Found September 30, 2009 on Legend of Cecilio Guante: Yardbarker Blogger Network
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Why on Earth Did I Come Back for This?Photo via Daily NewsThe Mets season of suckitude has been in full swing for quite some time now. Long since I checked myself into and out of rehab back in June, the Mets have continued to punish their fans. The only difference: I haven't been watching. Really, I've been more casually observing via the Internet and newspaper box scores. It's much better that way. Even from that vantage point, it's been clear that more recently the Mets have fallen even deeper into the abyss of embarrassment. I had a thought things might take a slight turn to the positive when Carlos Beltran returned to the lineup. Survey says? WRONG.The Flushing crew has gone from underachivers finding creative ways to lose to a popular punchline. As any Mets fan can attest, it goes far beyond injuries and crappy luck. All of that is nicely paired with dropped pop ups, failing to run out balls, errant throws and grounders through the wickets. But that's all ol...
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