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Mets Season in Review: Jeurys Familia

By Richard Heaton
Oct 5, 2016; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Jeurys Familia (27) throws during the ninth inning against the San Francisco Giants in the National League wild card playoff baseball game at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 5, 2016; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Jeurys Familia (27) throws during the ninth inning against the San Francisco Giants in the National League wild card playoff baseball game at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /
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Was a 50 save season expected?

Jun 30, 2016; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Jeurys Familia (27) reacts after getting the final out against the Chicago Cubs during the ninth inning at Citi Field. The Mets defeated the Cubs 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 30, 2016; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Jeurys Familia (27) reacts after getting the final out against the Chicago Cubs during the ninth inning at Citi Field. The Mets defeated the Cubs 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

Coming into the 2016 season, Familia already had one season in the books with 43 Saves, which was tied for the franchise record at the time. After pitching to a stellar 1.85 ERA over a league leading 65 games finished along with 76 total games, it would have been hard to top.

The Mets were hoping that this was something that could be replicated though, and Familia should have been on pace for an ERA around 2 while hovering around 40 saves with a total of 75 to 80 strikeouts.

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