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The veteran analyst pointed out that their troubles weren’t solely a product of recent events. For example, a notable incident dating back to 2021—the “raccoon thing”—suggests deep-rooted issues that have persisted over multiple seasons. Despite these longstanding conflicts, the Mets managed to reach the 2024 NLCS, even with these tensions simmering beneath the surface, further emphasizing that talent can sometimes mask internal issues temporarily.