December 31, 2014
The New York Mets have been on a rough streak as of late, failing to make the playoffs for the 8th straight year this season after posting a record of 79-83, good for 2nd in the NL East. However, thanks to young talent and consistent performance from Lucas Duda, Daniel Murphy, and Bartolo Colon this Mets team is on the rise, and looking to improve in the 2015 season. The first baseman Duda led the team with 30 homeruns and 92 RBIs, ranking him top 5 in the NL in both of those categories. Murphy posted the team’s best batting average at .289 on the way to his first All-Star appearance. And on the mound, 41 year old Colon held the team’s best WHIP and recorded the most wins. The veteran Colon has a rising star in teammate Jacob deGrom on the mound, who took home the Rookie of the Year award after posting a 2.68 ERA and a 3.35 K/BB ratio.
Currently, yopening day price for Mets tickets on the secondary market has risen 34% from $153.07 in 2014 to $205.87 in 2015. Average ticket prices on the secondary market have skyrocketed over 100% from $73.88 to $147.89 between the two years as well. The most expensive games for the New York Mets in the 2015 season on the secondary market come when the Philadelphia Phillies, Boston Red Sox, and New York Yankees visit Citi Field. Local rivalries fuel the price surge seen in these matchups, as the Red Sox and Yankees aren’t even in the National League competing with the Mets.
| Year | Opponent | Avg Price | Get-in Price |
| 2015 | PHI | $205.87 | $54.00 |
| 2014 | WAS | $153.07 | $45.00 |
| 2013 | SD | $148.43 | $45.00 |
| 2012 | ATL | $127.26 | $39.00 |
| 2011 | WAS | $142.47 | $31.00 |
| 2010 | FLA | $221.59 | $56.36 |
In general, ticket prices on the secondary market are rising for the New York Mets, and their expectations for next season play a big role in that. The Mets are already being projected to be contenders for an NL Wild Card spot for the playoffs next year. Star third baseman David Wright is also expected to rebound from his worst season as a pro as he was hampered by a shoulder injury last season.
Rumors of offseason additions include Michael Cuddyer and Asdrubal Cabrera, who would come in to fill some major holes in their offensive lineup. The Mets currently have a salary roll around $85 million, leaving a little wiggle room for a big offseason splash if the front office intends to do so, but their surplus of young pitching talent is an excellent trade resource if they decide to look for more offensive power.
Last season, the Mets hovered around .500, falling just short at the end, but posting a positive run differential (the only team with a losing record to do so). They are certainly a team on the rise, with young star power to bolster their proven, veteran players. With one or two key offseason pickups, the Mets could be in the thick of the playoff conversation come fall.
All 2015 New York Mets home game tickets (Spring Training & Regular Season)
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