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NY Mets should put all their chips in for a 2021 World Series Championship

By Matthew Cacace |
Aug 31, 2018; San Francisco, CA, USA; General view of the New York Mets baseball glove and cap before the game against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 31, 2018; San Francisco, CA, USA; General view of the New York Mets baseball glove and cap before the game against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – APRIL 30: Detail of the Nike shoes worn by Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets fist bump during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on April 30, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Mets 2-1. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – APRIL 30: Detail of the Nike shoes worn by Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets fist bump during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on April 30, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Mets 2-1. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) /

When billionaire Steve Cohen was first rumored to be purchasing the New York Mets, fans rejoiced as they would have a potential owner not afraid to spend some serious cash. Fast forward a little bit later, the Mets and their fans have exactly that.

Following his purchase of the Queens baseball team, Steve Cohen was quoted saying if we (The Mets) do not win a World Series in the next three to five years, it would be slightly disappointing. Cohen did say he would like to make the Mets a World Series winner sooner than the three to five-year mark and that he is not in it (being an owner) to be mediocre.

Just because Cohen set that three to five-year mark as a goal, does not mean we have to wait that long for the team to make an attempt at winning. As previously stated, Cohen said he would like to win sooner than that benchmark he set and he has gotten off to a good start with the moves in that direction.

The Mets already have a window of opportunity and should take advantage by putting their chips all in for a 2021 World Series.

Cohen cleaned house the first day he took over and brought in his own guys that were headlined by Sandy Alderson. Following the front office turn over the team traded for and extended star shortstop Francisco Lindor, signed quality major league players in Marcus Stroman, James McCann, Taijuan Walker, Trevor May, and Aaron Loup, and brought in some solid bench players/depth with guys like Kevin Pillar, Jonathan Villar, Albert Almora Jr, and many others.

It did not take long for Cohen to show he meant what he said as he pulled out his checkbook and signed quality players, and signed one of the game’s best and biggest stars for a Mets record 10-year $341 million dollar contract extension.

When at full health, the Mets have one of the best and one of the deepest teams in the league that can for sure hang with everyone else. With key pieces on the field every day and a strong bench to back them up, they are in a pretty good position before the possibility of adding anyone else at the trade deadline.

WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 26: Robinson Cano #24 of the New York Mets plays second base against the Washington Nationals during game 1 of a double header at Nationals Park on September 26, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 26: Robinson Cano #24 of the New York Mets plays second base against the Washington Nationals during game 1 of a double header at Nationals Park on September 26, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) /

Robinson Cano and his big contract return in 2022

In addition to the talent the Mets already have, they have money being added back onto the books next season without signing or trading for anyone with Robinson Cano. Currently out for the 2021 season due to a positive PED test, the Mets do not have to pay him for this current season, but will next season when he is set to return.

Cano is still under contract for two more seasons, each at a little over $20 million once the Mets receive money from the Mariners as part of the trade that sent the former All-Star to Queens. Although Cohen has plenty of money, $20 million a season is a lot of money to eat for a guy that will be 39 and 40 coming off a PED suspension. The Mets should take advantage of not paying him this season and utilize the money to further strengthen the roster for a possible parade in late October or early November.

Relative even playing field

Shockingly enough, no MLB team has really separated themselves from the pack yet. Two weeks into June, all the divisions are still pretty tight at the top. The only division that does not look like it will have an exciting race down the stretch is the American League Central. Every National League division is set up for at least a three-team race in each.

With no team having steamed rolled the league yet as the Dodgers have in recent years, it gives the Mets a better chance of making a deep run. Although there are very strong teams in the league that will definitely give the Mets a run for their money, there is no team when I look around that makes me think “oh no” or “we don’t have a chance”.

Once the Amazins get back to full strength or at least close to it and possibly add a few pieces at the trade deadline, we could see them as a clear favorite in which they will need to go all-in on the season.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 06: Michael Conforto #30 of the New York Mets prepares to bat against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field on September 06, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 06: Michael Conforto #30 of the New York Mets prepares to bat against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field on September 06, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images) /

Important pending free agents

Similar to the Robinson Cano situation and how his money will be back on the books next season, the Mets run into the problem of a few important soon-to-be free agents on their roster. Michael Conforto, Marcus Stroman, and Noah Syndergaard are all set to be free agents following the 2021 season and will more than likely see a pretty significant pay raise.

The likelihood of bringing back all three is low, so making a push this season is even all that more important. Although Conforto and Syndergaard have not had big impacts this season due to injury, they are key pieces to the team when healthy and they are both set to return at some point during the season.

Special feeling early on in Queens

It is no secret the Mets have had both an interesting but also exciting season so far. They lost a good chunk of their starting lineup to injury and then lost a large majority of their bench players who were filling in. They even lost a couple of their third-string players to make matters more interesting.

Despite the injury bug catching almost everyone on the roster, the Mets have still found ways to win no matter who is on the field. In the past couple of seasons, it seemed like the team would completely fall apart when two or three guys would go on the injured list, now the Mets find a way no matter who is on the field.

This season has a little bit of a different feel to it so far. Is it the fact we have a full baseball season for the first time since 2019? We have fans in the crowd for the first time since 2019? Or is this Mets team actually special and they should make that push for a potential 2021 World Series title?

Only time will tell what the true answer is, but the Mets should take into consideration all the above factors and go all-in on making a serious run and hopefully bring back a Championship to Queens in 2021.

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