Thumbs Down: Mets players vs. fans is imbecilic and taking attention away from what matters most

Javier Baez ignited a controversy that has fellow players, Steve Cohen, and Sandy Alderson weighing in

8/30/2021, 4:30 PM
Francisco Lindor and Javier Baez / USA TODAY Sports/SNY Treated Image
Francisco Lindor and Javier Baez / USA TODAY Sports/SNY Treated Image
Aug 24, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (left to right), center fielder Brandon Nimmo (9), infielder Brandon Drury (35), catcher James McCann (33) and injured starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) watch during the ninth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Citi Field. / Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 24, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (left to right), center fielder Brandon Nimmo (9), infielder Brandon Drury (35), catcher James McCann (33) and injured starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) watch during the ninth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Citi Field. / Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 24, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets second baseman Javier Baez (23) throws the ball to New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) after San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (not pictured) grounds out during the first inning at Citi Field. / Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 24, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets second baseman Javier Baez (23) throws the ball to New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) after San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (not pictured) grounds out during the first inning at Citi Field. / Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 24, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets manager Luis Rojas (19) walks to the mound to make a pitching change during the fourth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Citi Field. / Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 24, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets manager Luis Rojas (19) walks to the mound to make a pitching change during the fourth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Citi Field. / Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

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