| 2005 Overview: | | | | Along with Martinez, Tom Glavine (13-13 3.53) was |
| Rookie Manager Willie Randolph and General Manager | | | | able to finally show a glimpse of the pitcher he once |
| Omar Minaya entered the 2005 season with two | | | | was by compiling a 7-6 record and 2.22 ERA after |
| new key acquisitions. Both Pedro Martinez and Carlos | | | | the all-star break. Starters Kris Benson (10-8 4.13), |
| Beltran arrived via free agency hoping to improve the | | | | Víctor Zambrano (7-12 4.17), and Jae Seo (8-2 2.59) |
| New York Mets lineup and rotation. Martinez (15-8 | | | | were helped by the aging Roberto Hernandez (8-6 |
| 2.82) certainly impressed, posting a 10-3 record prior | | | | 2.58) and the emergence of Aaron Heilman (5-3 3.17) |
| to the all star break. Beltran (.266 16 78) on the other | | | | in the bullpen. Unfortunately, closer Braden Looper |
| hand struggled for most the season as the Mets | | | | (4-7 3.94 28 saves) struggled for the entire season |
| finished the season with an 83-79 record, 7 games | | | | converting only 28 of 36 save opportunities. |
| behind the Atlanta Braves. | | | | Off Season Moves: |
| Outfielder Cliff Floyd (.273 34 98) enjoyed a | | | | The Mets finally picked up the 1st baseman they |
| renaissance in 2005 reaching a career high in | | | | wanted by acquiring Carlos Delgado (.301 33 115) |
| homeruns. 3rd baseman David Wright (.306 27 102) | | | | from the Marlins. Catcher Paul Lo Duca (.288 6 57) |
| also came into his own while Mike Piazza (.251 19 62) | | | | was also netted from the Marlins fire sale while Mets |
| ended his 8-year career as a NY Met batting only | | | | GM Omar Minaya landed the closer free-agent |
| .232 after the all star break. Shortstop Jose Reyes | | | | lefthander Billy Wagner (4-3 1.51 38 saves) from the |
| (.273 7 58 60 stolen bases) was able to play a full | | | | Phillies. Mike Cameron was moved to the Padres for |
| season and impress but the rest of the Met's | | | | new right fielder Xavier Nady (.261 13 43) and the |
| offense suffered with injuries and spotty output. | | | | ageless wonder Julio Franco (.275 9 42) was signed |
| Japanese import Kaz Matsui (.255 3 24) Mike | | | | via free agency to a 2-year contract. Starting |
| Cameron (.273 12 39), and newly acquired 1st | | | | pitchers Jae Seo and Kris Benson were also dealt |
| baseman Doug Mientkiewicz (.240 11 29) did little to | | | | while relievers Jorge Julio (3-5 5.90), John Maine (2-3 |
| provide the Mets with any stability in the everyday | | | | 6.30) and Duaner Sánchez (4-7 3.73) joined the |
| lineup. | | | | bullpen. |