Zero09 on the other hand will NEVER appreciate the other side of the argument and you can tell that by his “Closed” minded comments when refering to the “Texan”. I will throw a political jab back his way and say that I can guarantee you he runs with the Hollywood crowd. Don’t forget “Middle America” my friend, there allot of Real Estate between LA and NY.

I’ll give you credit, your posts and arguments are very well written and you really do Delgado justice by defending his position. You almost have me agreeing with everything you say and you even back up your position with actual quotes (unlike most posters on here who just put words in people’s mouths). But, then………………………………. I slap myself in the face and snap myself out it. Boy, that Coolaide you dish out is mighty strong stuff! LOL.

Again, I applaud you for intelligently articulating your points and making very strong arguments why Delgado does not deserve all the criticisms he has received from Mets fans. I said I applaud you, not agree with you.

As I’m sure you are well aware, numbers don’t always tell the whole story, especially in baseball.
You are very fund of projecting ahead and crediting Delgado with 25+ HRs and 90+ RBI’s in 2008 but with a .235 batting average, that basically tells us the guy is a “Feast or Famine” hitter with absolutely no consistency at the plate and a “Human” rally killer 85% of the time except that occasional game (Yankees) where he pads his numbers for season’s end. Is it any wonder opposing pitchers pitch around Beltran and Wright? So what if he hits an occasional HR now and then, pitchers will take their chances every time with Delgado knowing they have an 85% chance of getting him out. I know I would if I were pitching and had to face that Mets line-up. Let me see……………85% = OUT, 15% = HR, I’ll take those odds every time baby.

And by the way, it’s not just us Mets fan getting on Delgado case, almost every professional sports analyst that cover the game of baseball basically say the same thing. The guy is washed up. But I’m sure you’ll have some “Piffy” comments to throw my way and probably some more quotes and stats as well, fire away body, I’m kind of thirsty and could use some more Coolaide! LOL X-Man.

Judiciously, Delgado is free to do whatever he wants – and surely he has a full right to – guaranteed by the 2nd amendment. However, a court of public opinion is a different creature, creating social laws that are outside the boundaries of the constitution. For Delgado’s specific example, that law is centered around the strong patriotism wrapped around this country, especially at a time when we were entering the war with Iraq. Pro-war and pro-American propoganda was everywhere – the republicans are masters at it. And guess what, Delgado’s stand on it, while 100% within his rights, hit hard against the overly patriotic fans, media and the like and spoiled his image.

See – the guy you’re arguing with doesn’t even know whether Delgado is still doing it or not – but the court had been adjourned a while ago. You can put this one in the same pot that makes Troy Percival be “fiery” and Reyes “immature”. The opinion is different in the north – where we are more liberal with our views, however most of US is engulfed with whatever brainwashing their delegates are feeding them – as if they’re too blind or too stupid to make their own rational decisions. And I hate to make a political statement of my own, but it’s that kind of idiocracy that got that Texan into office in the first place…

That’s why many of use think the team would be better off with a better GM.