Why Mets, with their giant payroll, won't repeat same mistakes from 30 years agoThe Mets might have the highest payroll in MLB for the first time since 19921/16/2022, 3:32 PMJohn HarperMLB Freelance Writer/On-air TalentUSA TODAY Sports, Getty Images/SNY Treated ImageMax Scherzer / USA TODAY Sports/SNY Treated ImageAug 4, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) throws against the Houston Astros during the second inning at Dodger Stadium. / Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports1999, Miami, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; New York Mets right fielder Bobby Bonilla in action at the plate against the Florida Marlins at Dolphin Stadium during the 1999 Season. Mandatory Credit: RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports / RVR Photos-USA TODAY SportsSep 20, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics center fielder Starling Marte (2) points to a teammate during the eighth inning against the Seattle Mariners at RingCentral Coliseum. / Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports