It is probably a character flaw I have when it comes to the Mets. I hate that team, have always hated that team and I love when misery hits them. To say I'm enjoying the Mets problems is an understatement.
The latest fiasco involves their out to lunch owner Fred Wilpon who declared in a New York Magazine article that he wasn't about to pay shortstop Jose Reyes "Carl Crawford money," that third baseman David Wright "wasn't a superstar" and he even called himself a schmuck for signing Carlos Beltran to a huge contract.
Nothing like devaluing your product and making life more difficult for General Manager Sandy Alderson.
Since Reyes will be leaving as a free agent after the season, how can you trade him and get anything decent in return after the owner cracked on him. Same for Beltran who Wilpon said was 70% of what he should be.
Forbes Magazine says that in the past year the value of the Mets has decreased 13% to 747-million dollars. Every time Wilpon opens his mouth the franchise worth goes down. Keep talking Freddie, keep talking!
Add to the fact that attendance is down 25% at Citi Field and the Mets are a crappy team anyway, it is easy to see that Wilpon should sell the club. But he's stubborn and desperately wants to hold on to the team.
If I were a Mets fan I'd beg him to sell. But, as a Mets hater I can only say, "Don't sell Fred. Keep the team!!!"
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