Monday Mets Minutes
After the disappointing end to the 2007 season, many Mets fans were forced to start thinking of the 2008 season even before the calendar changed. Morale is a big concern of mine.
As a player, I would be thinking, hey, there were no major moves to change the make-up of this team, which means that we have to do so much more with what we already have. And any changes we did make, involve a lot of “getting to know you,” as in the case with Brian Schneider and the pitching staff. Is it possible that not seeing any major moves could bring down the morale of this team?
There are two things the Mets must do right off the bat (no punt intended) to increase morale. They must have a healthy and successful Spring Training, with no injuries and a winning pre-season record, and they must start the regular season on a positive note, winning Opening Day and at least seven of their first ten games. This will build confidence and character, and reinforce the fundamentals needed to win.
This year, I want to see a tougher Willie Randolph. No more excuses, no more accepting mediocrity. I know it’s not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game. But let’s face it - for the Mets and Mets fans alike, it is whether you win or lose. We can accept losing a game, but not a season.
Comments
I'm not too worried about the spring training record but losing our opening series against the Marlins would not be good.
Posted by: Pete | January 21, 2008 8:46 PM
How about the Fans.....what responsibility do we take. I mean many of us here call ourselves "diehard" and we expect the best, myself included. I HATE when they lose, I HATE the collapse, but I hate dwelling on it even more.
I don't believe we are helping when a player goes into a slump and we start booing like low life bafoons. We call ourselves diehard, but as diehards we HAVE to know that every player goes into a slump.
Should we support them and help (mentally) to get them out of it, or just show our disapointment and get on them.
When does it become our responsiblity to wipe the slate clean and bring back the mantra "YA GOTTA BELIEVE"
Don't misunderstand my words, I'm not going to take a subpar season lightly, but I'm willing to start over and give 'em a chance.
We know what the Mets have to do (from the numerous articles written about it here and everywhere else), and they better do their best, but lets remember our part as fans too.
LETS GO METS
YA GOTTA BELIEVE!!!
I DO!
Posted by: Kate | January 22, 2008 7:11 PM