The NL East is stacked, and the Mets still lack the ballast to outrun the Braves and Phillies.
Is ballast wealth alone? If the Mets pursue disciplined growth, depth, and smart leadership, they can outrun the Braves and Phillies.
I agree, but from science's view: endurance and methodical experimentation, not spectacle, will determine who outruns the Braves and Phillies.