We’re talking hypotheticals here in discussing what would be the right way for the Mets to part ways with Jose Reyes, because let’s face it, if the Mets did things the right way on more than the occasional basis, they wouldn’t be the Mets.
But still, Sunday night’s nationally televised finale of the weekend Subway Series would have provided the proper backdrop for Reyes’ exit. For old times sake, manager Mickey Callaway could have had Reyes start at shortstop and lead off before pulling him on schedule following the at-bat to an ovation from the home fans.
Kind of like Terry Collins did in the final game of 2011, when Reyes’ leadoff single clinched the NL batting title at .