Overthinking It: How the Mets Got Great (at Taking the Extra Base) | Baseball Prospectus

The Mets are the best team in baseball at taking the extra base. (WAIT; WHAT?!?) This part of the post is a nice indicator of team chemistry (and perhaps explains why Justin Turner is still on the roster):

"At this point in the season, the team doesn’t require constant reminders; the focus on baserunning is self-sustaining. That’s largely attributable to a team-wide competition created by Justin Turner, in which players fight to record the most positive plays. The fierce internal baserunning rivalry keeps everyone engaged, in a perfect example of a cohesive clubhouse enhancing on-field performance."