The recent turmoil is why I was wrong about the New York Mets

It’s time I was honest with you about something regarding the New York Mets. However, most of you already knew that I was wrong, the recent history defends why I am apologizing.

Back in April, I wrote about how the Mets would be New York’s darling come season’s end.

Well time changes all, right?

At this point in the season, it is obvious how off I was, but given the recent spotlight surrounding the Mets’ season, I would have figured it was because of poor play. It was more than that.

So what happened?

With all due respect to the New York Yankees, when you are without your two biggest hitters for a majority to the start of your season, it gives off the perception of doom and gloom.

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Forget the record, the Yankees, in general, made some underrated offseason moves and it has netted them even greater attention because of it.

Gio Urshella and DJ LeMahieu have found great success as starters for the misfit Yanks and have even found themselves in the All-Star election vote to be starters in this year’s Midsummer’s Classic.

Why would I have believed the New York Mets would be better than the Yankees?

Well, they have great talent on offense in Pete Alonso and Jeff McNeil, as well as the reigning Cy Young award winner Jacob deGrom anchoring the rotation.

But the Mets have become dysfunctional beyond what their record is.

The incident with Mickey Callaway and Jason Vargas and Newsday’s Tim Healey brought on added negative attention to a manager who is already on the hot seat. Brodie Van Wagenen, the GM, apparently was reported as the one who had deGrom pulled from his start in Arizona; overruling Callaway’s authority as manager.

It’s a mess to say the least.

So now what?

If the Mets want out of this mess they also have to do better with the cleanup.

Callaway’s ‘apology’ has now been put under further scrutiny for just how… well odd it was:

Pitcher Jason Vargas’ statement didn’t really come off as heartfelt or apologetic either:

Regarding the Van Wagenen situation, of course, the new GM is the former agent of deGrom, it raises some eyebrows as if he is defending and protecting a former client.

Here is what Callaway had to say regarding that:

Whether you think it is time for a firing or some sort of change with the organization, it was time for me to change my opinion on the miserable New York Mets.