Tim McCarver v. Jose Reyes

Or, "Hey, you kids, get off my lawn!"

This is the second Mets' game McCarver has covered this season, and he just can't seem to deal with Jose Reyes' exuberant style.  I can't figure out why he thinks is so important that other teams like the Mets.  Will they get crappy presents when other teams draw their names in MLB Secret Santa?  Will other teams promise to "meet them there," only to never show up?  Will the Mets not have a date to the prom?  The Espys?  Really, who cares?  He actually seems to believe that teams not only play harder, but are actually more effective when they dislike their competitors.  Tell that to the Pistons, Tim.  Could he really believe that the Marlins would have given the Mets a pass at the end of last season if Lastings Milledge hadn't been a jackass?  

I'm thrilled that Carlos Beltran told Jose to go ahead and let his freak flag fly. It can only be a good thing for the Mets.  Everyone else can go deal with themselves.