Smith getting called up for 3 game series against phils as bruce goes on paternity leave.
Harvey says he no longer wants to talk about Mets in first interview with Reds reporter - is it just me or is he the only recent player to not at least thank the fans and organization for their support? Totally classless. We drafted him, made him a star, it's sad injuries derailed him, but show some goddam aappreciation to the fans at least.
I do agree he does owe the NY Mets trainers, coaches, management and players a thank you because they were the ones who did everything they could to support him.
If I had to guess, Harvey was a spoiled privileged CT kid and he seems to act like such an unlikable arrogant prick, it's hard to feel sorry for him.
Guys like Bruce and Vargas that Sandy signed will get special treatment. Performance doesn't matter. Gsellmen will be buried in the pen all year because he made a sarcastic comment about Sandy in frustration last year.
He continues to take shots at the Mets about him being a "starting pitcher".. the guy doesn't get it.
You fucking SUCKED as a starter this year. And last year. This dude thinks he's just supposed to be handed a spot regardless of performance.
We'll see how long those "smiles" last in Ohio.
His career is pretty much over at this point. It happens. He's a pitcher and they're fragile.
But Mets get a first hand look at the real MVP of the NL so far. Odubel Herrera!!!!
I'm still rooting for Harvey to turn it around, so long as he's not facing the Mets. It's hard to me to turn and stop against players that I've followed/rooted for since they were drafted. I'm sure I'll get over it with him eventually, but this guy could've easily sat out the 2015 playoffs (taking a page from Strasburg) but instead came out and tried to win a title for us, possibly costing himself tens of millions of dollars in the process.
He just thinks he's something he isn't and it's a shame because I really don't think he's going to get anywhere if he won't admit that he has to reinvent himself a bit.
He just thinks he's something he isn't and it's a shame because I really don't think he's going to get anywhere if he won't admit that he has to reinvent himself a bit.
Yea, you're not wrong with anything you said.
Can't believe he's already almost 30. Time fucking flies.
His debut was what, almost 6 years ago already?
Crazy.
He just thinks he's something he isn't and it's a shame because I really don't think he's going to get anywhere if he won't admit that he has to reinvent himself a bit.
Cinci is perfect for him to bomb and be patient with his failures, with little fanfare
But Mets get a first hand look at the real MVP of the NL so far. Odubel Herrera!!!!
Citi Field South.
Then there is one a cut above. Odubel Herrera.
He just thinks he's something he isn't and it's a shame because I really don't think he's going to get anywhere if he won't admit that he has to reinvent himself a bit.
I'm not a big fan of Harvey and agree he should have shown more class and at least minimally thanked the organization and it's fans. But I don't fault him in the least for not accepting a demotion to the minors. He would have lost all control of his career and may have had to contractually had to stay down for a long time had he accepted it. The Mets didn't have much choice and I am guessing they knew he would never say yes and forced the issue knowing this. But obviously as far as what was best for his career it was to reject the minors and move on with a fresh start elsewhere. There is plenty to fault Harvey about but it's hard to fault the guy for that.
Kapler needs to demote this bum immediately.
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My problem with Matt is that he absolutely refused to acknowledge that ANYTHING was on him. He'd get blown up and then blow off media and refuse to answer questions. He'd insist he was a starting pitcher even though he was getting bombed constantly. He handled the bullpen thing badly. Refused assignment to go and work on some stuff.
He just thinks he's something he isn't and it's a shame because I really don't think he's going to get anywhere if he won't admit that he has to reinvent himself a bit.
I'm not a big fan of Harvey and agree he should have shown more class and at least minimally thanked the organization and it's fans. But I don't fault him in the least for not accepting a demotion to the minors. He would have lost all control of his career and may have had to contractually had to stay down for a long time had he accepted it. The Mets didn't have much choice and I am guessing they knew he would never say yes and forced the issue knowing this. But obviously as far as what was best for his career it was to reject the minors and move on with a fresh start elsewhere. There is plenty to fault Harvey about but it's hard to fault the guy for that.
Have to disagree with you here. The Mets didn’t force the issue, Harvey did. Harvey was not performing at a pro level and needed to fix things in order to improve. Can’t do that at the major league level. Don’t like having to go to the minors? Too bad then. Be a better pitcher. Harvey didn’t want to have to do the work to improve because he still believes he’s the Dark Knight. He’s one of the most entitled athletes I’ve ever seen. Harvey forced all of this.
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In comment 13961073 arcarsenal said:
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My problem with Matt is that he absolutely refused to acknowledge that ANYTHING was on him. He'd get blown up and then blow off media and refuse to answer questions. He'd insist he was a starting pitcher even though he was getting bombed constantly. He handled the bullpen thing badly. Refused assignment to go and work on some stuff.
He just thinks he's something he isn't and it's a shame because I really don't think he's going to get anywhere if he won't admit that he has to reinvent himself a bit.
I'm not a big fan of Harvey and agree he should have shown more class and at least minimally thanked the organization and it's fans. But I don't fault him in the least for not accepting a demotion to the minors. He would have lost all control of his career and may have had to contractually had to stay down for a long time had he accepted it. The Mets didn't have much choice and I am guessing they knew he would never say yes and forced the issue knowing this. But obviously as far as what was best for his career it was to reject the minors and move on with a fresh start elsewhere. There is plenty to fault Harvey about but it's hard to fault the guy for that.
Have to disagree with you here. The Mets didn’t force the issue, Harvey did. Harvey was not performing at a pro level and needed to fix things in order to improve. Can’t do that at the major league level. Don’t like having to go to the minors? Too bad then. Be a better pitcher. Harvey didn’t want to have to do the work to improve because he still believes he’s the Dark Knight. He’s one of the most entitled athletes I’ve ever seen. Harvey forced all of this.
I think you misunderstood my point. I said the Mets didn't have much choice and I agree with their decision. My point is I bet they fully expected him to refuse and knowingly "forced" the issue figuring it would likely result in Harvey moving on.