I see no problem with this e-mail. He was a life-long Phil and is trying to voice support for his team. At least it wasn't like Gary Carter a few years back saying "you guys are close to being champs again" (just make me your manager and it will be so).
Seriously though, Schmidt has the facts all wrong. Considering where we were with Willie, it is amazing that we are even thinking about a possible post-season berth. As badly as the Mets played in the first half, the Phils should be in the position as the Los Angeles Angels (in first with a Magic # of 5). Why did the Phils even let the Mets overtake them during the season if they are so much the better team??? No doubt that this e-mail will be posted in the Mets clubhouse today, and ironically may serve as a means of motivating the Mets, rather than the Phils. Thank you Mike Schmidt for possibly waking up a team that, at times, needs reminding that payback vs. the Phils is in order for last year's debacle. |