Heard Jerry this afternoon with Mike Francesca.
Jerry was talking about Jose Reyes and basically said (my words) Jose spaces out sometimes as young players do.
That’s nice except one thing. This is Jose’s 6th season. In 2000 Jeter was in his 6th season (5th full season) and about to win his fourth ring. This young player thing doesn’t hold water. Apparently young players can learn the game and stay focused.
So you’re saying, “Mets Police. This is unfair. Jose is only 25. OK fine – that would be like Jeter in 1999, on his way to win a third ring.
At some point this young player thing expires and it’s time to admit he’s a flawed player. The Mets marketing would like you to believe he’s the goods. He’s not. He’s good but not the goods. He’s homegrown and not a Brave or Red Sock or Dodger so that’s a major bonus – I’d rather lose with the homegrowns than win with Rentals.
However, I warn you – he’s a Cylon. Some day, in a clutch spot with everything on the line, he’s going to do something stupid. Not strike out or make an error, that stuff happens, but something stupid.
