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This is a circular argument. But lets look at the stats. He had 771 more at bats with the Mets and had only 132 more hits, 78 more 2Bs, 43 more hrs, 92 more rbi and 141 more BBs. He had 771 chances to better his stats and he got 132 hits, 78 2Bs, 43 hrs, 92 rbi and 141 BB. Any allstar power hitter can reach these numbers (for the most part) in one season (about 500 at bats). And for what it's worth, he was run out of NY by the end of his contract.
This is obviously up for endless debate, and yes; its not for us to decide but fun to ponder about.

Also, when I say run out of town, I don't necessarily mean the fans. Ownership didn't exactly beg him to stay with the Mets though.