Sandy Alderson wanted to be clear Friday: His reported offseason statement abou

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Sandy Alderson wanted to be clear Friday:His reported offseason statement about the Mets and 90 wins was, he said, not a number he expected the team to meet this year but rather a place to which he hoped the club would aspire.It wasnt a goal," Alderson told reporters before the team's Los Angeles Dodgers Jersey home game vs. the Phillies, . "I dont know how many times I have to reinterpret that for everybody. It wasnt a goal. It wasnt an expectation. It was a reminder to all of us, including Clayton Kershaw Jersey myself, that we need to think about that level of performance, that level of succe s, that level of excellence. So the statement is no le s relevant today than it was then.Here's what Alderson said thenduring spring training, after his 90-win ... whatever it was, was leaked. From art of creating a winning environment is setting ambitious goals and Yasmani Grandal Jersey working toward them. But it has to be systematic and it cant be totally unrealistic. I dont think it is in this case.The Mets' last 90-win season was in 2006 when they won the National League East. They won 88 in '07 and89 in '08, and haven't finished above.500 since. Ross Stripling Jersey A sixth consecutive losing season is likely with the team at 62-72 heading into Friday.Regardle Kirk Gibson Jersey s of whatAlderson said, then or now,hewas aiming awfullyhigh with a roster that hadn't improved much in the winter.Goal, reminder, warm fuzzy, whatever: The GM still needs to build a team that is worthy of 90-win expectations.