Prior to last night’s rain out, Carlos Delgado talked with reporters about irrelevant curtain call issue.
To read a transcript of the Q&A session, go to Adam Rubin’s 
blog for the Daily News, where Delgado is quoted as saying of his decision…
“I don’t know why you call it a decision. It’s not a decision. Yesterday we talked about the situation and I thought that there are moments, and then there are moments. I don’t think that was the moment (for a curtain call). I also said (Sunday) that we appreciate the fans, and the support of the fans, but we’re here to play a game. And we’re usually playing a team on the other side of the dugout. And that’s what we are trying to pay attention to. At the end of the day, the big story is that we took two out of three to Atlanta and that’s about it.”
…unreal…seriously…i know it was raining, and these guys need something to write about, but, 27 questions about a curtain call and fan reaction…27…it’s almost hard to believe…
…i woke up last night around 2 am…i couldn’t sleep…i turned on talk radio, and could not believe that people were still talking about delgado and the curtain call…you would think he took the curtain call, but also gave everyone the finger while doing it, the way talk show hosts have been carrying on…the funny thing is, most of the callers seem to be saying, though they would like to see delgado accept the curtain call, in the end, it doesn’t really matter…yet, the host and reporters keep pushing it – as though goading fans to talk about it…
…i guarantee you that most fans are far more concerned with what delgado is doing in the batter’s box, than with what he is or isn’t doing on the top step of the dugout…
Nevertheless, for more on Delgado and the fans and the curtain call, read the New York Post, Newsday, again the New York Post, the Daily News, the Journal News, the Bergen Record and the Star-Journal.
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that was such a ridiculous interview. It seems like he was just trying to trap Delgado into saying something bad, like when whats his name (Grey?) interviewed Pete Rose at the All-Star game a few years ago. If I were Delgado I would have said “screw this, I’m out of here.” Of course, for his sake it’s good he didn’t do that.
The longer this stupid thing goes on for, the more I support Carlos.
For what it’s worth, it was not just the Daily News conducting the interview, but all of the reporters were involved in the Q&A, which is most likely why it went on so long.
He is going to ge booed like no athlete has ever been booed before. So senseless. It didnt have to occur.
Exaggeration much?
This is incredibly simple.
Fact #1 – Carlos says he never takes curtain calls out of respect for the game. He says he took two in his entire career – one for HR #400 and the other was long before he became a Met.
Fact #2 – Last time I checked, the games… are… videotaped.
The guy hit FOUR huge postseason HRs in 2006. If there was ever a time he was going to take a curtain call as a Met, it would have been then, right? So why doesn’t one of these “journalists” check the highlights?
If he actually took curtain calls then, then he’s lying now and he deserves to be criticized.
But if he’s telling the truth – if he actually hit that huge HR against the Dodgers, and then went into the dugout and sat down, then every person who ever criticized him over this owes him an apology.
what I find ironic is after last year and what happened, I think a lot of players on the team want to go out and win baseball games and just play the game. Carlos did this and now he is criticized. it is to be expected when you play on such a large media market and even second is scrutinized but after reading this interview, I am happy. I think the Mets just want to go out and play baseball and win games.
if they succeed, I am sure there will be a lot of celebrating and a lot of curtain calls if HRs are hit in the World Series.
I was just glad Delgado did something that makes people want the curtain call. Hopefully he has a lot more chances to not take one because that will go a longway towards helping this team get to where we all want them to be
I hope Delgado realizes that this is a non-story and if anybody really is bothered, they are probably the same people that will boo his next strikeout and need to get over it. Personally, I think a curtain call is for something special, not kissing the fans’ behinds. We’ve got a long way to go with this season and if we get caught up in issues like this, we’ll all be basket cases by seasons end.
Yesterday, on my way home, Mike and the Rabbid Squirrel were discussing what to make of Delgado and the curtain calls. Mike is convinced that the fans would boo Delgado even more now that he didn’t come out for the curtain call. Chris feels that the Mets fans have been to hard on the team this year. I think the fans that boo him will continue to boo him, until he starts to play better (more consistent).
To be honest, I don’t think Delgado is really affected by the boos. He seems very detached from the fans and the media for that matter. I think that is why he seems so surprised by all the attention this curtain call thing is getting.
Well supposedly Howie Rose was saying before Sunday’s game that Delgado was signing autographs with the fans. So I don’t think he is that detached with them.
I mean seriously, all of these clowns have to stop this…Delgado didn’t make a curtain call……GET OVER IT!!
