The New York Mets and Pittsburgh Pirates were postponed Monday due to the rain; the  game has been rescheduled for August 11th.  First pitch Tuesday is set for 7:10.  Because there is no game to recap, I thought we should take the opportunity to discuss some other aspects of the Mets, namely Carlos Delgado. 

Carlos Delgado told New York reporters that he did not come out for a curtain call on Sunday as Mets fans cheered for him because he did nothing worthy of a curtain call.  Funny Carlos, the Mets fans saw it other wise.  How about the fact that you have been killing the Mets in the line up?  The fans were trying to show you some love, buddy.  I hope for you that you are out of your funk because if you have another slump this season, I’m pretty sure that Mets fans will be even more unpleasant to you. 

These guys are such cry babies!  Should Mets fans boo as much as they do?  Maybe not.  But let’s not forget that Carlos Delgado was a big part of what happened at the end of last season.  Mets fans buy tickets to watch their team, and while some argue that paying admission does not give you the right to boo-others would argue that booing is part of the game. Fans are not telling Delgado that they hate him, they are telling him that they expect more.  Unlike Delgado, most of us do not have millions of dollars lying around, when folks come out to the ball park, they spend a lot of money to do so, and it should be noted to dear Carlos, that without those folks that boo–and CHEER you, you wouldn’t have the opportunity to rake in the dough!  So next time Mets fans want to show you some love-return their affections. 

What Delgado fails to realize is that the New York fans welcomed him with open arms when he came to New York via the trade with the Marlins.  We remember that the Mets tried to bring him to New York via free agency when he left Toronto.  Instead, he said some really uncomplimentary things about New York and then signed a big contract with the Florida Marlins.  Things didn’t quite work for him there so he found himself in New York via a trade.  Mets fans gave Carlos the benefit of the doubt because after all, it was a partnership.  With the Mets, Delgado had a chance to showcase his talents on a big stage.  In return, with Mike Piazza leaving via free agency, the Mets found that big bat replacement in the heart of the order to hit behind Carlos Beltran.  At the time it was unknown what David Wright would accomplish so  the Mets felt that Delgado was the best option.  Mets fans were ecstatic, and felt that Delgado was the key they needed to get them to the play offs and beyond.  

So I have to say, I am really not too sympathetic to a guy who is a little senstive to the crowd booing.  It’s part of the game, it is part of playing in New York.  For players, New York can be the best stage, win in this town and you’re a king-ask Derek Jeter. 

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