Big Denny

Hey Schmidt, go fu(k yourself. To think, you were one of the only Phillies I ever liked. Apparently years of playing in Philly and adopting their cheese steak mentality has taken its toll.

Folks, it's not so much that he encourages his former team. It's the above quote. Did he really think the Mets wouldn't find out?

I swear, that team, and Philly sport teams in general, are always talking sh!t. G Men win the Super Bowl and suddenly their 8-8 team is favored to win it this year.

God I hope that crappy city never wins anything.

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NickPapagiorgio

I had the same exact thought when I heard this. Go **** yourself Schmidt. Whatever respect I had for you is now gone. You were a great player but that is all.

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Hojo of 1991

He's right. They are better... and the sweep this weekend will KILL the Mets. They won't recover. Phils win the division by 4 games.

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Originally Posted by Frank Isola There was no greater leader, teammate or unselfish player than Larry Johnson. He'd arrive for games at 4:30 just to stretch his aching back. He always played hurt. He always guarded the other teams best big man. He had the most underrated Knicks career in franchise history. The Knicks won two playoff games the year after Patrick Ewing left. They've never won a playoff game since Larry Johnson retired. They haven't had a winning season since Larry Johnson retired. Larry is the man

ultramet

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.

Bay Ridge Dave

It sure motivated the Mets last night.

Hojo of 1991

LOL, like if any of them cared about it. I'm sure it had its desired effect on the Phls however. Anyone not expecting a sweep on Sunday is kidding themselves

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Originally Posted by Frank Isola There was no greater leader, teammate or unselfish player than Larry Johnson. He'd arrive for games at 4:30 just to stretch his aching back. He always played hurt. He always guarded the other teams best big man. He had the most underrated Knicks career in franchise history. The Knicks won two playoff games the year after Patrick Ewing left. They've never won a playoff game since Larry Johnson retired. They haven't had a winning season since Larry Johnson retired. Larry is the man

Mr. Met

They probably didnt know about the letter. After all, the letter was in English

Kid A

Like Ron said during the broadcast, neither team probably gave a crap about what that guy wrote.

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ultramet

Uh... the story was released by the media at 8:28 PM yesterday--- during the game. I'm sorry but I don't think that the Mets players were online at that time, and it is highly likely that any of them were aware of the comments until later in the evening or even today. We'll see if they take these comments lightly next game.

mets84

I agree. Seems like it's more for the media to wank off over. Most ballplayers would be more concerned with food/tail after the game.

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Mr. Met

I'd say that is probably the case.

Bay Ridge Dave

Stand corrected... but the Mets were lifeless anyway...

Migs

ooooooh, this has a chance to be quite the BUMP in 24 hours.....

Voodoo

Let's hope so.

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Ravi

You know what? Comments like this often backfire in that they motivate their opposition, rather than demoralise them. Who can forget Agbayani's ill-conceived remarks prior to the Subway Series?