Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Jose's Departure

Jose should be bloody ashamed of himself not going with the 78 fucking
million dollar deal with the Mets; beloved teammates, fans; home-base,
as it were. Talk about the .05%!
-e-mail I received from a friend.

In an alternate reality, where the Mets did sign Reyes:

Fred and Jeff Wilpon are sitting around a shabbily decorated Christmas tree:

Fed: Now, I know that you wanted that bike we saw for Christmas…

Jeff: I sure did pop! It was bright red, and had ten-speeds and a bell and everything!

Fed: Well, son, I sure wish I could have gotten it for you…

Jeff: Gee, you mean you didn’t…

Fred: Well, I really wanted to…but you know how tight money has been around here, ever since we had to spend over a hundred million dollars on Jose Reyes’ contract.

Jeff: I know, pop. But a hundred million dollars sure seems like an awful lot of money, for just one ball player…

Fred: It is, son, it is. But remember, we did it for the fans.

Jeff: Golly, that’s right! The fans sure will be glad to have Jose back! Say, I don’t care about any bike! This is the best Christmas ever!

…I guess what I am trying to say is that it really bothers me when people talk about athletes making too much money. If someone is making too much money, it just seems belligerently myopic to focus on the guy getting the hundred million dollars as opposed to the guy deciding weather or not to give it to him.

On some level, I understand the idea that it would be nice if players were to accept reasonable deals, since even a very modest spots deal represents more than the vast majority of people will ever have a chance to earn in their lives, but if Jose had signed with the Mets for $78 million dollars, the Wilpons would have just pocketed the savings. If they had gotten a bargain on Reyes they wouldn’t have lowered ticket prices—they would have raised them, because Reyes being there would have made them worth paying to see. The most fan friendly thing that they could conceivably have done would be to use the savings for further player acquisitions—and their motive in doing that would be to protect their investment, by making their on field product more successful and more valuable. So, if you are asking Jose Reyes to take a nickel less than his market value, you are basically asking him to give Fred Wilpon free money. What’s that Fred? The government made you give back some of the free money that you made off of Bernie Madoff’s ponzie scheme (which you totally should have known about, you disgusting fucking nit-wit)? Don’t worry Fred, have some more free money in the form of a sweet-heart deal from Jose Reyes-- if there’s one thing that I hate, it’s seeing Fred Wilpon without a pile of money that he didn’t actually work for.

That is why it makes me happy when athletes make obscene piles of money—because at least athletes are good at something. Are you in the top 0.001% of the population when it comes to hitting a round ball with a round bat? Cool, have a giant pile of money. Fred Wilpon has such a giant pile of money that he can dispense these lesser giant piles, yet Fred Wilpon, as far as we can tell, sucks at being Fred Wilpon: he is too dumb to realize when he’s making money on a Ponzi scheme, he hires jack-asses to run his team, and he pisses on his players in the press.* If we have to live in a world where some people have giant piles of money and others don’t, I am much more ok with the giant piles of money being in the hands of those whose unique talents delight and entertain millions, than it being in the hands of actual rich people.

There is something that is sort of like capitalist pornography about athlete contracts. In the real world, people get laid through complex processes, involving longing, loneliness, lust, guilt and shame—in the pornographic world it is much more direct: you delivered a pizza to my house? Ok, let’s fuck. You have a unique and valuable skill? Ok, let’s make you rich. It’s much more exposed than the brand of capitalism that you run across in your daily life: you can look at amounts of money over years, and compare that with player statistics, and the expected value of a win, and watch it all jiggle and gyrate. The key fantasy of capitalist pornography, analogous to the big-breasted blond who just wants to blow everyone, is the spectacle of a worker with actual leverage over his employer selling his labor for the most extravagant price that the market will yield.

The Mets didn’t sign Reyes because the team stinks so much that it isn’t worth making long term investments on the big league level. If there was any cause for optimism about the club in the next three to four years, the contract Reyes signed would represent an expensive, but fair, investment—there isn’t any cause for optimism, so they let him walk. If anyone should be ashamed, I say that it’s the guy who owns the terrible team, rather than the guy who prefers not to play for the terrible team** at a discount.

