There are posts and comments all over the Metsosphere about being excited and optimistic for the future. All centered on the Mets “Big 3” in Alderson, Ricciardi, and DePodesta. (What’s with Sandy hiring Pauls? Any of the managerial candidates named Paul?) To that I say, “Join the Club”. Maybe my optimism has been a little misguided over the years, but I believe this team has underperformed and still has the talent to have a shot at the post season in 2011. Once these three guys get going in the front office, I believe the Mets position will only be strengthened.
So if you’re ready to put aside all the negative Mets stereotypes, ready to stop expecting the worst, and ready to look at the reasons the Mets can succeed versus doubting that they will then welcome aboard.
To compliment this post, and this blog, I’ve created an Optimistic Mets Fan Club Google group. The group has no purpose, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t join. I’ve also created a Facebook group. If you don’t like it, the terrorists Phillies win.