To anyone out there reading this who actually cares about whether Delgado takes a curtain call or not-
Please douse yourself in gasoline and set yourself on fire.
Though of course it’s a nonissue, Delgado did great in that interview. He was honest, forthright, funny, candid. Kudos to him for understanding that reporters feel the need to write about something like this during a rain-out, and I enjoyed the read even though I don’t care at all that he didn’t take a curtain call.
I think he handled it very well also, both sunday and yesterday. This entire thing is ridiculous. This team is not leading the division and needs to focus on winning and I think that is what he was speaking to, we had a 3 run lead in the 7th against a team that owns us and the game was far from over in my opinion. Good for him. Fatsessa has become a parody of himself/all yankee fans.
And he is not detached from the fans, I have crappy mezz seats but associates of mine are behind the on deck circle and say he is one of their favorites in terms of banter before games. And even from my seats, I see how he treats the fans behind first base. Just hit Carlos, even a little, and we will be right there in September.
Yeah, Delgado does seem like a likable guy. I went to the first 2 games of the year in Miami, and during game 2, during infield practice between innings Delgado was taking his spot at first, right in front of my seats…. and my dad yellls “Hey Carlos… you’re the man!!”
I was shocked to see Delgado turn to face my seats and call back at my dad…. “No my man… you the man!!”
It was great, I never have heard a player even acknowledge being addressed by a fan during the game. He had a huge smile on his face and althought I always liked him, after this I found myself pulling even harder for him. Its a shame he might be done. I hope he busts out and goes on a tear for us.
Yeah I met him during spring training for a brief couple of minutes at a meet and greet. He was so nice there. He was always smiling and cracking jokes and just looked like he was happy. Thats why I hate when people boo him because he is such a classy guy.
Yeah, I liked his responses a lot as well.
And for all the idiots who think he isn’t trying… just count how many times he answered questions about boos or the relationship between the team and the fans with something to the effect of ‘we just need to play better’
Please file this story under “Who Gives a Sh!*.”
I can’t make the game tonight, but if i were going I would be on my feet clapping before AND after evry Delgado at bat, regardless of outcome. I am so sick of hearing about this so-called “dis-content” betwen the team and the fans (brought on by a lot of unneccasary booing). I think it would be great f Carols got a standing ovation tonight to prove the media and talk show hosts wrong.
this is a non-issue, however, I love what willie had to say about this. As usual being an arrogant yet ignorant prick. About the Delgado curtain call Willie said,
“Curtain calls should be special,” Randolph said. “Dramatic home runs, ninth-inning dramatics. Fans don’t understand that.”
Really Willie? We don’t understand that? Kind of like how you understand how to use your bullpen, or write a lineup…? bahahaha
Carlos get give the fans the finger all he wants…as long as he hits I am fine with hit.
I don’t care about Curtain Calls or booing or any other stuff on talk radio. I care about winning. All the booing and all the talk goes away once a team starts winning. If they can consistently take series they can win the division.
On a side note, maybe a day or two in the minors for Heilman might be a jolt to his system.
President Bush has scheduled a national press conference to address the issue of Delgado not taking a curtain call. It is assumed the United Nations will also be discussing the issue in the General Assembly today……
dr phil, rosie odonell, oprah, jon stewart, rev al sharpton, pat robertson and vince mcmahon have called for a special hollywood summit to discuss the impact of ignoring curtain calls in all walks of life. this is a serious issue that affects all of us. rumor has it that al gore is working on a new documentary illustrating the evils of ignoring curtain calls. i hope carlos is happy…how do i explain his actions to my children?…how?
Ignoring curtain calls causes global warming.
WON’T SOMEONE THNIK OF THE CHILDREN!
Why is anyone surprised that this has been a big deal? All these stupid stories tend to have a life of their own, which is why Delgado should have took the 10 seconds to give the fans a wave. If he had done that no one would be saying anything now. If he struggles this is going to follow him for the rest of the year.
BS.
If he took the curtain call, they’d be talking about how it was just a solo shot to increase a 2-run lead to a 3-run lead in the 7th when the bullpen’s not been reliable of late, and about how that was a totally inappropriate time to take a curtain call, especially when you’re hitting below the Mendoza line blahblahblah blahblah blahblahblahblah.
He couldn’t win either way, so he stayed true to himself.
He may not have taken the curtain call but he did do a high-five dance with Reyes. Why don’t the investigative journalists get to the real story here, that is whether Jose gives high-fives with as much exuberance as he used to? THAT is what fans are asking about, not this curtain call distraction issue. And certainly not about baseball.
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