Bling

[Centerfield]

Maybe I've been influenced by Madden's article, but it seems like the Mets think Milledge's attitude could use a little adjustment. Gary and Keith were talking about how the guys on the team were talking to him about conducting himself in a way that doesn't upset other players...and in the post-game, Willie made it a point to say that Milledge's error could help in "keeping him humble". Am I reading too much into this? Maybe there is something, though it may be minor, there.

Here's my take on the guy...there is something dislikeable about him. And it is more glaring considering how likeable the rest of the team is. He has a completely different aura about him than Wright, or Reyes, or the other young guys on this team. The first thing I noticed was on Tuesday night, he didn't bust it on a ground ball. Now, it was a sure out, but he was taking it about 3/4 speed down the baseline. For a veteran, I wouldn't have thought twice, but for a kid playing his first major league game, it was surprising. I would have expected a kid to go all out, even if he hit it directly to the first baseman standing on the bag. Secondly, there is something about the way he carries himself that leads me to think he is too cocky, but at the same time, insecure.

In any case, I realize he is very young, and if there is any team that will put him in his place and show him how to conduct himself with class, it is this team. I hope Floyd makes him carry his bags like he did with David Wright.

[HahnSolo]

]HahnSolo wrote: in Russo code is something meaning he's young, black, with cornrows, and jewelry I think this is an unfair statement.

I've heard many comments from the guy that I've taken to be subtly racist. But that's my interpretation, I could be wrong.