credit.” -Carlos Mendoza [MLB]
“Nobody knows. We’re talking about the ligament and the pinky finger, so there’s a lot going on, but he feels fine. He feels really good. The reports from the coaches in Triple-A, there’s no hesitation with him swinging the bat, throwing the ball. So I’m just excited to have him back here.” -Carlos Mendoza [MLB]
Davey Johnson, 1943 – 2025
“[After David Cone’s first start with the Mets was a disaster, with 10 runs allowed in five innings.] [Davey Johnson] called me into his office and told me he believed in me and that I would learn from that experience.” -David Cone [ESPN]
“He also encouraged [second baseman] Wally Backman to put a softball in my chair in the clubhouse the next day to make fun of how my fastball looked to the Houston Astros the night before — a great combo of confidence and humility to keep me honest and teach me how to get over bad games.” -David Cone [ESPN]
“He believed in his players. He believed in us. He was one of us. He believed in every last one of us… He would never throw you under the bus… We all loved him.” – Darryl Strawberry [ESPN]
“Davey Johnson was the greatest manager I ever played for. He let us do our own thing. This is a sad day for the Mets and for the 1986 Mets family.” -Darryl Strawberry [Mets]
“Without a doubt he saved my career. He let me be myself on the field. He knew when to be tough and when to take it easier. It was a joy playing for him.” -Keith Hernandez [Mets]
“He was just a player’s manager. He made it fun to go to the field. He laid down the law when needed, but other times he just let us play.” -Mookie Wilson [Mets]
“He took a chance on me when I was 19. Davey wasn’t afraid to make a tough decision. I know I wouldn’t have had the career I did without him” — Dwight Gooden [Mets]
“Getting to the major leagues is tough. Succeeding in the major leagues is even harder, and to accomplish that you need a guardian angel. Davey was my guardian angel.” — Ron Darling [Mets]
“Davey was really a forward thinker. He knew his players strengths and weaknesses. He always set us up to have success as a team and individually. Our Met family has lost a quality man” — Roger McDowell [Mets]