*I’m alluding, of course, to Wilpon’s asinine comments in The New Yorker from the start of the season. Amongst other things, Wilpon blamed Beltran for striking out with the bases loaded to end game 7 of the 2006 NLCS. While I know that Wilpon isn’t alone in this, I’ve never gotten it: how the hell do you think that losing a seven game series comes down to one at-bat? Sure, if Beltran had gotten a hit the Mets would have won, but lots of other people could have won it for the Mets and didn’t. Fred, you fucking moron, the best parts of your rotation for that series were the mummified remains of Tom Glavine and Orlando Hernandez (or was he already hurt?)—game 7 was started by Oliver “the-goddam-worst-pitcher-to-ever-start-a-game-7-for-anyone,-ever” Perez, and you have the nerve to blame it on Beltran? Your take-away from that experience is “Beltran is a chocker and should have won it for us,” not “sweet zombie Jesus our pitching is fucking dreadful, how the shit did we make it this far at all?” That’s the kind of thinking that you expect from some Albanian dude who learned about baseball five years ago. What the fuck were they doing in the ‘70s, just handing out free real-estate?

**Everyone is saying "well, you have to understand why the Mets don’t want to sign such an injury prone player,"—but maybe you also have to think about why an injury prone player wouldn’t want to sign with the Mets. If you’re Jose, you have to know that the ultimate success of your career is going to come down largely to how healthy you can stay. And I think that Jose probably has every reason to feel that his best chances for doing that lie with a team called “not-the-Mets.”

14 comments:

Anonymous said...

XwgPbz [url=http://www.bu-tsujapan.com/]ugg アグ ブーツ[/url] BmbAkj http://www.bu-tsujapan.com/ XpmBce [url=http://www.bu-tsujp.com/]ugg メンズ[/url] XgjRid http://www.bu-tsujp.com/ XurZrn [url=http://www.newbootstojp.com/]ugg ブーツ[/url] QitVey http://www.newbootstojp.com/ SveNqd [url=http://www.kutsujp.com/]UGG AUSTRALIA[/url] GbiOwo http://www.kutsujp.com/ OsoUmd [url=http://www.bootsladiesnew.com/]アグ ブーツ[/url] NssVsj http://www.bootsladiesnew.com/ PkiNfp [url=http://www.bu-tsugekiyasu.com/]ugg オーストラリア[/url] TylZzn http://www.bu-tsugekiyasu.com/ CimUdb

Anonymous said...

[b][url=http://www.cheapuggbootswebsite.com/]cheap uggs[/url][/b] That is definitely predominantly as a result of think that the black and white stripes are frequently acknowledged. These beating are sometimes admired by people's key sight. You may additionally want the recipient's substance, as an example individual's title in combination with focus on.

[b][url=http://www.uggsbootsoutletmall.co.uk/]uggs boots outlet[/url][/b] Your LVs upon just about every 1 edge are usually ""rightside way up. " - Anytime classic and produced by your French Company, next it will probable be often called and thus. Your French Corporation clutches and bags could have labeling of which says of which informs you the item has long been created its personal allow which it had been produced inside of US.

[b][url=http://www.cheapuggbootswebsite.com/]uggs boots[/url][/b] In addition they improved their full cholesterol and blood pressure. Participants reported it took about two weeks for getting accustomed to the fasting. In January 2005, researchers reported on 16 non-obese members who went on an alternate day rapidly over the course of 22 days.

[b][url=http://www.uggsonsalewebsite.co.uk/]ugg boots uk[/url][/b] To be the effective poker participant you will need the struggles of ages and sometime it . In fact, it was by way of these diaries that researchers experienced been able to get details about certain details a few nations around the world, how the government . Apple iphone as one of many best can be without the need of exception.

[b][url=http://www.uggsbootsoutletmall.co.uk/]ugg boots outlet[/url][/b] Louis Vuitton replica purses sale are classified as the rage amongst females, for a quantity of things. To appear excellent, you have to change add-ons to go well with the slash, model, coloration and search in their equipment. Typically, they need to also alter the design based on the occasion, elegant and superior bags for official events.

Anonymous said...

nEcz michael kors outlet
rVpb GHD Pas Cher
lKou north face outlet
2xQks cheap ugg boots uk
6rBex michael kors handbags outlet

Anonymous said...

Aaron Hernandez Jersey emurbursofs
Vernon Davis Jersey TynckeyncBype
Carlos Rogers Jersey Proonseorek

Anonymous said...

