New York Post Mets Back Pages Of The 2000s

by James Kannengieser on Jan 18, 2010 3:30 PM EST

Thanks to headlines like "Headless Body In Topless Bar" and "Axis Of Weasel", New York Post front and back pages are a cultural staple. The job of Post headline writer might be one of the most coveted in the city. I wonder if there is a celebration in the newsroom when players with names tailor-made for the tabloids, like J.J. Putz and Jason Bay, are acquired. There's probably a bottle of Champagne waiting to be uncorked on the day Dick Pole is hired as Mets pitching coach. The Post recently compiled the best back pages of the 2000s (the back page cover is sports related). Here are the Mets-themed covers, most of which are depressing, unfortunately:

October 23, 2000: In a shocking development, Wallace Matthews rips the Mets.

May 5, 2002: In Matthews's finest hour, he severed ties with The Post after expressing displeasure with the paper's coverage of this non-story. Credit where credit is due.

October 20, 2006: I choose to remember October 19th as the night of "The Catch".

October 1, 2007: "I'm not devastated, but I am disappointed".

June 18, 2008: Even the sub-headlines are bad news: "Manuel debut a disaster", "Reyes hurt in loss".

September 29, 2008: Guinness World Record set for world's largest simultaneous facepalm: 57,333 fans + 1 Jose Reyes.

June 13, 2009: Two hands please.

July 31, 2009: The dialogue balloon possibilities are endless.

Here's a good one that didn't make the Post's list of negativity:

August 9, 2006: Even better was the game that night, featuring two Mike Piazza homers, Pedro Martinez dominance and a Mets win.

And one more non-Mets cover for good measure:

January 5, 2000: Define "better off".

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Define "better off":

Well, uh, the Jets are in the AFC title game next weekend. Did Bill Belichick do anything relevant during the last 10 years?

"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jan 18, 2010 3:34 PM EST reply actions

Nothing that didn't involve Belicheating

by Joamiq on Jan 18, 2010 9:56 PM EST up reply actions

What has Belichick done this decade?

I mean that man was raped by Ray Lewis and the Ravens.

----Warner----
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by Scent of a Woman on Jan 18, 2010 3:37 PM EST reply actions

Lol yeah so far this decade

the Jets are a top 2 team in the AFC.

"We have a plan, and our plan, I like our plan'

it's Omar's world, we're just livin in it.

by Gina on Jan 18, 2010 3:40 PM EST up reply actions

And the winningest team

3-0, no one else has 3 wins

The Mets lobby Omar for a plan, and his plan, he likes his plan. The problem is that he didn't write his plan down 'cause that makes it paperwork, and that’s false hustle... Know what I’m sayin’?

by Evan_S on Jan 18, 2010 4:14 PM EST up reply actions

Ah, some fun times...

"Blinding ignorance does mislead us. O! Wretched mortals, open your eyes!"
Gil Hodges IS a Hall of Famer.

by Brooklyn Dodgers Mets Fan on Jan 18, 2010 3:48 PM EST reply actions

Ah, memories

To this day, that 2002 season was the worst year to be a Mets fan for me(for clarification, I’ve been a fan for about 10 years). I know this was on the front page, but can anyone locate the “Marijuana Mets” page?

Batting .350 in grisson!!!

by Brian. on Jan 18, 2010 4:06 PM EST reply actions

wow, I agree with Wallace Matthews about something

That Piazza gay-baiting story was perhaps the worst media circus in the history of Mets media circuses, and Piazza never should’ve dignified it by calling his no-homo press conference. (But did anyone ever figure out what ballplayer this was about? I think it’s still an open question — perhaps the guy will retire soon and come out then.)

by anonymous on Jan 18, 2010 4:14 PM EST reply actions

I didn't read your link

but I’m gonna say it’s Derek Jeter.

"We have a plan, and our plan, I like our plan'

it's Omar's world, we're just livin in it.

by Gina on Jan 18, 2010 4:28 PM EST up reply actions

It's gotta be Al Leiter.

Him and Harold Reynolds makes so much more sense now…

"Blinding ignorance does mislead us. O! Wretched mortals, open your eyes!"
Gil Hodges IS a Hall of Famer.

by Brooklyn Dodgers Mets Fan on Jan 18, 2010 8:02 PM EST up reply actions

eh Al Leiter is a republican, and considered running for office

And conservatives are usually homophobic. I doubt it’s Leiter.
Of course, I should flag myself for discussing politics.

"We're investigating the investigative procedure of the investigation of Tony Bernazard"---Omar Minaya (he really didn't say it but he would"

by firejerrynow on Jan 18, 2010 8:35 PM EST up reply actions

Aren't some of the most homophobic people often homosexual themselves?

Some kind of overcompensating thing, you know?

I don’t think it’s actually Al Leiter, but like I said, him being so buddy-buddy with Reynolds takes on a whole new dimension when you look at it like that. Lover quarrels, or whatever.

"Blinding ignorance does mislead us. O! Wretched mortals, open your eyes!"
Gil Hodges IS a Hall of Famer.

by Brooklyn Dodgers Mets Fan on Jan 18, 2010 8:48 PM EST up reply actions

Derek Jeter?

By how much does his clutch hitting ability in the eyes of the idiots go down if it turns out he’s gay?
/disclaimer: not meant to be homophobic at all. This is more of a critique of the MSM, and MSM fans.

"We're investigating the investigative procedure of the investigation of Tony Bernazard"---Omar Minaya (he really didn't say it but he would"

by firejerrynow on Jan 18, 2010 8:33 PM EST up reply actions

1 of two things would happen

either their heads would explode and MSM would implode into itself. Or they’d all laud him for his braveness in a homophobic world and chastise the rest of baseball for not allowing him to be himself and push for the legalization of gay marriage across the east coast.

"We have a plan, and our plan, I like our plan'

it's Omar's world, we're just livin in it.

by Gina on Jan 18, 2010 8:48 PM EST up reply actions

maybe they'd do both

"We're investigating the investigative procedure of the investigation of Tony Bernazard"---Omar Minaya (he really didn't say it but he would"

by firejerrynow on Jan 19, 2010 6:34 AM EST up reply actions

The picture of Omar with the clown nose is priceless!

Gas prices today are a lot like a pitcher's ERA. Anything under 3 is amazing, under 4 is pretty good and anything 5 and up is something you want to avoid.

by Bobby Baseball on Jan 18, 2010 6:30 PM EST reply actions

The NYP is such a rag

but the clown nose picture is still funny

You don't cheer for the Mets. You drink for the Mets.

by Kevin H on Jan 19, 2010 9:28 AM EST reply actions

Another Classic NYM Post Cover

Anybody remember the “Barber of Shea-ville” Post cover starring Harmando Boonitez and Rey Sanchez? http://sheahey.blogspot.com/2009/02/opening-schtee-vault-1.html

by coachie ballgames on Jan 19, 2010 5:03 PM EST reply actions

The clown page is the best.

Except WIllie is missing his nose.

by Mex_17 on Jan 19, 2010 8:44 PM EST reply actions

"Nobody Beans the Viz"

Featuring a photo of an outraged Jose Vizcaino. From the ‘90s, but one of my all-time favorites. The subheadline was “Hot Jose Says opposing team Will Feel His Pain.” It was all the more entertaining because of Vizcaino’s mild-manneredness. And his goggles.

by metsjetsnets on Jan 19, 2010 8:52 PM EST reply actions