This Week in Mets Quotes: The hot midsummer sky melts the asphalt

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 16: Seth Johnson #51 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws a pitch to Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets in the top of the eighth inning at Citizens Bank Park on July 16, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Mets defeated the Phillies 4-1. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Your 2026 New York Mets: 暑い真夏の空 アスファルト溶かし The hot midsummer sky melts the asphalt [Song: Daydream by Judy and Mary]

“I’m not gonna lie: Towards the end, it got a little thick. It felt like breathing in some metal. … A little spoonful of adversity never hurt anybody.” -Christian Scott [New York Post]

しゃがみこんだあたしは

“We’re well aware we’re staring down one of the hardest schedules in baseball for the second half. We should relish that, like that and rise up and meet that. I don’t think there’s another attitude to take.” -Andy Green [New York Post]

白く 消えていく

“I didn’t think it was bad till the last couple innings. My eyes were burning and itching a little bit. [Carson] Benge said it felt like you were sitting by a campfire. … It was fun … but it didn’t feel great playing ball with it.” -Brett Baty [New York Post]

しんきろうの 真ん中で

.@mmargaux8 asks Juan Soto which Mets young player he thinks will be at the All-Star Game next year:

"All of them. I think Benge, Ewing, they have so much talent. I know Lindor is going to be back up again." pic.twitter.com/tATl6SBDB4

— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) July 13, 2026

いつか汗ばむ体を包んで

"It means a lot. It's an honor for me to be representing an organization like the Mets and be part of another All-Star for myself. It's incredible."

– Juan Soto on representing the Mets at the All-Star Game pic.twitter.com/BM5uIpnpj0

— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) July 13, 2026

暑い風が 1人きりの あたしをおいてく

"It's been great. I've just been having fun. I always call myself the 'forever rookie.' I always try to handle myself the right way"

Juan Soto talks about helping A.J. Ewing and Carson Benge as they transition to the big leagues: pic.twitter.com/5FiZpf6wVF

— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) July 13, 2026

清らかなままで いられない都会に

Juan Soto says that Robinson Canó and Manny Ramírez were the two players he looked up to the most growing up pic.twitter.com/uTsZG2ehqc

— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) July 13, 2026

夢のように さけびは届かないままで

Juan Soto says he's looking forward to talking with Yordan Álvarez over the course of the All-Star Game festivities: pic.twitter.com/kqsFzj2U4r

— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) July 13, 2026

しんきろうの 真ん中で

"Stay positive, stay disciplined and keep grinding."

Juan Soto was asked his message to a kid who wants to be an All-Star someday: pic.twitter.com/uohNuLv0Rp

— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) July 13, 2026

いつか汗ばむ体を包んで

"It doesn't say we are eliminated. We're still grinding."

Juan Soto talks about the Mets' tough start and why he believes there is still hope for the team: pic.twitter.com/6cR04sAu4b

— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) July 13, 2026

暑い風が 1人きりの あたしをおいてく

"He's one of the best to ever do it…I love watching him hit. It's crazy lefty or righty doesn't matter, he's very good at what he does"

Bryce Harper when asked about his former teammate, Juan Soto: pic.twitter.com/zmPBol0W5j

— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) July 13, 2026

背中の汗 かわきはじめて

"Juan Soto: Best bat in the game. Consistent at-bat every single game. He's so good, man."

– Cody Bellinger pic.twitter.com/biSftsxUu5

— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) July 13, 2026

暗闇に 灯がともる頃は

Justin Verlander, who is retiring at the end of the season, reflects on his time with the Mets:

"I really fell in love with the city. It was short, obviously. Didn't go the way we wanted. There's a lot of things that were sad about it.

But I think the relationship with Steve… pic.twitter.com/xeUpx3oyPF

— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) July 13, 2026

暑い風が 1人きりの あたしをおいてく

“Ya Gotta Believe” -Tug McGraw [Wikipedia]

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