The Mets opened the season with a series win over the Florida Marlins. Their record stands at a monumental 2-1. I advise Met fans to soak up that above .500 taste while it lasts. It won't be there for long.
In all seriousness, the Mets are likely in for a rough year. We all know the Phillies locked up the division in the offseason when they acquired Cliff Lee. The Mets' best player, Johan Santana, is out until late June or early July. He went under the knife for shoulder surgery in September 2010 and still needs time to recuperate. When he does return, there is no guarantee he will be the Johan of old. Carlos Beltran is banged up as well. He missed most of last season with a knee injury and underperformed when he was on the field. There is no telling what type of production he will provide the Mets with this year.
Terry Collins, the new manager, and Sandy Alderson, the new General Manager, will work to steer this ship in the right direction. Collins has a fiery personality and won't accept lackluster and uninspired play, regardless of their position in the standings. Met fans are certainly delighted about the release of Louis Castillo and Oliver Perez, but this team is still littered with question marks. It is unlikely that 2011 will be anything more than a rebuilding year for the Mets.
The season is young though. Miracles do happen. Just ask the '69 Mets.
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