Mets' 27-35 Record Sparks Debate: Is Selling at the Trade Deadline Worth It?
By
Steve Adams
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Summary
The article discusses the New York Mets' disappointing 2025 season, where a 27-35 record has them near the bottom of the NL, trailing even rebuilding teams. Despite fan calls for the team to become deadline sellers and trade veteran players, the Mets organization is hesitant to part with their veterans. The piece questions whether the Mets have enough tradeable assets to make selling worthwhile.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledThe Mets' season spiraled out of control far quicker than anyone could have reasonably anticipated.
Even those who thought New York's NL club would miss the 2026 postseason probably weren't forecasting a 27-35 record placing them third from the bottom in the league.
Many Mets fans are -- understandably! -- waving the white flag already and calling for the team to be deadline sellers.
The Mets, unsurprisingly, aren't in any rush to part with veteran players.
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