#Can The Mets Pull Off a Miracle Run?

The Mets followed the Subway Series’ triumphs with an absolute dude. A 1-5 stretch had them 5.5 games back in the NL East and a whopping 7 games back for the second NL Wild Card spot entering Monday. With 12 games to go, can the Mets go on a miracle run to the playoffs? It will take nothing short of a miracle, but in the words of Jim Carrey in “Dumb & Dumber”…so you’re saying there’s a chance?

Nelson Figueroa and I talk about this final dozen games on the latest “Amazin’ But True” podcast as Mets legend Doc Gooden joins the show for some “Once Upon A Time In Queens” talk, 1986 Mets, current Mets and lots more in a fantastic convo.

Amazin’ But True Podcast Opening Segment with Jake & Figgie:

• ROUGH WEEK: 1-5 week after Subway Series doomed them. They could have got within two games if they took care of business against the Cardinals and Phillies. Losing Sunday probably would have put the icing on the cake. Phillies are now the team to watch to potentially win the NL East. Luis Rojas continued to manage the same way and not let starters go deeper into the game. Why was he using Brad Hand in big spots in tight games?
• PLAYOFFS: Is there any chance the Mets can go on a miracle playoff run? What would need to happen? Mets need to pick up 2.5 games between now and next Thursday so they can be three games back going to Atlanta.

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Dwight “Doc” Gooden Interview:
1986 Mets World Series champion pitcher (1984-1994), Rookie of the Year, Cy Young Award winner

• ONCE UPON A TIME IN QUEENS: Has not watched the whole thing yet. Going to watch with his kids and explain to his younger kids about some of the things that went on with the 1986 team. He still regrets missing the 1986 parade.
• PLAYING IN NY: These players need to realize that fans are booing your performance, not you as a person. Everything is bigger here and if you win, you will be remembered in New York forever.
• ACCOUNTABILITY: Players need to hold each other accountable and the Mets need a manager to hold players accountable. Davey Johnson was a player’s manager, but also held guys accountable.

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