For months, Mets fans thought—this is it. The roster looked stacked, the payroll was historic, and the vibes were sky-high. By mid-June, the team sat atop the NL, and New York started whispering those dangerous words: “Maybe this year is different.” No collapses, no heartbreak… not the same old Mets.

But here we are. Since June 12, Carlos Mendoza’s squad has crashed 18 games under .500. From World Series contender to clinging to life in the Wild Card race, tied with the Reds, no tiebreaker advantage, six games left. That’s not just a collapse—that’s déjà vu of the worst kind. And after investing heavy in Juan Soto and banking on Pete Alonso, falling short now would sting more than usual.

That’s when longtime voice of the Mets, Howie Rose, stepped in during a New York Post Sports panel. A

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