>Jim Baubach reports in today’s Newsday that the reason 1986 WS MVP Ray Knight did not come out for Shea’s Closing Ceremony is that there is still bitterness left from the way the Mets treated him following the 1986 season.
The relationship soured because of their failed negotiations that following
off-season, but after all these years there has no been reconciliation, no
hug-it-out moment.Twice, the Mets invited Knight back for events at Shea
Stadium.Twice, Knight declined their invite.
Baubach goes on to report that Knight claimed he had prior commitments both times. However, for the Shea closing Knight was given the time off from his job as a Washington Nationals announcer – he choose to decline the time off.
Look, the Mets – specifically Frank Cashen – did a lot of stupid things following the 86 World Series, including not resigning Knight. But Ray it’s been 22 years. The Mets have made overtures to you – GROW UP
