There are plenty of things to hate about the Mets right now.

BY MICHAEL GANCI
EDITOR

Earlier in the evening, I was watching a clip from the popular movie “10 Things I Hate About You,” which stars Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger (RIP). As I was watching, I did what I usually do. I thought of the Mets. I thought to myself. How could I make this some how relate to the boys in Orange and Blue? Then I decided that it was my destiny to list the ten things I hate about the Mets.

10) I hate the way their medical staff always mishandles injuries

Ever since Ryan Church started getting bothered by the concussions last season, the Mets’ medical staff has looked like a complete joke. They can’t seem to form an accurate assessment of a player. Ask Carlos Beltran. According to him, the doctors aren’t even trustworthy. He sought outside help to prove that his injury was indeed a bone bruise.

9) I hate how Citi Field is turning into Yankee Stadium II

The corporate scene is really taking over the stadium that is supposed to be built for the fans. When Citi Field was established, we all wanted it to be fan friendly, but the ridiculously high prices are making sure that the die hards stay out and the rich big wigs get in. That’s not exactly what I had originally envisioned.

8) I hate Howard Johnson

I know it is a bit over the top, but I cannot believe that some of the blame hasn’t been put on his shoulders. People have been discussing whether or not Omar and Jerry are doing there jobs, but this is the guy who needs to go. I know he is a mentor to David Wright and he is a part of the organization’s history, but he is not helping this team. We all can see that Wright and Tatis’ swings are off, yet the coach does nothing. Isn’t that his job?

7) I hate this team’s defense

This really shows how much the Mets miss Carlos Beltran. Right now, they do not have a bonifide center fielder to send out there every day. Their best defensive outfielder is Church, and he is being forced into center field when he is really a corner outfielder. First base always seems to be an adventure as well, and remember, Gary Sheffield is in left. That’s not the defensive solution.

6) I hate Jerry Manuel’s bologna speeches

When the Mets lose a game, fans do not want to hear excuses. They would much rather hear a coach say it as it is and talk about what the team needs to do to move forward. Jerry refuses to accept the fact that this team is heading nowhere fast, and for some reason, he still holds a false sense of hope. Well, sooner or later reality is going to give him a nice slap across the noggin.

5) I hate Citi Field’s walls

It’s ridiculous how far the walls are at Citi Field, and many players have already voiced their displeasure about how big the field plays. Although that works out well for the pitchers, the Mets have had many long fly balls die in the alleys. It seems like David Wright could easily have five or six more homers if not for the impossible dimensions in right center field. Apparently, the walls may be pulled in a bit after the season is over. I will have to see it to believe it.

4) I hate Fernando Tatis

I am not so sure why Jerry Manuel continues to start him over Daniel Murphy. I understand that the Mets lost by nine runs tonight, and Murphy wouldn’t have made much of a difference, but solid play should be rewarded. I feel satisfied when Tatis does anything other than ground into a double play. Something is definitely wrong with that.

3) I hate Castillo’s patience

I know what you are thinking. Isn’t patience a good thing? Sometimes it is, and sometimes it isn’t. Luis Castillo steps to the plate and seems to always look for the walk. While his OBP may be high, some situations may call for him to be a bit more aggressive. For example, if there is a runner on third with two outs and the pitcher on deck, he should look to drive the first pitch. If he walks, the likelihood of the inning ending with the next batter is very high. He should give the matter some thought.

2) I hate David Wright’s swing

It’s obvious that David Wright is having the weirdest season of his young career. It doesn’t help that all of the stars around him have crumbled and dissipated, but the fact of the matter is that he has a clear loop in his swing. Keith Hernandez must have mentioned it about 500 times by now, and people say that Darryl Strawberry has even informed HoJo to work on David about the problem. Doesn’t seem like we will be seeing a change in that any time soon.

1) I hate the Mets’ lack of passion

This team is so predictable. This isn’t like the teams of a couple years ago that could fight back and win a game here and there. With the exception being the game against Pittsburgh, this team has shown no will to be able to fight back once they are behind. These days, it really seems like a two-run lead is insurmountable for them to make a comeback, and that is downright sad.

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