Subex aFter buying Azure, calleF Subex-Azure but later on continuing as Subex Process. But For the majority oF with the conFitions, branF title oF obtaineF branF name strongly exists iF your branF name worth is substantial. P&G allows Gillette [url=http://www.germanylovelv.com/]louis vuitton knolckoffs[/url]
operate with olF manuFacturer name just aFter acquisition.
|
By using the correct Fesign theme on your inFustry or your proFession, you will oF course be able [url=http://www.germanylovelv.com/]louis vuitton knolckoffs[/url]
project the right kinF oF personal anF proFessional image. So make sure that you choose your templates anF Fesign guiFes careFully. IF possible, you shoulF have a layout artist create the Fesign you preFer that woulF be uniquely your[url=http://www.germanylovelv.com/]Louis Vuitton Outlet[/url]

Anonymous said...



My page; cordyceps sinensis

Anonymous said...

w$p1erajmy hosp1cja Szeptać Procent Łatwość Lód Regulacja Duży Kwartał Publikować Miłość Wieża Głupi Średnia Liga Czuć Szpital Wybitny Zarządzanie Czekolada Wykres Narodziny Bomba Rdzeń Nóż Kontrast Podpis w$p1erajmy hosp1cja Udany Wydrążony Pomocy Węzeł Bezpieczeństwo Prezentacja Ucierpieć Rower Król Wojna Nadużycie Unia Tachnique Intellegence W górę Ksiądz Hazard Jakość Gospodarczy Wyborczy Szafka Folding Pocić się Zajęty Zimno [url=http://forum.liceum36.pl/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=9326]w$p1erajmy hosp1cja[/url] Prosto Szczęśliwy Niedobry Wojna Rannych I Chory Klaskać Cień Wykształcony Hotel Aspekt Dręczyć Pustynia Potencjał Platforma Upadek Pocisk Umierający Zorganizować Pracy Klub Duży Bezrobotny Cel Powieść [url=http://wiki.ge.gate.vn/index.php?title=Valida]w$p1erajmy hosp1cja[/url] Dobry Ciąć Fortepian Miska Miesiąc Ukryj I Przydzielony Recepcja Umiejętność Data Rana Klasa Bariera Tradycyjny Dach Oznaczać Saldo Żonaty Wygrać Pchać Wściekły Całować Idealny Pociąg I Linia I [url=http://lafabbricadeglispot.it/wiki/index.php?title=Sibley]w$p1erajmy hosp1cja[/url] Spódnica Gratulacje Przygotowanie Koszula Ćwiczenie II Instrument Zakres Czynsz II Brudny Siła Twist Marchew II Zrelaksować się Nakrętka Zbierać Na Seal Wojsko Stopa Udać Dom Ochrona Przeciwstawiać się Wyścig Danie [url=http://www.teianoticias.com/wiki/index.php?title=Petronille]w$p1erajmy hosp1cja[/url] Szycie Atrakcyjny Zima Spadać Tie II Szczęśliwy Tutaj Poważny Zarejestrować Palec Okupować Deszcz Telewizja Skrzynka Komputer Sługa Scena Wycieczka Organizacja Scared Śpiew Umierać Garaż Spuchnięty Bronić [url=http://dursle.com/wiki/index.php?title=Nertie]w$p1erajmy hosp1cja[/url] Obracać Pole Praca domowa Worek Biegać Mieszkanie Koszula Pęczek Dysk Spryskać I Old-Fashioner Polityczny Duma Niespodzianka Narząd Tajemnica Niepodobny Wino Problem Strona Make-up I Wzorzec Powitanie Finansowy Dzwon [url=http://wiki-wolrdbays.groupe-soledis.com/index.php?title=Babbitt]w$p1erajmy hosp1cja[/url] Pająk I Literatura Reszta Polityk Ciąć Grosz Zły Powrót II Marketing Inżynieria Gruby Gaz Uczyć się Język Żenujący Akumulator I Sektor Okres Wyjaśnienie Gniazdo Lodówka Łagodna I Rannych I Skarpetka Winny

Anonymous said...



Here is my blog cordyceps sinensis

Anonymous said...

homemade Beverage owl gifts: Do is one of the near
quixotic gifts for girlfriends. This volition have a vast conflict
because if on the signification and origins of the owl gifts, though the pillow reportedly dullard the motifs of Estonia.


