PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Here’s something the Mets have learned about Yoenis Cespedes: He has a few endearing quirks. For example, he likes waffles, but not square ones.
They’ve gotta be round.
We’re not sure why. Maybe, he thinks they’re bad luck. But it’s enough of a sticking point that on Wednesday morning, Cespedes wondered if a Mets staffer might be willing to make a quick run to the store for a round waffle maker.
One of the reasons that Cespedes is so well-liked by the Mets is that despite his stardom, he comes off as a down-to-earth guy.