Former Mr. Met calls it a 'slap in the face' that the team denied him an NL Champion ring
During last year's campaign, the Mets hired the person who would become the replacement for Steven Boldis, who left to to pursue a career in construction. Now Boldis is pretty miffed that they didn't fit him for a ring:
According to the Daily News, the Mets apparently denied Boldis the jewelry based on a technicality:
Okay, so the team didn't want to set a precedent and start fielding requests from cotton candy vendors. But come on.
This is Mr. Met! The lifeblood of the fan experience and one of the most recognizable mascots in the league! The poor guy had to wear a giant baseball head and sing and dance during 90-plus degree summer days -- even during a couple 90-loss seasons! Exclamations!
Listen now & learn about the @Mets 2015 NL Champ ring, crafted by #Jostens, via @WOR710 | https://t.co/pWJDlbC6yq pic.twitter.com/zumYdqeeu3
— Jostens (@Jostens) April 8, 2016
Now here's the other kick in the rear:
Come on, Mets and/or Mets fans. Do the right thing. Kickstarters have been launched over far less, e.g., potato salad.
Boldis in 2014.
