Liars: I think Jerry did a smart thing hooking Maine. Â It shows the Mets are protecting the health of their players. Â Didn’t we spend the last few years accusing the Mets of risking players to chase wins? Â This was the opposite.
I don’t think Warthen made the best choice of words calling Maine a “habitual liar.” Â The point may be correct but that’s the type of phrase that makes people mad at you. Â I don’t think that will help Dan be part of Bob Melvin’s staff come next weekend. Â Also – cheer for Hojo while you still can.
Tickets: the Post suggests the Mets could be holding back the cheaper seats and pushing the pricier ones. Â Also in the Post, Vaccaro reminds you kids that this was Mets-town once.
Protests: State Senator Peralta would like the Mets to boycott the 2011 All-Star Game. Â I’m personally unclear why this is the Mets’ problem as opposed to say the Astros.
Good news: I’m having Mets Police HQ family room (with the big screen) redone.
Bad news: the contractor decided to start tomorrow. Â I get to get home tonight (after a lonnnng week) and disconnect the big screen and move it, and move furniture. Â Awesome. Â DVR is set, hoping for first pitch around 8.