>its increasingly looking like 2012 was our shot. the werth and
>zimm contracts (if only from the perspective of healthy games
>likely played) over the next 2-3 years are not looking good
>and the mets and marlins are gonna be a problem in a more
>competitive division moving forward.

Why was 2012 the shot when they had the best record in the NL in 2014 and closed out the season 32-13? They had plenty of opportunity in that Giants series, lost 3 games by 1 run and the Giants offense was bad.

They should be very competitive next year. Ross slots in well, Giolito probably debuts next year and could be a game changer. Desmond to Turner might not be a drop-off at all. Michael A. Taylor should improve. I think a more healthy 2016 team could win 90 games. Whatever magic pixie dust is being sprinkled on that Mets line-up might have run out next year. It'd be fun to be in competition with another team in September for once.