Mets Inspired to Prove the People Wrong.

Many have said that the Mets losing Jose Reyes will continue their downward spiral.  Many have also predicted the New York Mets to dwell the basement of the NL East.  Well, it doesn't seem as if the Mets themselves are ready to be throwing in the towel.

The Mets have come out with big statements using the words "surprise" and "shock."  Manager Terry Collins has already began his "no quit" attitude that he used all last season which kept an injury-plagued around .500 all season long.  Manager Terry Collins is feeling good about this season and believes that the Mets will surprise.  While the manager isn't guarenteeing a playoff appearance he seems to represent a slight confidence that is shining through to the players. The Manager and General Manager Sandy Alderson have used the idea of that many of these players have "something to prove" as an idea that they will be motivated in many ways to help this team win.

Players such as Ike Davis and Daniel Murphy have been adamant about expressing their feelings towards people who are counting them out.  Murphy said that with the extra playoff team possibly coming into effect it will probably take around 88-89 wins to make the playoffs and Murphy does not feel this is insurmountable by any stretch of the imagination.  Davis also stated his frustration by saying, " Why does everyone think we suck? We haven't played a game yet."

The key thing for the Metropolitans is staying healthy.  The Mets have struggled each season with injuries since their 2006 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals in the NLCS.  Murphy, Davis, Johan Santana, and David Wright all had injuries last season that held them back and this season these players will be essential in trying to make themselves into a contender.  If these 4 players can go back to form or close maybe this team can surprise.