You know why last October was so much fun if you’re a Mets fan? Because it fell straight out of the sky. In May, Citi Field was well on the way to being a ghost town. By October it was the happiest place in all of baseball.&nbsp;

There were a lot of disillusioned fans in Milwaukee and Philadelphia, genuinely wounded by the tire tracks the Mets left on their Brewers and Phillies, who took a measure of solace in laughing about the absurdity of the Mets being $300 million underdogs.&nbsp;

That doesn’t change one problem with that:&nbsp;

Now the Mets will no longer be graded on a curve.{ai:summary}<p>Last October brought unexpected joy for Mets fans, transforming Citi Field from a potential ghost town in May to a vibrant hub of happiness in baseball. The Mets, despite their hefty $300 million payroll, were perceived as underdogs, leaving rival fans in Milwaukee and Philadelphia bemused.</p><p>This underdog status did not diminish the Mets' impact on their rivals, as they left a lasting impression on the Brewers and Phillies, who found humor in the situation. The contrast between expectations and reality fueled the excitement for Mets supporters. #sports</p>

The Mets’ entire identity just got a $765 million overhaul

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