Hello my friends, how are you all today? In case you missed it, yesterday the Mets officially unveiled Jason Bay – who’ll wear #44 – to the New York media and press. Typical press conference, nothing made this one any more special than any other held in the past. Does Jason Bay really deserve such a cozy little welcoming like the Mets gave to him yesterday at Citi Field? Based on Bay’s indifference during the negotiating period I don’t think so, but that’s irrelevant at this point. I just want to take this opportunity to dissect something I noticed at the presser that made me ponder just a tad.
Jason Bay said the Mets were on his short list of teams that he wanted to sign with for 2010 and beyond. Now get this. When asked why he chose Queens, he said because the Mets offer him a great chance at winning. Laugh a little, it’s OK. God, is he serious? Boston offered him a contract pretty comparable to the one he signed with the Mets, the money difference was anything but eye popping. And anyone blind, deaf, and dumb can tell you that the Red Sox are a hundred times more geared to win than the Mets are. Please Jason, the truthful answer goes something like this, "I came to the Mets for the opportunity to make the most money since that’s what’s most important to me." Bay further emphasized his top priority in picking a new team when saying that in the end the Mets wanted him more than Boston did. Not by much if money’s your primary concern.
I mean, fine whatever, greed is greed. Bay wanted more cash, didn’t get it, had to settle for the Mets measly little 66 million dollar offer. I’ll accept a productive player miffed over his annual salary – because 66 million bucks over 4 years simply isn’t enough to live on don’t you know? – as long as he lives up to expectations and doesn’t pull anything Milton Bradley would do. The thing I’m pondering more than anything is…does Jason Bay expect us to believe the lies that flew through his teeth during Tuesday’s presser?
My friends, do not be fooled by him! Surely we can’t expect Bay to come out and say, "I’m here in Queens now because they offered me the most money and I just couldn’t find a richer offer." It’d be cool if he told the truth, but kind of weird and disturbing all the same. Mark my words, Jason Bay didn’t place “title contender" on his "short list" of teams, cause if he did, the Mets would not have been on it. Instead, I’m sure his little list consisted of the league’s richest franchises, like the Yankees, like the Red Sox, and like the Mets.
Opportunity to win? Wanted him more? Typical athlete cover-ups for, “MORE MONEY BABY!” I’m just curious if athletes expect us to believe all the baloney they feed us during press conferences such as yesterday. Does Bay expect us fans to buy into his lines because…well he said it? Nope, not I! And neither should you. Like I’ve said in the past, the Mets are a train wreck. Bay must’ve seen his 66 million dollar bills and confused them with an imaginary "chance to win." It just isn’t there yet. Hook that man up with some bifocals, Jeff WIlpon! We’re counting on him to hit 35-40 dingers next year! Preferably bifocals not endorsed by the Mets 2009 medical staff if you please.
But anyway, what do you make of the psychological makeup of the athlete? Do you think they expect us to buy into their lines, or do you think that they think "I know they’re not going to buy my bull, but I’m 8 figures richer so what do I care?" It’s an interesting thought, please comment your opinions below! Jason Bay, welcome to New York. You may be greedy, but I’m willing to look the other way if you make Citi Field look a little smaller. And to you my dear readers thank you so much for stopping by!
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