The start of the new millennium put the New York Mets in a good spot as they reached the 2000 World Series, but it would take another 15 years before they would make it to baseball's grandest stage despite a close call in 2006.

With Steve Cohen's the backing since the 2022 season, the Mets are hoping they can bookend the first quarter century with another successful run.

Over the last 25 seasons, they have won three NL East titles and made six playoff appearances. The Mets will be looking to take it one step forward with a promising foundation.

With a roller-coaster ride of 25 years, here are the top players over that period in The Record and NorthJersey.com's New York Mets All-Quarter Century Team:

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Catcher: Mike Piazza

The peak of Piazza's greatness with the Mets came at

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