The Mets are calling Jon Niese's injury a hamstring issue. Do you believe them? Judging by the buzz flying around the internet you don't. The Apple has found out the truth.
Thanks to a mole in the Mets medical staff, The Apple has learned that Jon Niese was actually felled by a low caliber bullet fired from an unknown assailant. While early speculation centered around a member of Los Marlins or a disgruntled fan, the Mets have now focused their investigation on three suspects within or close to the Mets organization.
Suspect 1: Oliver Perez
Perez is the easy pick here. Motivated by a desire to return to the rotation without actually having to pitch better, Ollie had a clear shot from the bullpen and could have very easily taken Neise down. Additionally he could have done the deed anonymously because currently no one on or around the team even wants to look at him.
Suspect 2: Hisanori Takahashi
Why would someone who already has a spot on the rotation take out a fellow starter? Fear. Takahashi, who has become comfortable in the bullpen role is afraid of being exposed as a starter. By taking out Niese, Takahashi could have been hoping that the Mets would be forced to go to him in relief and bring up someone else to start.
Suspect 3: Bob Melvin
Melvin's name has been the one most commonly brought up when the discussion turns to the next Mets manager. Perhaps tired of waiting, Melvin decided to take a pro-active approach and hasten Manuel's departure.
The investigation is likely to drag on, and while these three are the prime suspects, there could be other names brought into the conversation before this mess is all over.
What's your opinion? Do you have a theory we missed? Leave us a comment.
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It was Phillip Humber
ReplyDeleteWhat's Humber's motive?
ReplyDeleteThe only way Ollie would have hit him is if he was aiming about 2 feet away.
ReplyDeleteOllie was actually aiming at Dan Warthen, hoping Rick Petersen would come back.
ReplyDelete