Sorry Frank, but I'm not buying it. I'm not excusing this ugly finish by the Mets - it certainly ranks up there (rank being the operative word.)   This was one of the worst finishes ever.

However, I still think the '64 Phils keep the crown because of their quick demise.   Losing steam and collapsing over five weeks (when the Mets decline started) and dropping out of first in the last two weeks is a big difference. The '64 Phils also finished in a tie for second.   

The 2007 Phils also put together a hot streak at the end that coincided with the Mets decline by winning 13 out of 17.