| The New York Mets
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| There is a rumor circulating that the Mets are about to announce a new logo for the club. It will be a photo of Mr. Met giving the choke sign. Pretty bad when even the mascot is turning on the club.
On September 12, 2007, the Mets held a seven game lead over the Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East. As of the end of play on September 27, 2007, the Mets were tied with the Phillies. Oh, the humanity! At least that is what Mets fans are saying if they are able to speak.
Not since the 1930’s had a MLB team had a seven game lead and not made the playoffs. Right now, the odds are on the Mets doing just that. Unbelievable!
The problem with the Mets is a lack of leadership. The club is filled with hot shots, but, no one wants to stand up to be the man when the game is on the line. Hence, when adversity struck, the Mets wilted.
For this, the Mets get another Friday Fryer nomination. The Chair may be coming, but, if history is a guide, the Mets will lose that as well.
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| Michael Vick
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| Guess who is back in trouble with the law again? It is true that Michael Vick was indicted for state charges this week stemming from the dog fighting mess that he was involved in. But this fact does not earn Vick a Friday Fryer nomination.
What earns Vick a Friday Fryer nomination is the fact that Vick has failed a drug test. Seems as though Vick has tried to kill the pain and guilt he is going through with a little weed. Now, Vick essentially has house arrest because of it.
Yo, Michael! You have yet to be sentenced for crimes you admitted guilt to in Federal court. Flunking drug tests is not going to lessen the jail sentence. Do you ever want to play in the NFL again? Or even better, will anyone want you to play in the league again?
What Vick is doing to his career is similar to what the Mets are doing to their 2007 season. Hence, two nominations for the Friday Fryer were easy.
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| Milton Bradley
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| The San Diego Padres lost a key member of their team this past Sunday when Bradley blew out his ACL. The problem is that Bradley blew out his knee while being restrained from attacking an umpire.
It is true that the umpire in question was suspended for the remainder of the season for his actions. Allegedly, the umpire cursed at Bradley. Nonetheless, Bradley should never have charged the umpire.
Bradley has some serious temper issues. By letting others get his goat, it has led him being traded from several teams in the past. It is a shame, for Bradley does have a ton of physical talent.
Unfortunately, none of it can be used now. Bradley is gone for the season. Most likely, it will also miss a portion of the 2008 season. All of this is due to the fact that Bradley cannot control his temper.
The Padres, surprisingly, have continued winning since the Bradley blow up. They are still in command of the National League Wild Card race. This last fact saves Milton Bradley from the Chair this week.
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