In the Jerry Bruckheimer film, ‘The Rock,’ John Patrick Mason turned to Stanley Goodspeed and uttered a classic movie line: “Your best? Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and get a World Series ring.” No…wait, that wasn’t it. But this website is suitable for all ages. (I pause now so we can all do our own personal Sean Connery impression.)
As another Mets season comes to an August close yet again, the excuses are already beginning.
Fellow MMO bloggers Craig Lerner and Joe D. wrote excellent pieces on the effect that Citi Field has on our offensive stats as well as on the psyche of this team. And they are both right. The Mets have allowed the dimensions of Citi Field to get into their heads. It is obvious that this team has no home field advantage. We play 81 games on the road and 81 in what seems to be a neutral stadium.
However, the dimensions of Citi Field are just the latest in a long list of excuses. Albeit well-deserved. But still, excuses nonetheless.
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