Today is apparently the day the local rags celebrate the age-old series preview “your city sucks” tradition, which means it’s the one day of the year when it’s excusable to purchase a copy of the New York Post. And boy am I glad I did. Not only did the Post’s front cover run this doctored photo of Shane Victorino in a skirt, but on the inside there was this handy tale-of-the-tape chart with an amazing entry for “Best Sandwich”:
Bravo, New York Post. Beyond the fact that I’m a little unclear on the physics of how a Derek Jeter sandwich on model bread would play out, I’m pretty certain that’s not the best sandwich available in the city because there are some wonderful Italian delis around. Still, I appreciate the Post’s effort here. Always pushing the limits of journalism.
And the Post doesn’t stop there! There’s also this article about the Phillie Phanatic, featuring what might be the Yankee-fan quote of the year:
“Mr. Met is even better than that — and Mr. Met is retarded,” said Patrick O’Neill, 22, of The Bronx.
I can’t speak for you guys, but I know that I have always wondered what Patrick O’Neill of The Bronx thinks about Mr. Met vis a vis the Phillie Phanatic. And big ups to Pat for being so definitive.
In non-baseball news, Charles Barkley says Donnie Walsh has made a poor decision. And say what you will about Barkley, the guy knows a thing or two about poor decisions.
Over at TheJetsBlog.com, Brian Bassett wonders (with due respect) if Leon Washington was going to be phased out of returning kicks anyway. I liked Washington a lot as a player, but I honestly don’t think he’s irreplaceable. He’s versatile, so it might take a few players to recoup his production, but with a good offensive line and scheme, runningbacks are frighteningly interchangeable. Ask Mike Shanahan.
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The post didn’t specify that they were female models.
It’s funny how very much alike Yankee fans and Red Sox fans are, when it really gets down to it. If you take this:
“Mr. Met is even better than that — and Mr. Met is retarded,” said Patrick O’Neill, 22, of The Bronx.
And just infinitesimally change it, you get this:
“Mr. Met is even better than that — and Mr. Met is retaahded,” said Paddy O’Neill, 22, of Revere.
Okay so here’s the thing: I need an SNY polo shirt for halloween. It’s very important. Where can I get one? Is there an SNY gift shop? Do they sell polo shirts with the logo on them?
There’s an SNY shop, but it doesn’t have polos. There might be some in our merch closet, but I can’t help you there. I’m no longer permitted access after letting our interns play supermarket sweep in there last year.
Can you just steal me Keith Hernandez’ work id? I think that’ll work fine as a plan B. Thanks!
Please take no offense, but if I get my hands on Keith Hernandez’s work ID, I’m keeping it.
You’re going to be Keith for Halloween? That’s excellent. The way to make the costume really pop would be to go with a friend dressed as Clyde Frazier and go around endorsing Just For Men.
RE: Barkley and recent Knicks bashing
Experts thought the Knicks “had talent” and were “improving” under Isiah prior to their 23 win embarrassment two seasons ago. SI even picked them to get in the playoffs! That team was littered with awful contracts and players that didn’t fit well together.
This team has 60% of that payroll and has a load of players that actually fit D’Antoni’s system well. They’re coming off a 32-win season and have acquired two solid defensive players in Darko and Douglas! There’s no reason to bash them; they’re headed in the right direction, even if Lebron and Wade stay put (which I feel they will).
I agree with that. To me regardless of wether they can even get LaBron or Wade, a full rebuild was in order, and the only way to do that was to clear out the salary off the roster, even if it costs them a year or two, thats what rebuilding is. You see it all the time in baseball and no one complains.
And the other distrubing this about Barkley, if you read the Daily News link Ted provide about the DWI, it states that Barkely was seen partying at a club with “ex-Giants star Michael Strahan and Jaleel White, who played the nerdy Steve Urkel on the sitcom “Family Matters.”
WTF are Strahan and Charles Barkely doing partying with Seve Urkel? Is this a joke?
Yes, and people fail to remember that Eddy Curry and Jared Jeffries become assets as their contracts expire after next season.
A few years ago, the Celtics were a bigger joke than the Knicks, but the opportunity to package expiring contracts with picks and young players to acquire stars presented itself. Now they’re a perennial contender.
You’re right on about Washington. I’ll bet Greene (I still have trouble properly typing his first name – my finger muscle memory doesn’t allow it) can match his production carrying (though I don’t know about his pass catching ability) and they already signed Justin Miller to return kicks and I’ll bet he’ll be one of the better kick returners in the AFC.