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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…
He’s not playing a role in the team’s success. He’s just wearing a stupid jacket. The team played harder the past two days.
Psst, it’s a little thing called a superstition. You might want to look it up in the dictionary.
Thanks for getting the joke.
Jeez.
lol, tough crowd.
lol
at least he didn’t compare it to slavery and the holocaust
Way to look on the lighter side there, King.
Relax and have a beer on Cerrone.
Lighten up Francis.
wait, what?
I thought things like Jackets and Gary Cohen mentioning things totally influence games!!!!????
It is funny though how every time Keith or Gary mentions that a guy hasn’t hit a home run since 2002, he hits a home run, or things of that nature. I liked Keith’s description of Gary and Howie Rose discussing how many games the Mets have played without a no-hitter (and of course, right afterwards, Pelfrey gives up a hit): “shooting the clown” :D
I know what the word means, thanks.
Wow, “Biurnitz”, “Howritez”… Looks like Matt was up late celebrating last night’s win.
Of course, now he corrected it so this post is meaningless. Thanks Matt.
I loved when they showed Jay on camera last night and Keith did his best Elmer Fudd impression “Shhh, I’m hunting wabbits”. LMFAO!
Speaking of, did Keith’s contract w/Just for Men run out? What’s up with his new Marine look?
I think he should go see Giuseppe Franco.
yeah cuz Gary Busey did and that worked out well for him
He learned how to breathe through his eyelids.
sorry Jay, but that jacket must be worn now all the time, kind of like Louie C with St.Johns, with the sweater, its not like he’s george clooney
No offense, Jay, but it’ll take a lot more than that stylin’ jacket to make you look like pimp.
Gold-plated teeth?
Ooooh! Maybe one of them multi-finger rings?
OK. Somebody get on the case with Photoshop and get this done!
What shall we call him?
Jay-Dogg? Jay Daddy? Huggiewitz?
Orange jackets for everybody!
if the Mets can pull off a solid winning streak (I’m talking 7+ wins), I’m thinking we should all be wearing orange jackets to the game from now on.
AMEN! Maybe a bulk rate would apply- but currently, i’m seeing $139 online…LOL>…
I’ll take 4 in a row. If they win 7 in a row I will paint myself orange.
Bill F’n R. !
Seriously, once he transformed from “Willie Randolph” into your boy “BILL R.” we won. The orange jacket is nice, but Bill R. is better.
Love the screen name dude. Mine is merely a reference to the days remaining on his contract. Although he is shutting us both up right about now. I like it.
I was going to mention his HR to you this AM, but i cut you some slack ;-)
When The Stache is healthy, we need to eat Delgado’s salary and dump him for fringe prospects, then platoon Stache + Tatis at first.
Formula for these Mets winning it all-
Bill R. – Willie Randolph + The Mustache/Tatis Platoon – Delgado x Orange Jaaacket= 2008 Champs
Bill R. is a sick manager
Hopefully Bill R. is reading this, Go Bill R. !!!!!!!!!!!!
Every ball I slap, up the middle, into a glove, or my specialty – a slap over the fence – is dedicated to my boy Bill R.
RIP WILLIE RANDOLPH LONG LIVE BILL R.
amen to that, fellow #2 hitter minus the wheaties
McHomerton,
Are you the righty version of McSingleton? Perhaps an alter ego?
1311- not only am i the right handed version, but any sign on any wall with a number lower than “358″ on it, i launch bombs over, so heads up.
also, please support the Bill R. movement- don’t ask questions, just know it shall carry us all to taste that sweet champaign the mere mortal Willie was referring to last year
Wow…you should have signed with the Phillies in the off season. You would have about 42HR already.
I don’t understand what the big deal is. I see this outfit all the time here in Wisconsin, during deer season ~:c)
I think the Mets should break into the Lindsay Nelson archives and pull out some of his old outlandish sports coats. Make them the official team travel attire.
speaking of breaking into the archives, how about that clip of the ‘69 Mets singing on the Ed Sullivan Show? That was great.
that was hilarious. damn yankees!
I got a clip of that entire Sullivan segment on a video commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Mets called “An Amazin’ Era”.
It was produced in 1986. My father ordered it for me through the mail at some point in 1987. Lots of good stuff in it. The only problem is that it’s on VHS! Gotta transfer it to DVD one of these days.
that was great, SNY needs to do more of that stuff unfortunately I think a lot of that stuff has been distroyed, like all that Kiner’s Korner stuff, all gone, can you imagine seeing some of those old videos
Speaking further of the archives, I have the album that the Mets cut in ‘69, after the World Series. My father stood in line at Korvette’s, and had it signed by Ron Swabodo, Cleon Jones and Jerry Koosman. I should figure out how to burn it to a CD.
I say that with Slappy and Reyes’ power we need to now fix the line-up.
Here is what I am thinking:
Beltran
Wright
Tatis
Reyes
Castillo
Easley
Castro
Endy
I think that this could be the ticket
I wouldn’t want to ruin Slappy’s power stroke by putting him in the 5-hole. However, his RBI prowess is useless in the 2 or 8-holes.
Bill R. is faced with a dilemma here. I wish we could clone this guy. He can clearly bat anywhere in the order!!!
Then perhaps we flip him and Reyes. Or better yet how about this line-up.
Endy
Tatis
Beltran
Castillo
Reyes
Wright
Easley
Castro/Schneider
Pitcher
And when Santana pitches we can swap him and Reyes. But Santana in the 5 spot to protect Castillo
Seriously, I don’t think Beltrán batting leadoff is a bad idea, but you’ve got other guys that ought to be in front of him. How bad does this look (based on the current active non-injured roster)?
Chávez
Reyes
Beltrán
Wright
Castillo
Schneider
Evans
Delgado
Endy won’t clog up the bases for Reyes, who has RBI potential. Beltrán would not be sitting in the cleanup spot with no protection, and if he walks in the #3 spot that’s actually good, especially if the #1 and/or #2 guys are on base. Castillo doesn’t strike out much, so he’s good protection for Wright (and all the guys in front of Castillo can run and stay out of DPs). Then you put your three worst hitters at the tail end from most-to-least productive.
Or better yet…
Chávez
Reyes
Beltrán
Wright
Tatís
Castillo
Schneider
Delgado
Sorry for putting in Evans before Tatís ;)
“OK, guys. We’ve won two games in a row. If we win tonight, its called a winning streak. IT HAS HAPPENED BEFORE.”
Love the Major League 2 reference. :0)
Honestly, someday when Jay’s finished his career with the Mets, they need to put some kind of sign or something on the outfield fence with the retired numbers. He’s been around forever and in many ways is the real “face” of the franchise.
it is funny how we all know Jay and he’s never played a game. Quite an accomplishment for a front office guy not involved with players (ala gms and scouts)
Horwitz Field has a nice ring to it ~:c)
Funny how Matt calls Jay a stand up guy. I have also met Jay numerous times and he has been nothing but rude and inappropriate.