When I picture the New York Mets, I don’t see a pair of black trunks on them. Throughout the organization’s history, they haven’t really been the heel in any season. The organization won a pair of championships with rosters of likable players—in one way or another.
The 1969 squad was a lovable team of underdogs. In 1986, they were veterans and party animals. What’s not to love about either?
The arrival of Steve Cohen as the team’s owner could change the perception of this franchise. A few free agent moves could further set up this club to become baseball’s newest Evil Empire.