“Dumbest Organization In NY History” – Radio Host Goes Scorched Earth On Mets After Nick Morabito Jersey Controversy
Nick Morabito - New York Mets | © Imagn Mets rookie outfielder Nick Morabito debuted in the majors on Wednesday night as a pinch hitter for the visiting team. The Nationals beat New York 8-4, giving them a 2-1 series lead at home, although Morabito had only one plate appearance. He was called up from the minors after the Mets designated Austin Slater for assignment.
Although it was a joyful day for the 23-year-old American making his big league debut, an MLB insider with WFAN Sports Radio criticized the organization for temporarily giving Morabito the No. 8 jersey. This jersey has been kept as an unofficial tribute to the late Mets legend, Gary Carter, and has not been officially retired.
“The New York Mets were sullying the legacy of the great Gary Carter. Unbelievable that the ballclub would give more veto of the late Gary Carter’s number, quote unquote, by mistake. This might be the dumbest organization in New York history, worse than the Wilpon Mets.
And I’m sorry, not sorry. If you don’t give out Gary Carter’s number for 25 years, there’s a reason,” the Insider said. “Now one might say, if you’re not going to give it out, retire it, right?
One might say that. But the flip side of that is who is the dumb a** that gave more veto Gary Carter’s number eight for one game? I just don’t get it.