Johnny Dickshot wrote: I think I know what you're saying, but have to add there ought be absolutely zero shame in getting a fan to "admit" they, for example, interpret something about the team they support from the perspective that they want them to be right, or hope it's accurate, or whatever. That's pretty much the definition of a fan. That doesn't mean they can't disagree, or be cynical, or think Omar's blowing smoke, or are unwitting swallowers of whatever information comes down the pike. For example, I admit I wear blue-and-orange jammies with the worst of them, but still thought the team bungled the whole value equation with Mike Cameron. But I sure hope Omar turns out to be right, and you bet yer ass I'll cheer for the success of that deal. That's what a fan does. There's no shame in that. None at all. does not equal this: ="Bret Sabermetric"] As JD says, he's got nothing to be ashamed about for rooting for the Mets, and trying to find ways to justify even their dumbest moves.