I've been cruising Retrosheet on party-pooper patrol.
Through 107 games in 1991, the Mets were 57-50, 5-1/2 out of first in the N.L. East.
Final record: 77-84.
Through 96 games in 1992, the Mets were 48-48, 4 out of first in the N.L. East.
Final record: 72-90.
Through 94 games in 1996, the Mets were 46-48, 4-1/2 out of the Wild Card.
Final record: 71-91.
Through 106 games in 2002, the Mets were 55-51, 4-1/2 out of the Wild Card.
Final record: 75-86.
Through 94 games in 2004, the Mets were 47-47, 3 out of first in the N.L. East.
Final record: 71-91.
In 1969, when we made the playoffs, we were 55-40 through 95 games.
In 1986, when we made the playoffs, we were 65-30 through 95 games.
In 1988, when we made the playoffs, we were 58-37 through 95 games.
In 1999, when we made the playoffs, we were 54-41 through 95 games.
In 2000, when we made the playoffs, we were 52-43 through 95 games.
Through 95 games in 2005, the Mets are 49-46, 4-1/2 out of first in the N.L. East and the Wild Card.
Just sayin'…
On the other hand, in 1973, when we made the playoffs, we were 42-53 at this point.
At heart, I'm no party-pooper.