The Mets Police – Page 103 – What Mets fans talk about when not talking about the actual games.

January 15, 2024

The Guerrero Gaffe

STEVE: (boasting) Jerry, guess who the Mets just signed? Vlad Guerrero. And get this—he called ME!

JERRY: (raising an eyebrow) Vlad Guerrero Jr.? That’s a big catch. What did you have to give up for him?

STEVE: (confused) Give up? Jerry, when you’re this good, players come to you. That’s the Uncle Steve charm!

JERRY: Well, you are pretty charming, but I’m sure the Blue Jays didn’t give you Guerrero for nothing.

STEVE: why do you keep bringing up Toronto?

At that moment, Kramer slides in, overhearing the conversation.

JERRY: (to Kramer) Kramer, tell him about Vlad Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays.

KRAMER: (casually) Oh yeah, Vlad Jr.’s a Blue Jay. But there’s this other guy, Vladimir Miguel Guerrero.

STEVE: (slowly) Vladimir Miguel Guerrero?

KRAMER: (nodding) Vladimir Miguel Guerrero.

JERRY: (puzzled) Not Vladimir Guerrero Jr.?

STEVE: (dawning horror) Not Vladimir Guerrero Jr.?

KRAMER: (clarifying) No, not Junior. Vladimir Miguel Guerrero.

Steve’s face drops as realization dawns upon him.

STEVE: (stunned) Wait, there’s another one?

STEVE: (facepalming) I thought I was getting Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

JERRY: (mockingly) So, you got Vladimir Miguel Guerrero instead of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.?

STEVE: (exasperated) Yes, Jerry! Vladimir Miguel Guerrero, not Vladimir Guerrero Jr.!

JERRY: Well, why did you sign Vladimir Miguel Guerrero?

STEVE: Jerry, he called ME. He said “Hi, this is Vlad Guerrero. I said THE Vlad Guerrero, son of the Hall of Famer? He said yes Jerry. He said YES!”

JERRY: Did you check with David?

STEVE (dismissively): Jerry, I don’t check with David. Kramer, are you sure this isn’t Vladimir Guerrero Jr.?

KRAMER: (nodding) Yep, Vlad Miguel is a prospect. Good player, but not the big-league superstar… yet.

STEVE: what do you mean, yet?

KRAMER: well, he’s only 17, He needs some seasoning.

JERRY: Look at this way, you’ll have a new player in 2029.

STEVE: (panicking) You mean to tell me… I didn’t sign Vlad Guerrero Jr.?

JERRY: (slyly) Looks like you might have signed the “junior” member of the Guerrero family without knowing it.

CITI FIELD – DAY

A banner hangs in the background announcing the newest Met, and a crowd of reporters buzzes with anticipation. Steve stands at the podium, his face betraying a tinge of embarrassment.

STEVE: (clearing his throat) Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for joining us today. We are thrilled to introduce a new addition to the Mets family.

He gestures to his side, where a young, enthusiastic player stands, beaming.

STEVE: (hesitantly) Please give a warm welcome to… Vladimir Miguel Guerrero.

The crowd murmurs in confusion, some reporters whispering amongst themselves, trying to reconcile the name with their expectations.

ADAM THE REPORTER : (calling out) Steve, is this the same Guerrero from the Blue Jays?

STEVE: (forcing a smile) Ah, well, no. This is Vladimir Miguel Guerrero, an exciting prospect with a big future ahead.

ADAM (perplexed) So, not Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the All-Star?

STEVE: (awkwardly) No, not Junior., but let’s not dwell on names. It‘s talent that truly makes a player. And we believe Vladimir Miguel here has talent in spades.

The young Guerrero steps forward, waving modestly, a stark contrast to the star power of his namesake.

STEVE: Any more questions? Yes, you in the back?

JERRY: Any plans to sign Shohei Miguel Ohtani?

January 14, 2024

Steve Cohen: I’m focused on my losers

Business Insider looked atSteve Cohen’s investing tips.

“I’m focused on my losers. Am I missing something? Is there something changing?” Cohen said. “If I feel like something is changing or I feel like I don’t know why, I will reduce.”

“Weekends are a really good time to think about things because your mind’s a little more free,” he continued. “Analyze why it’s happening and be thoughtful about it as opposed to just attributing it to, ‘Oh I’m not working hard enough, I’ll work an extra two hours.'” (via Business Insider)

So it’s good to know Steve is focused on his losers, say for example, the New York Mets, a loser baseball club in 2023. But has Steve decide to “reduce” his investment? It seems like that may be the case given the underwhelming off-season. Maybe Steve also realizes baseball is changing in the era of the dying RSNs. Who knows.

January 13, 2024January 12, 2024

New Mets P Luis Severino would like to thank the YankeeUMmets

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

January 12, 2024

As reported on Mets Police, the Mets have a new black cap for 2024 (confirmed)

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.

January 11, 2024

New York Mets great Bud Harrelson has died

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.”