New York Mets need an exorcism as soon as possible
New York Mets owner Steve Cohen promised that everything would change with the franchise. The team would start to act like a major market franchise, with the expectation that championships would follow. Anything short of a World Series would be a failure. It was certainly a refreshing message to a fan base that was used to the constant mediocrity that was spelled W-I-L-P-O-N.
But no matter how much things change, everything stays the same. Such has been the case with the Mets and their constant injury woes this year. Even those players that were supposed to be on the comeback trail, such as Noah Syndergaard, have been enduring setbacks, as he has been shut down for six weeks.
BREAKING: Noah Syndergaard won't throw for six weeks, Luis Rojas said.
— Tim Healey (@timbhealey) May 27, 2021
Syndergaard has right elbow inflammation. No damage to the UCL, Rojas adds.
New York Mets need an old priest and a new priest
On the positive side, Syndergaard is not lost for the year. It was easy to assume the worst after his dramatic decrease in velocity over the course of his inning and how much his slider deteriorated. Although his timeline is moved back, he should still be able to make an impact over the final few weeks of the season.
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The Mets’ injury woes this year have not been limited to Syndergaard. At one point, they were missing all but one of their projected starting five for the rotation. Francisco Lindor is the only healthy starting infielder from Opening Day. They have gone through four centerfielders this year. Currently, 16 players are at home on the Injured List.
Clearly, there is something wrong at Citi Field. There are forces at work that cannot be handled by the training staff or modern medicine. It is time for Cohen to add some more forces to the Mets’ front office and medical staff. It is time for an old priest and a new priest.
Maybe the Wilpon’s sold their souls for that one brilliant Matt Harvey season. Or maybe some fan sold their soul back in 1986 for Mookie Wilson‘s grounder to find a gap under Bill Buckner‘s glove. Or maybe Citi Field was built on an ancient burial ground. But it is time for something different.
Next. Time for Lindor to step up. dark
The New York Mets need an exorcism. Their spate of injuries, including the most recent setback for Noah Syndergaard, can only be the work of the supernatural.