Why this Mets collapse could be worse than 2007, Joel Sherman says
In a New York Post video, Sherman argues ownership, front office and manager share responsibility for a downturn that could surpass the Mets' 2007 collapse.
Joel Sherman argues in a New York Post video that the Mets’ current collapse could be worse than the team’s infamous 2007 downturn. The piece frames the slide as moving from bad to worse to potentially catastrophic for the franchise in Queens, and Sherman points to three central sources of the problem: ownership, the front office, and the dugout.
Sherman identifies three sources of the problem: Steve Cohen’s ownership, David Stearns’ front-office leadership, and Carlos Mendoza’s on-field decisions as manager. He says the way those roles interact, or fail to align, has fueled the slide.
By comparing the situation to 2007, Sherman highlights how the Mets were passed in the pennant race and the consequences of a late-season collapse, a memory that colors the current stakes for the franchise and its fan base. The discussion also underscores the broader question of how much control and accountability should be exercised when a club’s performance fails to meet expectations over an extended period.
Sherman frames the decline as a progression from bad to worse to potentially catastrophic, arguing that accountability must be clear across the organization and that corrective steps are needed soon to avoid repeating past mistakes. The video emphasizes that the stakes extend beyond a single season and into the direction of the franchise for the years ahead.
Beyond the three named roles, the analysis touches on roster construction, resource allocation, and the balance between spending and efficiency. It highlights the ongoing debate over how the Mets build a competitive roster while maintaining a sustainable plan, and it raises questions about whether leadership will implement decisive changes to stabilize the organization.
As the Mets navigate the remaining schedule, observers will be watching for concrete steps that signal a credible plan to reverse course. The conversation around accountability—across ownership, the front office, and the dugout—remains central to any assessment of whether the club can avert a further slide and restore its path toward postseason contention.