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I really liked Clancy’s comment – worthy of a post:

Not everyone whose number is retired has to be in the Hall of Fame (heck, the other team in NY practically retires your number if you successfully bunt a runner over to second).

It’s more about what the player meant to the team, isn’t it?  Keith Hernandez turned this franchise around, made it take itself seriously again, truly led the club in word and deed.  How many times would you see him walk to the mound in a tight spot and not just offer empty words of encouragement but emphatically challenge the pitcher to get that guy out, or find him in the dugout talking to one player or another – pitcher or everyday player – about the game, a situation, an at-bat? He challenged this team to be better, and they listened.  I consider him a leader in the way Gil Hodges was a leader, on the field and in the clubhouse (and to also argue time of service for number retirement, Hodges only managed for four years).

It’s not just about numbers one puts on the board, or about being a Hall of Famer, it’s about what you did for your team; I think Hernandez was the heart and drive of the Mets during his time here, and his number should be on the wall, without question.

I was emailing with a friend and he just pushed me over the edge.

Get Bobby Valentine in the dugout.  Tonight.

Get Ike Davis in the dugout as soon as the “save a year on arbitration” day passes whether it is today or tomorrow.

Here’s what I see coming:  2 more months of who cares baseball and then the Bob Melvin era.  You can’t sell any of that.   Not in this town in 2010.

I personally don’t think Bobby is as good as others do, but he sure is exciting.

Bobby will win over the Piazza generation and keep the Mets in conversations in the sports sections and on WFAN.

The Mets can’t let there be another lost summer.

I read the same denial quote from Bobby that you did.   He had to say something like that.  What’s he going to say, “Sure, fire Jerry I’d love the job!”  Look what happened to Gary Carter when he said something similar during the Willie Watch.

I don’t know if Bobby brings a ring with him or not (and his resume suggests not) but right here on April 19th if I’m the Mets and have a business model that includes turnstile and TV ratings – I’m holding a press conference asap.

Biz of Baseball is a great site that I check out frequently.  Recently they posted this article which breaks down what various items cost at Major League Baseball.

Specific to the Mets, the report suggests some items are more expensive, and some are cheaper.   You’ll find data for all 30 teams.  Enjoy.

In last week’s Panic vs Ya Gotta Believe poll, Panic took the day.

After watching the 20 inning game, I think Jerry is a Dead Man Walking (and clap for Hojo while you still can).

So this week’s poll (on the site for thhose of you on Google Reader or reading this via email) asks:  Jerry, Bobby V, Melvin, Backman, Mazzilli (I had too), convince Keith or wait for Torre.