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David Stearns’ low-key comfort zone is right Mets road after history of big-money flops

Nypost · 🇷🇺 public Russia · · 124 words · By Joel Sherman
New York Mets History Sports Psychology/Superstition
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I do not believe in hexes, jinxes and curses.

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What happened

I do not believe in hexes, jinxes and curses.

Why it matters

Yet, I am not at peace with why seasons like the current one keep stacking up on the Mets; why great expectations dovetail into large despair.

Common ground

If I did believe in hexes, etc., I would wonder if they are the “Damn Mets.” That their soul was sold in 1986 to honor then manager Davey Johnson’s spring proclamation — “Not only will we win this year, we will dominate.” Were all the baseball miracles used…

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Exaggeration / Hyperbole: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/22/sports/david-stearns-low-key-comfort-zone-is-right…

psychologyPropaganda Techniques Detected

eFinder identified 2 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 90% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
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Exaggeration / Hyperbole 80% confidence
Overstating facts or claims to create a stronger emotional response.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
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fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 3 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “the Russian novel World Series Game 6 triumph over the Red Sox”
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Multiple sources confirm the New York Mets won Game 6 of the 1986 World Series against the Boston Red Sox, specifically mentioning the historic rally and Mookie Wilson's role in the victory.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — SportsNet New York (SNY) is an American regional sports network owned by Sterling Entertainment Enterprises, LLC, itself a joint venture between Fred Wilpon's Sterling Equities (which owns a controlli…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SNY
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 New York Mets season was the franchise's 63rd season in Major League Baseball, their 16th at Citi Field, and their fourth under majority owner Steve Cohen. After a dismal 22–33 start to the s…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_New_York_Mets_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York Mets are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of Queens. The Mets compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Mets
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Claim 2: “the three-run ninth and 15th-inning NLCS Game 6 win in Houston that enabled the Mets to avoid Mike Scott in Game 7”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of general Mets website links, news about Pete Alonso, and general team history. None of the provided evidence sources describe the specific events of Game 6 of the 1986 NLCS, the 15th inning, or the strategy regarding Mike Scott.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 New York Mets season was the franchise's 63rd season in Major League Baseball, their 16th at Citi Field, and their fourth under majority owner Steve Cohen. After a dismal 22–33 start to the s…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_New_York_Mets_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 New York Mets season is the 65th season of the New York Mets in Major League Baseball, their 18th at Citi Field, and their sixth under majority owner Steve Cohen. The Mets were unsuccessful i…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_New_York_Mets_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York Mets are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of Queens. The Mets compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Mets
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Claim 3: “then manager Davey Johnson’s spring proclamation — “Not only will we win this year, we will dominate.””
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Multiple independent web sources confirm that Davey Johnson made this specific proclamation during the 1986 spring training. One source quotes it as 'Not only we will win this year, but we will dominate,' and another mentions he said 'We're going to win it all.'
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — David Allen Johnson (January 30, 1943 – September 5, 2025) was an American professional baseball player and manager. He played as a second baseman from 1965 through 1978, most notably in Major League …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The League Championship Series (LCS) is the semifinal round of postseason play in Major League Baseball, featuring the American League Championship Series (ALCS) and the National League Championship S…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York Mets are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of Queens. The Mets compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Mets
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