Met fans are Met fans. Yankee fans are Yankee fans. My father watched the Yankees when there was absolutely no other baseball on television. Although we lived within spitting distance of the stadium (and I use "spitting" because I'm sure that's what he did when he walked by it), the family never went to a game. We traveled to Queens to see the Mets, by subway I might add.
He hated the Yankees. I mean, HATED the Yankees. All because the team dragged their feet on integration. They were the second to last MLB team to integrate, just before the much hated Boston Red Sox.
Now, if only these politicians stick to important convictions when they are elected, the world would be a better place. #congress
@afterabe: There's a difference between being a fan of a team and being a dick about another team's good fortune. He wasn't being asked to give BJs to the entirety of the Yankees, they just asked him to sign a "Congratulations" letter, basically. It's just kind of a sad move. I mean, do you think every president wants and likes the players of every winning sports team? I mean, my god, can you imagine trying to have a conversation with Ben Roethlisberger? No, of course not, because that would be horrible, but they still invite them over or make a "Nice job!" phone call when teams win anyway.
Thankfully no one will remember this in the future because who cares if a baseball fan (especially Mets fans, these days) acts like a big prick? That is called "Tuesday" so whatever. #congress
This is like blood-soaked shorts kind of bait for snarky Mets' fans to say some snarky Mets'-fans-type comment about the amount of money the Yankees have. I guess I'll just say it before it even begins: boo hoo, stfu, not our fault you suck. #scams
@TuxBobble: Well then I love you. I've got nothing against the Mets, I just can't stand when Mets fans get so mean about the Yanks. I mean, I'd root for them if they were in our position, you know? #scams
@Conchie Birdie: Of course. It goes both ways in NY. Always has, always will. But there are a few who will root for the other NY team as long as it's not NYY v NYM.
(My family is divided, 3 Mets 2 Yankees, so you learn to live with it, I guess) #scams
Considering how someone like Ernie Accorsi went from the press box to running a franchise, I think its not hard to believe a reporter would ask a general career advice question to Omar.
Not everyone can come from a family friends with the owners background like Brian Cashman, or be annointed the chosen one at a young age, like Theo Epstein.
@MoeGolden: Although you could credibly argue that the career of every professional baseball player involves a certain amount of being "anointed the chosen one at a young age," I suspect.
Minaya was forced into doing a second press conference right before tonight's game in the press box at CitiField.
However, all he did was say he stands behind what he said about Adam Rubin but it was the wrong venue to say it. The Mets owner defended Rubin, saying it isn't unusual for reporters to ask him for career advice, but Rubin never asked for a job.
I think it's safe to say that Adam Rubin will keep his job longer than Omar Minaya.
@Soup: This is a case where "moron" does not even do him justice. You know it's bad when slander isn't even the worst part.
You can slander people, especially in sports, and still get a job, even after you've been fired.
But, it'll be extremely hard to get a job once you've undermined ownership's decision to fire an employee whose actions were consistently being investigated by human resources. Furthermore, Minaya's actions make it harder for the players to have closure and move on.
I'm a Mets fan (although I'm kind of losing that status as of late), and will say that the fact Minaya would even say that about Rubin (whether true or not) is really below the belt. He seems to be on Bernazard's side and won't justify the fact that Tony B has been a cancer in this clubhouse for years. He has a horrid temper. He threw a fit over a scout sitting in a seat that he wanted and freaked out everyone in the vicinity while doing so. Word about spliting the clubhouse in two between the Latinos and anyone else, bad mouthing, backing stabbing all at the hands of Tony has been rampant for years now. So, Omar wants to blame Adam Rubin because he wants a job? I'm about two freak outs away from becoming a die hard LA Dodgers fan.
11/09/09
Met fans are Met fans. Yankee fans are Yankee fans. My father watched the Yankees when there was absolutely no other baseball on television. Although we lived within spitting distance of the stadium (and I use "spitting" because I'm sure that's what he did when he walked by it), the family never went to a game. We traveled to Queens to see the Mets, by subway I might add.
He hated the Yankees. I mean, HATED the Yankees. All because the team dragged their feet on integration. They were the second to last MLB team to integrate, just before the much hated Boston Red Sox.
Now, if only these politicians stick to important convictions when they are elected, the world would be a better place. #congress
11/09/09
Thankfully no one will remember this in the future because who cares if a baseball fan (especially Mets fans, these days) acts like a big prick? That is called "Tuesday" so whatever. #congress
10/22/09
10/22/09
Just kidding. I am a Mets fan, but I'll be rooting for the Yankees til it's over, at this point. #scams
10/22/09
10/22/09
(My family is divided, 3 Mets 2 Yankees, so you learn to live with it, I guess) #scams
10/22/09
[deadspin.com]
07/27/09
07/27/09
Not everyone can come from a family friends with the owners background like Brian Cashman, or be annointed the chosen one at a young age, like Theo Epstein.
07/28/09
07/27/09
However, all he did was say he stands behind what he said about Adam Rubin but it was the wrong venue to say it. The Mets owner defended Rubin, saying it isn't unusual for reporters to ask him for career advice, but Rubin never asked for a job.
I think it's safe to say that Adam Rubin will keep his job longer than Omar Minaya.
07/27/09
You can slander people, especially in sports, and still get a job, even after you've been fired.
But, it'll be extremely hard to get a job once you've undermined ownership's decision to fire an employee whose actions were consistently being investigated by human resources. Furthermore, Minaya's actions make it harder for the players to have closure and move on.
It's like he's Bizarro GM.
07/27/09
07/27/09
Frankly, I'm boycotting the Knicks until the Dolans sell the team.