Winker did enough to engrain himself in Mets history earlier in the season with that killer walk-off he had against Baltimore on August 21. It was that exact moment that the Mets became a playoff team in my eyes.
Just remember, they were not even expected to be a winning team this year. ESPN projected a record of 79-83. NY Times projected a 79-83 record. The Sporting News projected a 79-83 record. Yet here we are.