DNBW IV: May 2004
Coming off a successful first month of the 2004 season, the Mets front office and GM John Spelferson were given a sense of cautious optimism that the team may be able to be competitive despite an orientation towards a youth movement. Spelferson would not make moves to augment the team unless they remained competitive through the middle of June, and remained confident that reinforcements could come from the team's Minor League depth.