Your 2026 New York Mets: There is no more darkness.
“Despite all of our efforts, Mendy’s included, we haven’t been able to get this going this year and I take responsibility for that. These are very difficult decisions. I have a ton of respect for him. At the same time, this is my job and I have a responsibility in the best of my ability and the best of my judgment to lead the organization.” -David Stearns [Amazin Avenue]
The place is New York City, and this is the eve of the end because even at midnight,
it’s high noon, the hottest day in history, and you’re about to spend it in the twilight zone.
“I don’t believe that our record on the field this year is indicative of some of the advancements that we’ve made in the organization, but clearly, our record is nowhere good enough” -David Stearns [Amazin Avenue]
There was a scientist on the radio this morning.
“We had faith in Mendy. We had faith collectively that we were going to turn this around. We haven’t and it got to the point where we felt as though a change was necessary.” -David Stearns [Amazin Avenue]
He said that it’ll get a lot hotter, more each day, now that we’re moving so close to the sun.
“It’s human to be distracted by especially the enormity of it, especially the level of care that exists in the world and in this city for it. It’s easy. That doesn’t make it constructive or good for us.” – Shawn Andy Green [Amazin Avenue]
And that’s why we’re… that’s why we’re…
“There’s been plenty enough people that have not loved my leadership style in different ways along the journey. You learn from that, you try to be the best you can for everybody” – Sean Andy Green [Amazin Avenue]
/The word that Mrs. Bronson is unable to put into the hot, still, sodden air is “doomed” because the people you’ve just seen have been handed a death sentence./
“The best thing we can do is recognize what keeps most people from performing is the burden they carry with them to work every day” – Shonn Greene Andy Green [Amazin Avenue]
One month ago, the earth suddenly changed its elliptical orbit, and began to follow a path which gradually, moment by moment, day by day, took it closer to the sun.
“I don’t see [Lindor or Soto] going anywhere, and frankly I think that’s a story that was last year’s story, and that actually am told and believe strongly that these guys are getting along much bette and so I just don’t see that as an issue anymore. I’m lucky enough to have two high-quality players like that, and with the elimination of whatever issues there were last year, I’m thrilled that they’re on the team.” -Steve Cohen [SNY]
And all of man’s little devices to stir up the air are now no longer luxuries.
“I think it came down to one simple question. Were we gonna extend Carlos [Mendoza] or not? And if the answer was no, in my discussions with David [Stearns] we both agreed. … give him a break. The guy is sitting in front of cameras every day. If you’re not gonna extend him — I describe it as a mercy shot, given where the club was.” -Steve Cohen [SNY]
They happen to be pitiful and panicky keys to survival.
“I watched that game where we had the six errors and the next day we had two errors. The club just wasn’t playing well. That’s just the way it is. When you take the manager’s job — I don’t know too many managers that are in that role forever. And that’s just part of the gig. Sometimes you have to make a change.” -Steve Cohen [SNY]
The time is five minutes to 12, midnight.
“People want to express themselves, I don’t have a problem with that. In fact, I support that,” Cohen said to The Post’s Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman on “The Show” Podcast. “When they get to the point where there are people around them complaining that they are ruining their day at the ballpark. Well, you have a right to express yourself, but not to the point where you’re ruining other people’s experiences.” -Steve Cohen [New York Post]
There is no more darkness.
“I don’t feel good.” -Freddy Peralta [New York Post]
