
Antrim hurlers demand clarity over Fitzgerald position
Antrim hurlers demand clarity on manager Davy Fitzgerald's position amid confusion.
The New York Mets, despite having the largest payroll in MLB at $333.151 million, are tied for the worst record in baseball at 9-19. Their underperformance has drawn significant criticism from league executives.
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The New York Mets season is a perplexing one. Having the largest payroll in baseball ($333.151 million), the Mets are tied with the Philadelphia Phillies for the worst record in baseball (9-19).
The Mets roster is full of talent, containing one of the best hitters in baseball, outfielder Juan Soto, and the more exciting arms to watch, rookie right-hander Nolan McLean. The Mets added to that talent this offseason with the acquisition of outfielder Luis Robert Jr. and right-hander Freddy Peralta, who have not seemed to bring more wins.
Given how poorly the Mets have played, they received the most scorn from baseball executives around the league.
According to MLB.comâs Mark Feinsand, who took a poll of executives, the Mets received an âoverwhelmingâ amount of the votes (12) as the most disappointing team to start this season. One executive told Feinsand, âThis team is too talented and costly to perform like this,â an NL executive said. âThis has to be a very tough clubhouse right now.â
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The Mets are underperforming despite a talented roster and significant offseason acquisitions, resulting in a record of 9-19.
The Mets have the largest payroll in baseball at $333.151 million, yet they are tied for the worst record in the league.
MLB executives are perplexed and critical of the Mets' performance given their high payroll and talented roster.

Antrim hurlers demand clarity on manager Davy Fitzgerald's position amid confusion.

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Another executive added:Â âEverything about the Mets has looked disjointed,â another NL exec said. âThey donât really look like theyâre playing for each other or [manager Carlos] Mendoza, and theyâve been fraught with injuries.â
The Mets recently lost shortstop Francisco Lindor to injury (a right calf strain) and won't return until June. To add to their woes, the Colorado Rockies came into Citi Field and swept them.
The Mets open a three-game series with the Washington Nationals on Tuesday, which could prove to be an important series for manager Carlos Mendoza. On the hot seat for how the Mets have performed this season, losing another series could be what costs Mendoza his job.
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