And for maybe the first time in the history of the organization, the Mets aren't turning to the premier stars to carry the team to a potential playoff race, this time around.
That's not because those star players haven't produced. Instead, it's because those star players haven't had the oppurtunity to produce.
Ike Davis, the up-and-coming first basemen was one of the first Mets' players to hit the shelf, fracturing his ankle nearly three months ago.
David Wright joined him shortly after, with a stress-fracture in his back. After injuring the back in an April series against the Houston Astros, Wright continued to play for 23 more days before taking his back-seat to the disabled list.
Recently, Jose Reyes, who has played up to the stature as National League Most Valuable Player thus far, just hit the disabled list last week, when he fell handicapped to a Grade one hamstring strain in a win against the New York Yankees.
Johan Santana, arguably the most sufficient left-handed pitcher in the game, has yet to play in 2011, after shoulder surgery last September.
In light of all of this, the Mets have used a combination of players -- with a large sum that have never played at the MLB level -- to finish with a record of 46-45 at the all-star break.
In the normal lineup of 2011, the Mets use an infield that has as little experience as the average person on the streets of New York.
Daniel Murphy mans third base, with rookie Reuben Tejada at short stop. Rookies Justin Turner and Lucas Duda take over second and first base, respectivley, as well.
Carlos Beltran, one of two National League all-stars, has been the most pleasant surprise for the Mets, playing everyday in right field. Angel Pagan has played a strong center field and Jason Bay, who was off to a sluggish start, is playing his best baseball now.
Rooke Dillon Gee has been the ace for New York, jumping out to an 8-1 record for the Mets.
