Mike Piazza reveals what it's going to take for Mets to get back to prominence: 'There’s no secret formula'

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The New York Mets made some shrewd moves in the offseason to add some firepower to their offense and bolster their pitching staff. They're considered a favorite by some to win the World Series.

The Mets made one of the splashiest moves of the offseason by signing Max Scherzer, who finished third in National League Cy Young Award voting last season. The team also added outfielders Staring Marte and Mark Canha and infielder Eduardo Escobar and traded for pitcher Chris Bassitt. The Mets also hired Buck Showalter as their new manager.

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New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) celebrates his game-tying homer with shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) during a game against the Houston Astros March 30, 2022, at Clover Park in Port Saint Lucie, Fla. (Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

New York already had a nucleus that includes Pete Alonso, Francisco Lindor and Taijuan Walker. Losing pitcher Jacob deGrom for the start of the season is a setback, but there's no lack of optimism in Queens.

Mike Piazza understands what the Mets are facing. New York acquired Piazza from the Florida Marlins in the middle of the 1998 season after the Los Angeles Dodgers had already traded him. He played more than seven years with the Mets and was a six-time All-Star, helping them make a World Series appearance in 2000.

Piazza told Fox News Digital in a recent interview ahead of Opening Day there was "no secret formula" for the team to get back in contention for the World Series. The team just has to play as one.

"Obviously, there's pressure on them this year, but I don't think it's really different than any