Good AFTERNOON, Mets fans!

I’m John from ‘Til Mets Do Us Part, and it’s time for A DIFFERENT KIND OF ‘Til Mets Morning Minute, where we talk as quickly as possible about the biggest stories from the New York Mets.

So, let’s talk about Juan Soto.

…Don’t worry, I’m not an idiot, so it’s not gonna be one of *THOSE* “Let’s Talk About Juan Soto” videos.

Juan Soto is a great player, a true generational talent, and he’s been that every place that he’s played since he was 19 years old. Has he been vintage Juan Soto to this point with the Mets? No. Does that matter? Also no… Only if you’re dumb.

First, it’s been 19 games into a 15 year contract, any reaction is an overreaction. Second, he’s still sporting an OPS+ or 125, or 25% better than league average, generally considered to put a player firmly in the “very good” category. Meaning his slumps are better than most players’ best.

Codify compared his first 19 games with the Mets to his first 19 with San Diego, and they’re awfully close. Obviously, he went on to be predictably great in San Diego.

Players are human, no matter how talented. Sometimes, they’re going to need an adjustment period — whether that is moving 3,000 miles away after being traded from the only organization you’ve ever known, or trying to “prove yourself” all over again to a new fan base, after signing the biggest deal in the history of the sport.

If you’re worried, you’re overreacting. If you booing, you’re dumb. Be better.

See you tomorrow!