Read: The New Reyes Routine
To prevent another “September slump,” Jose Reyes has scaled back his pregame routine, according to Josh Thomson at The Journal News.
Reyes, on what he brings to the team, as quoted by Thomson:
“Everybody had to feel responsible because this team is not about one person. It’s about everybody here … But like people say, when Jose Reyes goes, the team goes. So the more I get on base, the more successful we’re going to be.”
He still stretches, hits in the first group, and takes some grounders, before heading back to his locker to relax at least an hour before game time.
“I don’t feel the same. I feel great now. I feel comfortable at home plate. I feel comfortable playing. I have a lot of energy. We have a good team here and I hope I can continue to contribute to this team and to win a game every night.”
…if he finishes strong and the Mets win the division, the jose-jose-jose chants should be replaced with chants of mvp-mvp-mvp…
