Counter Point: Vote Yes for Barry
It is rare that I disagree with AFOMG. In fact, in all our days watching the Mets, and all our Sundays watching the Giants at Blondies, the official bar of Y2K (obligatory cheap plug), I don't think it had ever happened before. But, when it comes to the possibility of bringing in the "Bad Guy" I am all for it. Let me explain:
I think it started with my wrestling fandom. I was never a Hulkamaniac as all people my age were. And my watershed moment as a fan was the famous (OK, famous only to people that watch "Sports Entertainment") Shawn Michaels throwing Marty Jannetty through the glass in the barber shop, cementing his status as a heal. He went from being a fun-loving, high-flying tag team chump, to lead enemy of all that is good and noble in the Federation.
Now, I am not saying I am some bad-ass kid who associates with all those tough guys, far from it. What I'm saying is, yes, a little edge and gruff might bring this team a long way. That, and the idea of the greatest slugger of all time, at a discount, because no one wants to deal with his assholeness, is quite an intriguing prospect.
Let's face it, guys like Reyes and Wright are a blessing to have on the team. They are as talented as 24 and 25 year old guys could be on the field.
But, these are still young kids who do not have the most experience dealing with the harsh New York media and pressure situations. It looked to have certainly taken its toll on young Jose during last season's epic tailspin.
I think it started with my wrestling fandom. I was never a Hulkamaniac as all people my age were. And my watershed moment as a fan was the famous (OK, famous only to people that watch "Sports Entertainment") Shawn Michaels throwing Marty Jannetty through the glass in the barber shop, cementing his status as a heal. He went from being a fun-loving, high-flying tag team chump, to lead enemy of all that is good and noble in the Federation.Now, I am not saying I am some bad-ass kid who associates with all those tough guys, far from it. What I'm saying is, yes, a little edge and gruff might bring this team a long way. That, and the idea of the greatest slugger of all time, at a discount, because no one wants to deal with his assholeness, is quite an intriguing prospect.
Let's face it, guys like Reyes and Wright are a blessing to have on the team. They are as talented as 24 and 25 year old guys could be on the field. Now, imagine having a slightly over-the-hill, surly Bonds, with all the negative attention he draws, having all that negative energy sent his way. Maybe, just maybe, it would give the kids a little breathing room to worry more about dealing with said situation.
That is what heals in wrestling do. They lie, cheat and steal, but they do what it takes to win the game. Having someone who could stand up and do that might have put us over the hump last year.
That is what heals in wrestling do. They lie, cheat and steal, but they do what it takes to win the game. Having someone who could stand up and do that might have put us over the hump last year.
- Cousin Evan
posted by A Friend of Mr. Glass' at 12:05 AM
2 Comments:
The term for an antagonist in professional wrestling is actually "heel." Just to let you know, no offense for the typo.
i disagree. Barry Bonds seems like he is just always upset ...like you never get a genuine good joke in(about him(in fear of him catching a tremendous 'tude)) or good laugh with the man. Everyone will always be on edge and then when Alou comes back in July...who is going to move over to play RF??? 2 dudes 42 years old(at least) with one having to learn to play RF...
chill
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