It's becoming such a wildly rabid fan-base that they're coming up with special days for certain players. "Harvey Day" is now the term when ace pitcher Matt Harvey takes the mound. Couple the return of Harvey with the rest of the team growing quickly in 2015, how could fans of the New York Mets be anything other than excited?
After today's 6-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves, the Mets now sport a record of 13-3, best in Major League Baseball, via ESPN. 41-year old pitcher Bartolo Colon picked up his fourth victory of the season as he gave up three runs and seven hits while striking out five in six innings.
Colon, who's not usually known for his nimble-like qualities, even ran down an Atlanta base-runner.
Second baseman Daniel Murphy turned out to be the offensive star. His 2-4 day with four runs batted in helped New York win their 11th straight game, and begin the season a perfect 10-0 at CitiField, notes NY Post.
The 11 straight victories ties a franchise record, and their 10 wins at home to open up this season sets a new home-stand franchise record.
So, with the Mets now holding the distinction of "best team in baseball" with their 13-3 record, the question then becomes whether or not they'll keep this up.
What's happening with the club right now has been what general manager Sandy Alderson has been dreaming up ever since he took over at the end of the 2010 season. Pitching, pitching and more pitching has been his motto. Pitching and development through every position.
The Mets are currently second in the majors with a 2.80 ERA. With Harvey, 2014 NL Rookie of the Year Jacob deGrom, and the ageless one in Colon, the starting staff is on lock. What's amazing right now is how often a new player steps up on a daily basis.
Despite playing without captain David Wright and young catcher Travis d'Arnaud, the Mets continually churn out new players.
Last game it was Curtis Granderson and catching prospect Matt Plawecki who played the role of hero. Today, it was Murphy. Each and every game, a new guy seemingly steps up to take the brunt of the workload for manager Terry Collins.
Many people pointed to the perceived weak lineup of the Mets prior to the season for why they wouldn't have fantastic success this season. Those people must have not witnessed what the Kansas City Royals did last October.
No longer is baseball's formula for success a power lineup. Instead, this game has become a pitching, speed and defensive affair. Out are the days where the big-market clubs can buy the world and achieve success; and in is the development of youngsters.
Tomorrow doesn't just mark another game for the Mets. It starts a three-game series against the New York Yankees for the first Subway Series of the season.
It'll be important. With Derek Jeter out and the Yankees brass failing to keep the personnel fresh, the Mets have a fantastic opportunity to make another statement en route to their goal: taking over the city.
One thing is for sure. Jacob deGrom will be ready on Friday and Matt Harvey will be salivating for the chance to play in Yankee Stadium on Saturday.
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