For the past few years I have done a series of Mets Turkeys posts. This year, I just wasn’t feeling it. Sure I could probably work myself into a lather about quinoa or something, but I thought I would celebrate rather than be negative. Here are 11 non-Turkeys. I will point out in advance that my mom, Lee Mazzilli, Abraham Lincoln and Captain James T. Kirk are not on this list, so just because you aren’t on it doesn’t mean you ARE a turkey, but if you are on the list then you are definitely not.
1. Juan Lagares
I’m pretty sure every Mets fan likes Juan Lagares. A pure joy to watch if you like Actual Baseball, not the Bud Selig Era brand of the sport. Not a turkey.
2. Lucas Duda
We saw a nice flash out of Lucas whatever year it was that he mopped up for Ike in the second half, so it was nice to see the Mets finally notice this guy has power f you play him every day. Not a turkey.
3. Zack Wheeler
Winning ball games without worrying about his brand. Got to spend a few minutes with him and really liked The Guy In Person which matters to me (since this blog is about me). Not a turkey.
4 and 5. Howie Rose and Josh Lewin
Gotta love listening to these two whether it’s about the baseball part or any one of the numerous side conversations including mentioning the name of a traveling band of t-shirt enthusiasts. A fantastic listen. I don’t have a photo of these guys but the image below always cracks me up, but in no way is to suggest that Josh is Binks. I hope these guys get 30 more years together even if Josh has to “carry” 80/90-something Howie a little their final season. How old is Howie anyway? Not turkeys.
6. Curtis Granderson
Catches a lot of grief, especially on my twitter feed, but showed up every day, didn’t make any excuses and seems like a cool guy. Not a turkey.
7. Dilson Herrera
It was fun to see him accelerate through the minors and the fans get so excited about him. Hopefully his minor league stats project to the majors some day. But not yet. He is blocked by an All Star. I need a picture of him. Not a turkey.
8. Jim Halpert
The star of twitter this summer. It seemed like every night in May and June the Mets would be winning and then Terry would do something and then this tweet would say it all. Not a turkey.
9. Jacob deGrom
Man what a great story. Looks cool. Pitches great. Hasn’t mentioned his brand once. Hopefully the real deal for a long time. Not a turkey.
10. Bartolo Colon
On behalf of all 40-something fat guys, who doesn’t love 40-something fat guys? I apparently like this pitchers on this team. Not a turkey.
11. All-Star Daniel Murphy
My boy. All Star. Put that in your alt-road cap you haters. Not a turkey.
Have a great Thanksgiving. I hope everyone enjoys some nice Cajun-rubbed salmon with lobster tails and quinoa and has an opportunity to develop their brand. Mets Police will be open for business with some nonsense we’ll post.
Really MP; the Captain had a bad shoulder the entire second half; surely he’s earned “Not a Turkey” for 10+ years, hasn’t he?
metspolice Oy, the brand….I hope its not catching.
WilliamMartin1 DW not for this year…. He was a turkey with a bad wing this year who should have sat out when he got hurt. I give him credit for trying to tough it out but at times you have to know when its time to heal.