Mets 2019 Obituary: The miracle run ends with four games left

On September 25, 2019, the New York Mets hopes of playing in the postseason passed away.

The 2019 New York Mets passed away suddenly on the evening of September 25. After a Milwaukee Brewers win, the Mets’ season was pronounced dead. It didn’t matter what they did on the field. The two Wild Card spots were taken.

The 2019 Mets leave behind a solid core featuring their new single-season home run champion, first baseman Pete Alonso. The rookie slugger is well on his way to becoming a baseball superstar if he hasn’t already made his way there this season.

Also left behind is yet another Cy Young worthy season from ace Jacob deGrom and a few starting pitchers with talent but plenty of questions. When the topic of death pops up, we often ask, why? Well, for the death of the 2019 Mets, one of the reasons is their pitching staff.

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Entering 2019, the Mets had one of those rotations many believed could compete with the best in baseball. A few duds by Noah Syndergaard and Zack Wheeler did some damage to their overall season numbers.

When they were at their best, they looked like the aces we know they can be. At their worst, we questioned if they were 2018 Jason Vargas in disguise.

Far from perfect, these Mets did bring us a lot of joy. The emergence of J.D. Davis as an everyday player with power shocked us. Jeff McNeil’s lengthy stay as one of the National League’s top hitters gave hope for plenty more in the future from his bat. We also witnessed Wilson Ramos challenge for the franchise’s longest hitting streak during the team’s amazing run in August.

The 2019 Mets brought fans together. And like every year, had many of us wanting to tear each other apart on social media.

Debates over Edwin Diaz and whether or not he should leave the closer’s role raged on. At some point, everyone stopped believing—at least for 2019.

Those who never wanted Robinson Cano in the first place puffed their chests out early only to round their shoulders a little more in the latter part of the season. We’ll all have a few more years to argue about him. Don’t worry if you missed a thing.

The 2019 Mets fought valiantly. With the end of this season, we have probably seen the final chapter of Todd Frazier and Juan Lagares in Flushing. There’s also a good chance Zack Wheeler returns to New York next as a visitor. Let’s also not forget manager Mickey Callaway who may soon join his former pitching coach on the unemployment line.

The death of the 2019 season isn’t the end of this franchise. The baseball gods can reincarnate. In March 2020, the games will count again.

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In lieu of flowers, we ask that you please send us some key free agents, an improved bullpen, and run support for Jacob deGrom.