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Martino: Mets lack 'F-U attitude'

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 06 2010 07:57 AM

Tracksuit's "analysis" article in the Snooze this morning opines that the difference between the Mets and the Phils is that the Mets need to exhibit more poor sportsmanship. He actually called it a "F*&% You" attitude.

Benjamin Grimm Aug 06 2010 08:03 AM Re: Martino: Mets lack 'F-U attitude'

He seems to be saying that the Mets should have an unshakable confidence in their ability to win. Pretty tall order for a team that's lost 22 of its last 33 games.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 06 2010 08:07 AM Re: Martino: Mets lack 'F-U attitude'

Yeah, it wouldn;t be because they have a better offense or better pitching, or anything, it's CAHNfidence. Thanks, Fran.

Ashie62 Aug 06 2010 08:24 AM Re: Martino: Mets lack 'F-U attitude'

Oliver Perez has an F-U attitude.

Edgy DC Aug 06 2010 08:28 AM Re: Martino: Mets lack 'F-U attitude'

I think the 1992-1993 Mets proved that a "F#@%# You" attitude results in wins, baby. Wait, what?

HahnSolo Aug 06 2010 08:32 AM Re: Martino: Mets lack 'F-U attitude'

But the problem I have with guys like Tracksuit writing this stuff is that it seems to imply that just having that attitude is what leads to the Phillies winning. Yet if the team exhibits this kind of mentality and then doesn't win, the MSM will be out there complaining about the loud-mouth Mets who talk a good game but don't back it up. The media was not kind to the Mets in 2007 when they perceived the team to be too showboat-ish.

Benjamin Grimm Aug 06 2010 08:35 AM Re: Martino: Mets lack 'F-U attitude'

I can see how confidence and attitude can help you win, but not nearly as much as winning can affect your confidence and attitude. More than anything else, this reads more like it was written by somebody who wants to be covering a more colorful team.

Ashie62 Aug 06 2010 08:39 AM Re: Martino: Mets lack 'F-U attitude'

Must be a slow news day.

Ceetar Aug 06 2010 08:57 AM Re: Martino: Mets lack 'F-U attitude'

Benjamin Grimm wrote: I can see how confidence and attitude can help you win, but not nearly as much as winning can affect your confidence and attitude. More than anything else, this reads more like it was written by somebody who wants to be covering a more colorful team.

Like the confidence and attitude the Mets had in 2007.

I do think the Mets may be, slightly, affected by a little doubt and pressure. Certainly seemed like it Wednesday.

But they did seem a confident team with attitude in March/April. I remember beat writers loving it.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 06 2010 09:16 AM Re: Martino: Mets lack 'F-U attitude'

HahnSolo wrote: But the problem I have with guys like Tracksuit writing this stuff is that it seems to imply that just having that attitude is what leads to the Phillies winning. Yet if the team exhibits this kind of mentality and then doesn't win, the MSM will be out there complaining about the loud-mouth Mets who talk a good game but don't back it up. The media was not kind to the Mets in 2007 when they perceived the team to be too showboat-ish. Pro wrestlers give growling interviews about ripping the heads off their rivals. Palin talks about the affront of putting mosques in neighborhoods that she's visited once or twice. Ahmedinijad blames toilet clogs on Jewish conspiracy. It's part of the job. 80% of Martino's audience laps this feelbaddery shit up. He may or may not buy what he's selling; simply, though, it behooves him to write this. (Not to mention that he finished cutting his teeth in Philly, where 90-95% of the the audience-- including an uncomfortable number of educated friends of mine-- seems to lap this shit up wit' Whiz/onions.)

Fman99 Aug 06 2010 05:24 PM Re: Martino: Mets lack 'F-U attitude'

Luckily I have a F-U attitude. Fuck you, Martino.

Zvon Aug 06 2010 05:29 PM Re: Martino: Mets lack 'F-U attitude'

Ashie62 wrote: Oliver Perez has an F-U attitude.

themetfairy Aug 07 2010 09:35 PM Re: Martino: Mets lack 'F-U attitude'

Jenrry Mejia is refining his F-U attitude with the B-Mets.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 08 2010 02:40 PM Re: Martino: Mets lack 'F-U attitude'

Holy crap, Jenrry. If I had a child, I'd worry that he was planning to eat him/her. Wait, I do have a child. STAY AWAY FROM LWYP, JENRRY!

smg58 Aug 08 2010 05:37 PM Re: Martino: Mets lack 'F-U attitude'

Why am I betting that Martino was the first sportswriter to get mad at Reyes for celebrating too much in the dugout, or whatever it was that we were supposed to be mad at him for?