A source close to the Apple informed us this morning that when the Mets take the field this afternoon for their rubber game against the Reds, it will be without catcher Rod Barajas. Barajas, who hit a go ahead solo homer in the ninth inning of last nights Mets victory, has reportedly called in sick to observe the Mexican holiday of Cinco De Mayo.
Though born in California, Barajas has always felt an intense pride for his Mexican roots. Last year he played for the Mexican national team in the World Baseball Classic. We tried to contact Barajas to confirm his unavailability for today's game but when we reached him on the phone it was clear that he had already begun "celebrating" the holiday and most of what he said was unintelligible, though we are pretty sure we heard something about Arizona in there somewhere.
With Barajas out, the Mets will turn to Henry Blanco to take over the catching duties. Blanco, who most fans believe is Mexican, is actually from Venezuela and has no problem playing today.
In another report, it is rumored that fellow Mexican Oliver Perez will also be taking the day off. We tried to confirm this, but we couldn't find anyone who cared.
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