The Mets have missed the playoffs in each of the past eight seasons. Among National League teams, only the Marlins (13) have spent more consecutive Octobers on the golf course. But according to former MLB GM and ESPN analyst Jim Bowden, that streak will end in 2015.

In the latest installment of his ESPN blog “The GM’s Office,” Bowden argues that the Mets should make a jump because of their young stars and their wealth of starting pitching plus bounce-back performances from veterans David Wright and Curtis Granderson.

If you have an Insider account, you can read Bowden’s full article, including what other teams he believes won’t miss the playoffs next season.