The owners of the Mets sent out an email Friday night that can either be seen as an explanation or an apology.
that can either be seen as an explanation or an apology. It arrived around 8:30 p.m. or so, which means it might’ve begun as the former and morphed into the latter as the Mets were soon getting thumped, 10-3, by the Orioles.“We do not take your support or loyalty for granted. It is your passion that makes Citi Field such a special place. When we purchased the team in 2020, we said that we were doing it for the fans, our community. It was true then, and it remains true today.
“This is not where we wanted to be in 2023. Our goal is to be a consistent contender. The only way to do this in a sustainable way is to build a pipeline of high caliber talent in our farm system that will fuel our major league team for years to come. Steve Cohen sent a letter to Mets’ season ticket holders reassuring them about their ambition next year.“We promise you, we will work hard to field a competitive team in 2024. Our core group of experienced players including Brandon Nimmo, Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, Jeff McNeil and Edwin Díaz, plus supplementation in the free agent market, will allow us to put together a formidable team next season. “We can’t stress enough how grateful we are for your continued support.
“This may mean we lose some familiar faces, guys we all care about and respect. While this is part of the game, it’s never easy. Our promise to you is that our plans will be guided by our singular commitment: ensuring we are building the foundation for our next Stanley Cup contender.
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