Author: Shannon Shark @metspolice

You can tell how much he wants to be here.

Oops.

He’s so used to saying Yankees Organization pic.twitter.com/XWrK7GszVB

— Mario G (@marioagomez_1) January 10, 2024

This might look ok in the picture but will look terrible on field as the blue and black give a “purple” feel to things and the NY will not pop.  Mets owners Steve and Alex are having a disaster of an off-season.

Most of you will think I am crazy, but those of you of a certain age will know I speak the truth.  There was a time when the hands down no-doubt second most popular Met of all time was Bud Harrelson.  Seaver, then Buddy.  If Steve Cohen had owned the team in twenty years ago there would probably be a 3 hanging on the wall.

Probably the worst thing that ever happened to Bud was managing the Mets.  After that, he was never seemed to hold that same level of magnitude in the organization – both from ownership and the fans.   A real shame.

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If you ever met Buddy, and have ever met a modern day athlete, it’s incredible that he not only made the major leagues, but that he played 16 seasons.  Officially listed at 5 foot eleven – well I am 5′ 9 and he wasn’t bigger than me when I met him.

.I hope the Mets at least do the black armband, but my inner Paul Lukas reminds me today is not the day to bog down in discussions of patches or whatnot.

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The Mets released this statement: (and by the way note that once again the owners are being positioned as Steve and Alex not just Steve.  Keep that in mind for the future.)

FLUSHING, N.Y., January 11, 2024 — Last night, Mets Hall of Famer Buddy Harrelson passed away at age 79 at a hospice house in East Northport, Long Island after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s. Harrelson played for the Mets from 1965–1977. He was a member of the 1969 Miracle Mets, a two-time All-Star (1970 and 1971) and earned the 1971 Gold Glove at shortstop. He later would serve as a coach with the Mets in 1982 and again from 1985–1990. Harrelson took over the managerial duties early in the 1990 season and led the Mets through the 1991 campaign. The Harrelson family announced they will have a celebration of his life at a later date.

Statement from Steve and Alex Cohen

“We were saddened to learn of Mets Hall of Famer Buddy Harrelson’s passing. He was skilled defender and spark plug on the 1969 Miracle Mets. The Gold Glove shortstop played 13 years in Queens, appearing in more games at short than anyone else in team history. Buddy was the third base coach on the 1986 World Champs, becoming the only person to be in uniform on both World Series winning teams. We extend our deepest condolences to his entire family.”

Whoa….

I checked, and Fiddle is correct!  There are no night games.

Unfortunately most of the games are at 4:10.  As a former Saturday plan holder I can tell you that that’s actually the worst time because it kills both Saturday afternoon and Saturday night.  With a day game you have the night, and with a night game you have the day.  With a 4pm game you’re kinda tying up 1 thru 10pm unless you like in Woodside.

Anyway good job Mets I guess.

Thanks Fiddle!

 

INT. JERRY’S APARTMENT – DAY

STEVE: (proudly) I’ve got it! The Queen’s Crew – an all-new hip-hop hype team for the 2024 season! They’ll be at the forefront of fan engagement with freestyle and choreographed performances!

ELAINE:  What idiot came up with that idea?

STEVE:  I did.

JERRY: (skeptically) Hip-hop at a baseball game? What’s next, breakdancing umpires?

ELAINE: (doubtful) Steve, I’m not sure hip-hop and baseball mix. It’s like serving caviar at a hot dog stand.

JERRY: or being a hundred million dollars over the luxury tax but hiring a rookie manager.

KRAMER: (enthusiastically) I think it’s brilliant, Steve! It’s revolutionary! The fans will love it!

As they’re discussing, there is a knock at the door.  Jerry answers.

NEWMAN;  Hello Jerry.

JERRY:  Hello Newman.

NEWMAN:  Did I hear that right? A hip-hop team for the Mets? I’m in!

STEVE: (taken aback) You? I don’t think you’re quite the right fit for it, Newman.  We’re looking to appeal to….a more…..fitter…. type of fan.

NEWMAN: (indignant) Not the right fit? I’ll have you know I was the lead dancer in my high school musical!

JERRY: (teasingly) What was it, Newman? “Phantom of the Opera Meets a Buffet”?

STEVE: (firmly) It’s not about high school moves, Newman. It’s about modern, energetic hip-hop.

JERRY: (teasingly) Yeah, Newman, I think Steve is looking for more ‘Queen’s Crew,’ less ‘Queen’s Zoo.’

NEWMAN: (angrily) This is discrimination! I demand an audition!

STEVE: (frustrated) This isn’t a charity, Newman. It’s serious entertainment.

KRAMER:  Well, can I audition?

 

INT. CITI FIELD – OWNER’S BOX – SUMMER DAY

The scene opens to a sunny day at Citi Field. The stadium is buzzing with anticipation. Steve and Jerry are in the owner’s box, overlooking the field where “The Queens Crew” is about to perform.

STEVE: (nervously) Here it goes, Jerry. The debut of The Queens Crew. This is going to revolutionize game day entertainment.

JERRY: (skeptically) Or it’ll be a great way to clear the stadium.

The music starts, and The Queens Crew begins their performance. It quickly becomes apparent that things are not going as planned. The synchronization is off, the moves are not quite hitting, and the crowd is more confused than entertained.

KRAMER, who is part of The Queens Crew, is wildly off-beat, doing his own interpretive dance moves, completely out of sync with the rest.

JERRY: (dryly) Look at Kramer, he’s like a giraffe on roller skates.

STEVE: (cringing) This is not how they rehearsed it! What are they doing?

Suddenly, one of the dancers misses a step, causing a domino effect, resulting in a clumsy pile-up. The crowd reacts with a mix of gasps and muffled laughter.

STEVE: (burying his face in his hands) This is a disaster.

JERRY: (quipping)  The roster you put together? Oh, you mean the dancing.

The camera pans over the crowd, capturing their bewildered reactions, some chuckling, others just shaking their heads in disbelief.

STEVE: (mortified) I think we might have just set the record for the fastest fan entertainment failure in baseball history.

JERRY:  I think you already did that when you didn’t call Ohtani.