The Mets Corporate Color

It's not a secret & it's well documented. The Mets Omar Minaya finds a way to get player to NY, as long as their the "corporate" color.

Late last night Mark Derosa was acquired by the Cardinals for Chris Perez & the ever famous PTBNL (player to be named later). Derosa would have been a perfect fit for the Mets (among other teams). Good lifetime OBP, a veteran hitter in a lineup, but most importantly, he's so flexible he can still play any position (likely the OF) once Beltran, Delgado, & Reyes come back. Derosa unfortunately wasn't the "corporate color" & Minaya likely never gave him a 2nd thought. Derosa is actually Italian, not Hispanic. Last year the Mets failed to get Casey Blake (American) when available. It may be a coincidence, but a disturbing trend nonetheless. Blake & Derosa as they type of hard-nosed players needed in Queens. This is apparent to everyone, except the incompetent General Manager of the Metropolitans. The Mets have a severe lack of "fire" in that clubhouse. They all seem so passive. & while blake & derosa aren't fiery guys, i can guarantee you they care & give a damn. Which is more than i can say for some of the players there. The player I'm most upset is at Carlos Delgado. Where is the "clubhouse leader" he was supposed to be? The biggest mistake Minaya made was picking up his option on a year Mark Teixeira was available as a Free Agent. Instead of take charge lead by example guys who hustle (& happen to be white), the Mets have settled for below average performers who seem to not give a damn about wins or losses.

So dig in Mets fan. Because this will not change until the culture changes. & the first change needed is right at the top