Mike Schmidt is like the happy wanderer.
He'll poke his head through the clubhouse now and then. He'll make his annual week-long cameo at spring training, working with the hitters and such.
He'll go on national television and discuss how he pisses a lot in the middle of the night.
Other than that, he minds his own business.
Well, Mike Schmidt just dropped a bomb. No, it wasn't his latest bowel movement.
Phillies.com reported that Schmidt sent the Phillies an e-mailed message prior to Friday's series opener against the Mets. It was posted in the clubhouse before the must-win game.
It read:
"Guys,One pitch, one at-bat, one play, one situation, think 'small' and 'big' things result. Tough at-bats, stay up the middle with men on base, whatever it takes to keep the line moving. Hot offense. 27 outs on defense. The Mets know you're better than they are. They remember last year. You guys are never out of the game. Welcome the challenge that confronts you this weekend. You guys are the best.Good luck,#20."
What strikes me is the "Mets know you're better than they are" comment. Boy, if that doesn't light a fire under the Mets -- who, may I remind you Mr. Schmidt, had won 10 of 15 against the Phils heading in Friday's game -- what the hell will??
Jimmy Rollins, who thankfully had arrived to Shea Stadium early enough to know what was going on, said, "that part is true," regarding the Schmidt comment about the Phillies being better than the Mets are (or, the Mets allegedly knowing that the Phillies are better...)...
I sense a major storm coming... and it's not the remnants of Hanna.
This can backfire in a hurry. I love Mike Schmidt, but I'm pretty sure the Mets aren't going to take this with a grain of salt.
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