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Discussions around team meetings emerged, highlighting the ineffectiveness of trying to spark energy when performance issues seem deeper rooted than mere morale. Despite previous team meetings producing a beneficial response, this latest meeting appears to have had little impact. The feeling among players and managers is a shared disappointment; Carlos Mendoza, the Mets’ manager, has tried various tactics to rekindle competitiveness but to no avail.
Echoing feelings of frustration, Boomer reminisces about a time in baseball when players thrived under strict conditions, referencing legendary coach Paul Brown's hard-nosed approach. The contrast is stark when looking at how the current Mets, with high-profile players, seem to lack that edge, raising questions about their hunger to compete.