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As injuries piled up among key players and blunders became a hallmark of Mets baseball, fans grew accustomed to disappointment. The turn of events grew even darker in December 2008 with the arrest of Bernie Madoff, which crippled the Mets' financial resources and stunted their capacity to make player acquisitions. It seemed there was no end to the misery.
A Glimmer of Hope: The Aces Emerge
Amidst the wreckage, 2012 marked a bright spot for the organization with the emergence of Matt Harvey, who showcased enormous potential and quickly became a fan favorite, earning the nickname "The Dark Knight." Alongside him, the organization was buoyed when R.A. Dickey won the Cy Young Award, and the trade that brought Noah Syndergaard to the Mets from the Blue Jays looked promising.