This is a special edition of Fact vs. Perception … a Fred Wilpon Perception versus Facts. The quotes are from the article Madoff's Curveball written by Jeffery Toobin for the New Yorker.
Fred's Perception - On Jose Reyes "He’s had everything wrong with him."
Fact - Wilpon wasn't saying anything during 2005-2008 when he played all but 15 games, or led the league in stolen bases or triples three times. How about all the number 7 t-shirts and jerseys that are being sold, is everything wrong with that as well?
Fred's Perception - On Carlos Beltran “He’s sixty-five to seventy per cent of what he was.”
Fact - Four time All Star three time gold glover, two time silver slugger and ranking as high as fourth in MVP voting. That is pretty good for 65%. This year he has ht more home runs than Jason Bay has hit in this and last year combined.
Fred's Perception - On David Wright “A really good kid. A very good player. Not a superstar.”
Fact - What makes a superstar? Does being a perennial all-star make you a superstar? Does being the face of the franchise make you a superstar? Does being huge fan favorite with a really great and marketable name make you a superstar? Guess what Fred … yes!
Fred's Perception - The team is shitty.
Fact - OK, you got it right here.
Other Mets news -
- Toobin wll have a live chat this afternoon at 3 pm EST.
- Is the "Dock" in the song "Dock by the Bay" a reference to the Disabled list? Jason Bay is hurting again, If there is a firesale, i hope they Mets can find a buyer for the Bay.
- Really a 10 run loss, nice way to show up.
- Johann Santana is throwing off a mound ... making his return early enough so he can be showcased and traded, somehow I fear he ends up in Philly or the Bronx.
- God bless you Lenny Dykstra ... your craziness and loyalty to your friends is endless.
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