"Mets manager Carlos Mendoza acknowledged the team's struggles, stating, 'Eleven losses, that's a lot, whether it's in April or at any point in the season. Nobody's going to feel sorry for us. We've got to find a way.'"
"Shortstop Francisco Lindor expressed the team's frustration, saying, 'This feeling sucks. It's not a good feeling.' He also noted that even with the return of star player Juan Soto, the team must still perform well."
"General manager David Stearns made significant changes to the team, stating, 'We shipped out many of the team's veterans and much of the coaching staff in the wake of last season's disappointment.'"
The New York Mets, with a payroll of $381 million, are experiencing a significant losing streak, having lost 11 consecutive games. They were swept by the Chicago Cubs, with a particularly painful loss where they led 1-0 before conceding the tying and winning runs. The team's performance has been dismal, scoring only 19 runs during this streak. Following a disappointing previous season, the Mets have made changes to their roster and coaching staff, yet their current performance is worse, resulting in the worst record in the league at 7-15.
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