Whether or not the Marlins have been known as the Florida Marlins or Miami Marlins, they have been a source of frustration for the fans of the New York Mets.
While the Mets have only reached the pinnacle of baseball on two occasions since their inception in 1962, the Marlins have managed to win twice since 1997, even with disbanding their teams on multiple occasions.
They have managed to acquire players who consistently agitate the Mets and defeat them on the field.
While the Philadelphia Phillies were originally the source of hatred for Mets’ fans, the Marlins may have overtaken that spot over the past couple seasons.
If there is any silver lining, the Mets have finished above them in the standings the past two seasons, but that hardly erases the negative memories in recent years.
Here are five reasons why Mets fans despise the Marlins.