Picture: Jay and the Orange Jacket
On Tuesday, Johan Santana said he would not pitch unless the team’s media relations director, Jay Horwitz, wore the infamous bright orange, pimp-line blazer, which was left behind in the trainer’s room and last worn by Jeromy Burnitz, Cliff Floyd and Pedro Martinez.
According to Santana, the jacket would bring the team good luck.
Horwitz wore the jacket, and the Mets won the game, after which Willie Randolph told reporters that Horwitz looked like ‘a pimp.’
Last night, Horwitz was encouraged to wear the jacket again, and again the Mets won the game.
In other words, Horwitz has no choice but to wear this jacket for as long as the team keeps winning.
…i have had the pleasure of meeting jay…he’s a stand-up guy, who has been a part of the Mets family for a long time…i always appreciate his advice, and love the fact that he is ‘playing a role’ in the team’s on-field success…
