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Al Leiter threw 142 pitches in Game 5 of the 2000 World Series and once threw over 160 pitches in a game as a Yankee. Absolutely unheard of in todays world. That's a gamer!!
 
Mushnick/ N.Y. Post, July 18 :

Hernandez can’t be bothered to deal with his fans

There’s a haughty candor to Keith Hernandez that’s both revealing and almost funny. Almost.

Saturday, during Mets-Phils on Ch. 11, Gary Cohen said it was “photo day” — before the game, Phils players posed for pictures on the field with fans.

“We used to have to do that in St. Louis,” said Hernandez, as if he would have had no part of such an annoyance had he not been forced.

Cohen, noting that the Mets long ago eliminated a similar “camera day” at Shea, gently nudged him to explain his “had to do it” reference, as in, what if he had to do it as a Met?

“I wouldn’t have been too thrilled about doing it,” he answered.


Hernandez further explained, “I was there to play baseball, you know, get prepared for the game.”

Cohen reminded him he had no problem posing for GQ and Sports Illustrated covers.

“That was in the offseason,” Hernandez said.

The conversation then turned to signing autographs. Hernandez said he “regrets” having seldom fulfilled requests as a player, “But you know, that ship has sailed.”

And when Cohen asked if he’s trying to right that regret as a broadcaster, Hernandez said, “I’ve never been one who likes to sign around the hotels. I think that’s our embassy.”

So even when he’s not preparing to play baseball and even long after his baseball career has ended — a career during which he admittedly and regretfully was dismissive of fans — he still prefers not to be bothered by fans, as if they remain taken-for-granted nuisances.

Even if it still hasn’t struck him where he’d be without baseball and its fans and customers — his benefactors — he’s honest.
 
Mushnick/ N.Y. Post, July 18 :

Hernandez can’t be bothered to deal with his fans

There’s a haughty candor to Keith Hernandez that’s both revealing and almost funny. Almost.

Saturday, during Mets-Phils on Ch. 11, Gary Cohen said it was “photo day” — before the game, Phils players posed for pictures on the field with fans.

“We used to have to do that in St. Louis,” said Hernandez, as if he would have had no part of such an annoyance had he not been forced.

Cohen, noting that the Mets long ago eliminated a similar “camera day” at Shea, gently nudged him to explain his “had to do it” reference, as in, what if he had to do it as a Met?

“I wouldn’t have been too thrilled about doing it,” he answered.


Hernandez further explained, “I was there to play baseball, you know, get prepared for the game.”

Cohen reminded him he had no problem posing for GQ and Sports Illustrated covers.

“That was in the offseason,” Hernandez said.

The conversation then turned to signing autographs. Hernandez said he “regrets” having seldom fulfilled requests as a player, “But you know, that ship has sailed.”

And when Cohen asked if he’s trying to right that regret as a broadcaster, Hernandez said, “I’ve never been one who likes to sign around the hotels. I think that’s our embassy.”

So even when he’s not preparing to play baseball and even long after his baseball career has ended — a career during which he admittedly and regretfully was dismissive of fans — he still prefers not to be bothered by fans, as if they remain taken-for-granted nuisances.

Even if it still hasn’t struck him where he’d be without baseball and its fans and customers — his benefactors — he’s honest.
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A few years ago, when I wrote to him, Keith wrote a nice note in a birthday card he sent to my son, apologizing for not replying sooner since they were on the road, and wishing him a great belated birthday in a warm note. Just wrote this to counter what the article was inferring.
 
I have a Ron Darling signed ball and a picture with him and my son that he gladly did before someone starts attacking him as well.
 
Mushnick/ N.Y. Post, July 18 :

Hernandez can’t be bothered to deal with his fans

There’s a haughty candor to Keith Hernandez that’s both revealing and almost funny. Almost.

Saturday, during Mets-Phils on Ch. 11, Gary Cohen said it was “photo day” — before the game, Phils players posed for pictures on the field with fans.

“We used to have to do that in St. Louis,” said Hernandez, as if he would have had no part of such an annoyance had he not been forced.

Cohen, noting that the Mets long ago eliminated a similar “camera day” at Shea, gently nudged him to explain his “had to do it” reference, as in, what if he had to do it as a Met?

“I wouldn’t have been too thrilled about doing it,” he answered.


Hernandez further explained, “I was there to play baseball, you know, get prepared for the game.”

Cohen reminded him he had no problem posing for GQ and Sports Illustrated covers.

“That was in the offseason,” Hernandez said.

The conversation then turned to signing autographs. Hernandez said he “regrets” having seldom fulfilled requests as a player, “But you know, that ship has sailed.”

And when Cohen asked if he’s trying to right that regret as a broadcaster, Hernandez said, “I’ve never been one who likes to sign around the hotels. I think that’s our embassy.”

So even when he’s not preparing to play baseball and even long after his baseball career has ended — a career during which he admittedly and regretfully was dismissive of fans — he still prefers not to be bothered by fans, as if they remain taken-for-granted nuisances.

Even if it still hasn’t struck him where he’d be without baseball and its fans and customers — his benefactors — he’s honest.
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A few years ago, when I wrote to him, Keith wrote a nice note in a birthday card he sent to my son, apologizing for not replying sooner since they were on the road, and wishing him a great belated birthday in a warm note. Just wrote this to counter what the article was inferring.
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Hello Sal,

Trust summer is treating you well.

