And you thought help wasn't on the way. You thought the Mets didn't have a trick up their sleeve. Au contraire mon frere. The Mets are after an outfielder. A big name outfielder as well.
Well he is a big name. And as you can see from the video evidence I have presented you, he has played some outfield. Listen, Roy Oswalt has only seven less career outfield appearances in professional baseball than Justin Turner, and one more appearance in the major leagues. And only 40 less appearances in the outfield than Jordany Valdespin. Oh, and he can pitch a little too, or so I hear. Bullpen and outfield help on just one salary.
You ain't workin' hard, Sandy. You're workin' smart.
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