This Week in Mets Quotes: I have sunshine, on a cloudy day

Your 2024 New York Mets: Is it magic?

“NO. I believe that we work hard and the results will be visible afterwards.” -Mark Vientos [FanGraphs]

Game 1: Mets 6, Phillies 2

“Wheeler was incredible. We haven’t seen this kind of speed from him in a while. It’s as good as it gets.” -Rob Thomson [FanGraphs]

“I did have four walks, but that was because I was just being very cautious with a 1-0 lead, and you can’t make mistakes in the playoffs. So if the pitch was up and down, I would make sure it was up. I didn’t want anything running back or anything.” -Zack Wheeler [FanGraphs]

“What sets aces apart from the rest is this stuff, besides location and their ability to get you to chase. Honestly, you’re just trying to stay in the zone, and that’s what makes great hitters too: the ability to stay in the zone and do damage when they get in there, but [also] being able to take walks when the game calls for it. I think that helped us finally get him out of the game.” -Brandon Nimmo [FanGraphs]

“This is the craziest team I’ve ever been on. We laugh about it. We make fun of each other and say, “It’s a zoo.” Because we just never know what’s going to happen.” -JD Martinez [MLB]

“Exactly the same [as Bowden Francis taking a no-hitter into the 9th only to lose to the Mets]A guy who just absolutely dominates. He’s as locked in as can be. In order. They wait for a mistake and move. And it was great. We have a lot of people who don’t panic in these situations, especially in a hostile environment.” -Ryne Stanek [MLB]

“When you compete, it’s just a matter of time.” -Jose Iglesias [MLB]

“Winning Game 1 is important. It puts pressure on the other team,” Nimmo said. “But there are a lot of professionals here. This team has very experienced players who have been here before and done this before. So they understand that the loss in Game 1 doesn’t faze them. And they’ll be ready to go tomorrow, there’s no doubt about it.” -Brandon Nimoo [FanGraphs]

Game 2: Mets 6, Phillies 7

“Of course it feels terrible. We lost. Go away. Not the way we wanted.” -Tylor Megill [MLB]

“Díaz, he’s one of the best closers in the game for a reason, and his stuff is electric. His fastball felt like it was running more than ever before. I tried putting one of these heaters on the outer part of the panel. He threw a slider that I thought I could finally hit and managed to pull it over the line.” -Bryson Stott [MLB]

“He’s Nick Castellanos, he’s a professional hitter and he’s hit his entire career. He has done a lot for us this year. It feels like every walk-off hit is Nick, and he is. And his heart rate doesn’t increase, it stays the same. And creates the momentum.” -Bryson Stott [FanGraphs]

“It’s a challenge, but the boys will do it. You try to stay away from other people because you’re going to need them all.” -Carlos Mendoza [FanGraphs]

“It’s all hands on deck. You try to put everything together as best as you can to win the game.” -Brandon Nimmo [FanGraphs]

“This is a big moment for us and I always have to be ready.” -Edwin Diaz [FanGraphs]

Game 3: Mets 7, Phillies 2

“I haven’t had the greatest career, but despite the ups and downs and the hardships, that’s what makes games like this so important.” -Sean Manaea [MLB]

“He caught us today. He beat us.” -Bryce Harper [MLB]

“If he can do the slider, the changeup and the fastball, it’s like they have no chance. Because he locates everything. When he’s like that, he’s incredible.” -Francisco Alvarez [MLB]

“I’m trying to find a way to articulate it. He just doesn’t let the moment get too big for him.” -Jeremy Hefner [MLB]

Game 4: Mets 4, Phillies 1