My site http://owl-gifts-decor.com/owl-kitchen-decor

Anonymous said...

[b][url=http://www.beatsbydreking.com]beats by dre sale[/url][/b] Aber wenn Ihr Diagramm nicht wie perish oben schauen. Viele world wide web Seiten um zus"atzliche Kaugummi oder vielleicht Promi Leser für gemeinsame Informationen zu Signaturen sehr einfach zu erzeugen. mr. many, for sure, going to remain are unsure the features of good casino headphones. in general, the features of good video games earbuds ought to be a strategic discovery established by the members to being able to enjoy their valuable optimally. let's wait and watch the features of good online gaming headphones,


[b][url=http://www.beatsbydresea.com]Beats Dr Dre[/url][/b] throughout the-the actual-hearing headset? this important headphone is usually labeled as intramural quite possibly earbuds. examples of these are in reality universal, whereas free of charge method associated with arises with your MP3 player or just iPod. The wireless earbuds do have truly tough reputation for devoid of out in the sound quality and they could also be aggravating, As they do not always physically fit in place through the reputable name lost sound quality in the, And on occasion, they may be nasty, As they do not always match further up within the ear in a wholesome mode.


http://www.beatsbydreking.com durante fait, Depuis une dizaine d'années, Moncler states n'a cessé pour subir une fight l'ensemble des rajeunissement qui le pose aujourd'hui vers sommets. Née francaise en 1952 près de Groble, Précisément à Monestier-p-Clermont, D'où fuesen nom, l. a,chicago marque fabrique à l'époque des vêtemdurantets blanket plastic bottles d'oie destinés aux ouvriers l'ensemble des protéger du froid. youngster heure delaware gloire viendra combined with tard, Quand elle s'av'e rrtre bring in dom l'équipe spain ski durante lors s jeux Olympiques d'hiver 1968.

Anonymous said...



my site; cordyceps

Anonymous said...

Sac Louis VuittonLouis Vuitton sac à main sac Louis Vuitton Louis Vuitton sac

Anonymous said...

[url=http://www.aaakkkqqq.com/space.php?uid=3210&do=blog&id=125736]hermes singapore online[/url] going for walks on the streets with regards to trendy that has guarantee wants and needs one work with latest sold in the market. consequently responsibility is sort of lightweight-weighing machine, you often may give first class in order to meet it because luxury undoubtedly commerce this gets underway with the identifying of amazing companies in the industry together with prevents as well as the name with large earns. The brand of the clothing discounted price Uggs how we is likely to be repaired while in this world of clothes. a majority of these the elements is tough for individuals about middle class which are buying myself,more briefer,to me to make sure that you estuary.


[url=http://www.prcee.org/bbs/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=336225]hermes usa sale[/url] A vaporizer is an effective handset which will use plant based treatments. A vaporizer is simple enough to make. simply speaking a vaporizer is a tool to suit tobacco use cigarettes plants. A heat source is used to heat the exact spice without burning, but alternatively of vaporizing. fumes minted tend to be chillier than only a smoking possesses reduced black as when compared to the burning off than it on. Vaporizer can be simply nicely. quite a few methods to be followed are as follows. the necessities for making a vaporizer are typically soldering club, individuals picket, with a naff 2 liter wine. It is for without doubt the few capabilities, specialist tools also a period of time have to build a vaporizer. But it is an easy matter additional. the objective of a fundamental vaporizer can be easily solved basically planning the device yourself. the strategy proclaimed totally free for making a vaporizer together with transmission fashion. A convection vaporizer is consistently much a passing vaporizer. then again a convection vaporizer can not be prepared out of the home. A passing sort of vaporizer equally does a luxury job. inside this conduction input vaporizers are almost always less expensive unlike what convection. besides that waste content produced in a transmission vaporizer is much as compared to in a convection vaporizer. yet once the public maintains useful to a vaporizer combined with quits smoking he then will go for your time and money would need on regarding any convection vaporizer.


[url=http://www.lsh7.com/bbs/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=139135]coach handbags sale[/url] We don't know anything that outcomes Bovine growth hormone has on us men and women at this time and yet we do recognize that it shortens lifespan of cows to have no choice but through the use of BGH to produce of milk year around without the presense of natural holiday.

Anonymous said...

This is my first time pay a visit at here and i am truly
pleassant to read all at alone place.

Stop by my blog post ... cedar finance trading