You may want to entetain the thought of e-mailing The Post as a counter point to Mushnick
 
I have a Ron Darling signed ball and a picture with him and my son that he gladly did before someone starts attacking him as well.
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Ron couldn't have been nicer when he was the guest speaker at the annual SJU Baseball Dinner a few years go.
 
Mushnick/ N.Y. Post, July 18 :

Hernandez can’t be bothered to deal with his fans

There’s a haughty candor to Keith Hernandez that’s both revealing and almost funny. Almost.

Saturday, during Mets-Phils on Ch. 11, Gary Cohen said it was “photo day” — before the game, Phils players posed for pictures on the field with fans.

“We used to have to do that in St. Louis,” said Hernandez, as if he would have had no part of such an annoyance had he not been forced.

Cohen, noting that the Mets long ago eliminated a similar “camera day” at Shea, gently nudged him to explain his “had to do it” reference, as in, what if he had to do it as a Met?

“I wouldn’t have been too thrilled about doing it,” he answered.


Hernandez further explained, “I was there to play baseball, you know, get prepared for the game.”

Cohen reminded him he had no problem posing for GQ and Sports Illustrated covers.

“That was in the offseason,” Hernandez said.

The conversation then turned to signing autographs. Hernandez said he “regrets” having seldom fulfilled requests as a player, “But you know, that ship has sailed.”

And when Cohen asked if he’s trying to right that regret as a broadcaster, Hernandez said, “I’ve never been one who likes to sign around the hotels. I think that’s our embassy.”

So even when he’s not preparing to play baseball and even long after his baseball career has ended — a career during which he admittedly and regretfully was dismissive of fans — he still prefers not to be bothered by fans, as if they remain taken-for-granted nuisances.

Even if it still hasn’t struck him where he’d be without baseball and its fans and customers — his benefactors — he’s honest.
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A few years ago, when I wrote to him, Keith wrote a nice note in a birthday card he sent to my son, apologizing for not replying sooner since they were on the road, and wishing him a great belated birthday in a warm note. Just wrote this to counter what the article was inferring.
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Hello Sal,

Trust summer is treating you well.

You may want to entetain the thought of e-mailing The Post as a counter point to Mushnick
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In the article, most of the content seems to be coming directly from Keith. In this era of memorabilia and autograph collectors, there is often a huge $ amount associated with a signature. A few years ago I took my son to NY Mets and Cardinals spring training camps. Mark McGwire was a new coach that season, and notorious as a non-signer, was trying to repair his reputation. Clustered around the fence were the grubbiest people I've ever been around at a sporting event. At least 20 of them made a living travelling around Florida, getting autographs and then selling them. When a player approached the cyclone fence (same setup as any HS playing field, they mobbed the opening near the on deck circle. One 8 or 9 year old kid actually was getting crushed against the fence. One 20-something loser had a backpack loaded with baseballs, and he must have gotten 6 -8 autograph balls. This was on the 1st day of spring training. When I got back to NY, there were already 6 or 7 postings on eBAR for autographed McGwire balls in the $300 range. I told my 13 year old son about the price, and he said "That doesn't mean anything to me Dad because I'd never sell the ball. It is a memory of going to spring training with you."

Bottom line. I Understand why Hernandez, who is admittedly getting crotchedy as he gets older, wouldn't be big on autograph signing. But I won't forget the kind moments he showed my son by sending him a card, as have many former Mets over the years.
 
Keith is certainly honest, especially when he complains about extra inning games and all the noise that goes on in ballparks such as Chase Stadium in Arizona. One thing I cannot understand is his desire for off days. Wouldn't mind the plush job he has.
 
Time to give Neil Walker a rest on the bench. Flores should fill in at second for a few days. Put Cespedes in the fourth spot and Flores batting third.
Steven Matz has the worst pickoff in the major leagues alongside of Lester.
 
What was Collins thinking with two Mets on base by batting D'aza in the seventh inning? Both Johnson and Flores were available to pinch hit.
It's obvious Reyes is having big trouble hitting the changeup, too many strikeouts at this point. Also hitting too many fly balls,especially after hitting a few homeruns. Probably still going through his spring training.
 
What was Collins thinking with two Mets on base by batting D'aza in the seventh inning? Both Johnson and Flores were available to pinch hit.
It's obvious Reyes is having big trouble hitting the changeup, too many strikeouts at this point. Also hitting too many fly balls,especially after hitting a few homeruns. Probably still going through his spring training.
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Flores should be starting, every game at this point. Terry needs to get past a weird mental block he has with writing Wilmer's name on the starting line up card.
 
Metsies imploding finally? No hitting, Familia shows he's human last night in the ninth and an error and wild pitch in the ninth help do them in today. Tough...........................
 
Metsies imploding finally? No hitting, Familia shows he's human last night in the ninth and an error and wild pitch in the ninth help do them in today. Tough...........................
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after the last 2 days I now think the season is over
 
Metsies imploding finally? No hitting, Familia shows he's human last night in the ninth and an error and wild pitch in the ninth help do them in today. Tough...........................
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after the last 2 days I now think the season is over
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I'm fine with overpaying for Lucroy.
 
3 days in a row for Familia

Mets hitting, just not when guys are on base

What was going on this week last year?
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Well, batting .238 as a team and don't score runs so our definitions of no hitting are just different.
 
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