Some major takeaways from the 2018 New York Mets season

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The New York Mets 2018 season is officially over. It ended on a high note and an amazing good-bye to its finest player. But, the season was a long one and we got some takeaways from it.

The New York Mets ended their 2018 season with a complete game shutout from its super hero, Noah Syndergaard. The night before, the Mets faithful packed Citi Field to say farewell to arguably the greatest Met ever, David Wright.

But, at the beginning of it all was a scorching hot April, ice-cold June, an okay August, and a bittersweet September.

The Mets’ season ends once again at just 162 games. No playoffs, no banners, and very little glory.

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However, for once, the team didn’t lose 90 games, just 85. They didn’t end a completely injured mess, and there is a glimpse of hope down the road and talent for the new general manager to work with upon their arrival.

The Mets had just about as much of a roller coaster of a season as you could imagine. Although it would have been better to just get a long, smooth, and steady ride, it was not meant to be.

However, unlike the ending to the 2017 season, and the so many before that to start this decade, the Mets leave with a glimpse of hope. Things clicked just in time to show potential.

In addition to that, Jacob deGrom was marketed like an star all-season and he is likely poised to win the Cy Young award and finally end the “wins matter for a pitcher” movement.

With all that, what are the biggest takeaways from the 2018 Mets season? These are things that when looking back, we can say defined, made, or happened in 2018.

There are many more things that can be taken away from the 2018 season, but these are the first that come to mind.

Let’s start with the first.

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