Twenty-four plus one?
According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, that is the equation when it comes to New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes. Sherman castigated Cespedes’ work ethic despite no Mets official striking the same tenor.
Sherman cited Cespedes’ lackadaisical participation in an outfield throwing drill. as the latest example.
Earlier this week. First Data Field. New Mets outfield coach Ruben Amaro is hitting fungos to nine outfielders. New manager Mickey Callaway is watching. One of the nine is wearing his hat backward. One is occasionally catching the ball behind his back.