Murphys/”Play the Part,” Maddon =’s Almost Certain Mets’ Pennant

As the New York Mets march inexorably to their fifth World Series appearance, likely vs the Kansas City Royals, who would be making their fourth and second in a row, some thoughts on Maddon/Murphy.

Daniel Murphy has been incredible, hitting mostly early game and solo home runs but with the Mets’ incredible pitching, that has been enough.

One “curse” vs the Cubs is the so called “Murphy’s Curse.”

Joe Maddon, like John Madden a beyond over rated coach/manager, whose comradery with the media enhances his reputation, played up to media before the series vs the Mets.

He made a factual mistake concerning New York teams beating Baltimore teams to clinch titles, saying all three the Jets, Mets and Knicks clinched 1968-1970 season titles vs Baltimore teams.

Wrong! While the Jets won the 1968 season Super Bowl vs the Baltimore Colts and the Mets won the 1969 World Series vs the Baltimore Orioles, the New York Knicks “quarterfinal’d” the Baltimore Bullets in the 1970 playoffs en route to a title. It was NOT the finals.

Finally and concerning a Murphy, Maddon seemingly so happy to be holding court, contrasted with Mets’ manager Terry Collins, who has shown the proper great intensity, vs the man he hired with the Angels (Maddon), cited Kiner’s Korner concerning Ralph Kiner.

He added the great broadcaster Lindsey Nelson.

Maddon omitted the third member of that superb Mets’ broadcasting team, Bob MURPHY. Curse indeed!!

Daniel Murphy has hit a home run in 5 straight post season games.

Bob Murphy pictured above.