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New York Mets Star Reliever Makes Honest Admission About Fanbase

New York Mets relief pitcher Adam Ottavino opened up about his time with both the New York Mets and Yankees.

Kade Kistner

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New York Mets fans love when a player is honest and open to the media. 

That's especially true when the player in question, right-handed reliever Adam Ottavino, has played for both the Mets and the New York Yankees. 

Speaking with the New York Post, Ottavino made an honest admission about the distinct differences between the fans of the Mets and those of the Yankees. A topic he is more than qualified to touch on. 

In fact, Ottavino told the Post that Mets fans are more the type to enjoy the journey rather than expect instant success in all facets, like the Yankees fanbase. 

"Sure. I think the Yankee fan, the modern Yankee fan, there’s a little bit more of an expectation of perfect play and an All-Star at every position," said Ottavino. "Whereas I think the Met fan, the expectation isn’t quite as high, it’s more of a level of hope."

"Like, they’re behind us and they’re hoping something great’s gonna happen. Whereas I think the Yankee fan maybe expects something great to happen, and then gets disappointed when it doesn’t happen. I think the Met fan is a little more on the journey with you, like kind of hoping for a great thing to happen."

It's worth noting that Ottavino grew up a Yankees fan. To hear him speak about how the instant gratification mindset that their fans have now is surprising. Especially given how he takes the approach of describing Mets fans as almost more. . . grounded?

Either way it's an interesting perspective that Mets fans have lower expectations in the moment. Albeit a surprising one, considering the payroll and "win-now" philosophy that owner Steve Cohen has in place.

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Kade Kistner
KADE KISTNER

Kade Kistner is an editor for Sports Illustrated's Inside the Mets. An alumnus of Tulane University, Kade graduated in 2017 with a degree in Latin American Studies and a minor in Spanish. Upon graduation, Kade commissioned into the United States Navy and attended Naval Flight School in Pensacola, Fl. He served as a Naval Aviator and was stationed in Jacksonville, Fl. During his time in school and the Navy, Kade began covering the MLB and NFL with USA Today, SB Nation, and Sports Illustrated. Kade covered the New Orleans Saints, Texas Rangers, and numerous other teams within the Sports Illustrated network before launching Inside the Phillies, Inside the Astros, and Inside the Cubs. You can follow him on Twitter at @KadeKistner, or if you have any questions or comments he can be reached via email at kwkistner@gmail.com.

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