There is an old adage in baseball that everybody wins 54 games, everybody loses 54 games and what you do with that other 54 matters. Well the Mets have lost their 54 (actually 56), but have not yet won their 54 (they're at 52). Looking at the final 54, the Mets need to win at a .537 (29-25) clip to hit the .500 mark. The division leading Nationals haven't posted a much higher win percentage than that, but looking at the last 40 games, the Mets can hit the mark.
As for the playoffs, well the Mets can reserve tee times now. There are 9 teams ahead of them in the standings. If this were basketball or hockey, maybe they'd have a chance. Another thing to consider is that their two best starting pitchers of late, deGrom and Wheeler have innings limits. Are you going to risk their futures for a shot at a .500 record? Me neither.
This team is playing well and they deserve to draw a crowd for their remaining games. If there is any question, the Sandy (Alderson) and Terry (Collins) show should be renewed. As one of my favorite banners on "Banner Day at Shea" once noted, "It's too cold in October anyway!"
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