20
2009
Now Batting Sixth… First Baseman… Livan Hernandez
An article by Hojo's Mojo
From the archives of the strange, but true…
The Mets may have found themselves a new utility infielder who can play first base, third base, pinch hit, and even pitch a complete game.
And the best part is, we don’t have to give up any propsects to get him because he’s already on the team.
Adam Rubin of the Daily News explains in his excellent blog Surfing The Mets,
Manuel said he has another use for Hernandez. With the Mets completing the weekend with a three-man bench while Sheffield’s hamstring mends, the manager indicated Hernandez could pinch-hit, or play first or third base if necessary. Manuel insisted he was serious, and that Hernandez manned those positions in Cuba.
Wow. I know things were bad, but I had no idea that they were this bad.
Also, from the “Take The Damn Foot Out Of Your Mouth” department…
Jerry Manuel proudly proclaimed last week that any Mets starter that had three poor performances in a row, “would be yanked from the rotation”.
It was probably one of Manuel’s most ridiculous comment in a season that has been full of ridiculous quotes from the skipper.
Anyway, after two poor starts by Livan Hernandez, he was told that he is not in any danger of being “yanked from the rotation”.
It appears to me, that everytime Manuel tries to be Berra-esque, all he does is undermine his own credibility.
In another brain freeze moment, this weekend, when asked to comment about Sheffield’s leg injury he said,
“They’re calling it cramps . . . surgery on Thursday.”
Manuel then erupted with laughter and abruptly stopped laughing when he realized that SNY had the camera rolling. Manuel then offered an apology, ”I couldn’t resist. Sorry, doctors.”
He then pleaded twice with Kevin Burkhardt not to run the footage, but Burkhardt told him he couldn’t do that.
Poor Jerry… he still doesn’t understand the power of the press…
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationals | 26 | 18 | .591 | - |
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| Mets | 24 | 21 | .533 | 2.5 |
| Marlins | 24 | 21 | .533 | 2.5 |
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Jerry’s joke is totally on the mark.
“They’re calling cramps…surgery on Thursday”
Nothing wrong with that joke. We have all said it and it is obvious the frustration Jerry has with this medical stance is now coming to light. I see nothing wrong with him telling everyone what we have all be saying. I gotta support Jerry on this one
I partially agree with you, let me explain why I think Mauel screwed up.
While you are absolutely right that we have all been thinking the same things about our medical staff, it’s never appropriate for the manager to make comments like that.
You may remember that Omar took a similar swing at David Wright who was offended when Minaya said the Mets dont have the same type of leaders and gritty players as Chase Utley.
Omar was wrong for saying that and he apologized and took it back the very next day, as did Jerry Manuel by the way.
Even though our team sucks rights now, you never want to hear the manager or GM say it. Even though they would be right.
Jerry’s losing his cool and pretty soon will make a really stupid comment that will get him fired. Willie got his next job in Milwaukee. Where will Jerry go?
It was a JOKE, people. People need to loosen up a bit. It’s been a trying year and I have nothing against Jerry trying to bring a little levity here and there.
What has happened with the injuries is so beyond ridiculous, it’s kind of funny. And Jerry is trying to demonstrate some humor about the situation.
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