Read: Jerry Crasnick Chat
During a live chat today at ESPN.com, baseball writer Jerry Crasnick was asked the following question regarding the Mets:
“Jerry, what is wrong with Oliver Perez and the Mets? It seems like they have been in
turmoil for some time now (since the epic collapse last season). Jose Reyes can’t shake his slump and everyone knows the offense is sparked by his ability to create runs with his legs. It seems like the team doesn’t want it badly enough right now. Thoughts?”
Crasnick’s response:
“Well, that’s the rap — that the Mets have too many low-key guys and Willie Randolph can’t seem to “light a fire” under them. Oliver Perez was a perpetual tease in Pittsburgh, so maybe he’s just come back to earth and he is what he is. He’s also a free agent this winter, so maybe that’s in his head.”
…perez’s contract situation going into the season was a heavily discussed topic between me and my friend pappy…we both feared his pending free agency would get into his head…i am not saying it is or isn’t the reason for his roller coaster performances but the Mets need this guy to settle down asap and become a rock in the middle of the rotation…
…as far as a fire, hopefully the mets ignite one in the desert this weekend…Let’s Go Mets…
