Monday, February 19, 2007

THE BEST NEWS OF THE SEASON SO FAR.

The popular “Profesor Reyes” segments, during which Jose Reyes teaches Spanish to fans, will return to Shea. After it took Reyes an hour and a half to tape the 2006 season’s segments last spring, Mets officials planned to spread the duty among several players this year. But Reyes enjoyed the segments so much, he asked to again tape the entire season.

Have you ever watched the dugout during these segments? All the Spanish-speaking players cluster down around the steps, watching avidly, laughing their asses off, and (I imagine) giving Jose endless amounts of good-natured grief. Pedro, especially, always displayed special interest.

[Okay. I admit here, as you all know, that I sit on the MEZZANINE, so all of this is my vivid imagination and a pair of binoculars. But I think I’m right.]

I’m just very glad that a promotional bit that allows the personality of the players to shine through will continue through 2007.  And, Hey Mets Front Office, while you’re at it, let’s remember:

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