Rollins Stokes Mets Rivalry
The Phils and Mets really don't like each other, and Jimmy Rollins detailed another reason why, kind of.
Rollins Stokes Mets Rivalry
Rich Hofmann, Daily News Sports Columnist
After the big comeback, after the Phils erased a 7-0 deficit and beat the Mets by 8-7 in 13 innings last night, Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins strongly suggested that some unspecified-but-premature celebration by the Mets worked to ignite the Phillies' rally from oblivion.
"The other team gives you inspiration -- let's put it that way," said Rollins, who had five hits in his first five at-bats in the game, including a home run. "And when you're able to take that and keep yourself motivated, it helps."
What did the Mets do?
"You've got to watch them," Rollins said.
Something they said or did?
"Just watch 'em," Rollins said. "Just watch 'em. If you were a player, you're looking over in that other dugout, you'll feel a certain type of way...You try to find something on any team, but especially these guys."
Body gestures? Something like that?
"Rewind the game," Rollins said. "Rewind the game."
The other shortstop (Jose Reyes)?
"Just watch the game," Rollins said. "That's all I can say -- watch the game."
Rollins would offer no other evidence. But what clearly is a rivalry between teams that genuinely don't like each other just saw the writing of another chapter.
glad to see the players pick up on the mets 'swagger'...kinda like reyes holding up the number one while rounding the bases during an earlier game against the phils this year. ive got another finger for this guy....— zdog- It was probably the Tatis celebration around first base and then the hugging/Chest bumping with 3 guys at the plate after his homer.......IN THE THIRD INNING.— Captain
- Maybe I'm old school but I just don't understand why the Phillies never plunk Reyes or Tatis.— doorspj24
- I thought Tatis was going to get plunked last night down 7-0 but next thing you know it's 7-5 in the fifth and you can't really do it at that point. But boy would I love to see it some time in the future.— Captain
- That Mets team is awfully full of themselves for a bunch that fell apart last year (and in the '06 playoffs).— giamatt
- J-Roll is talking about Tatis's (who?) homerun dance. The Muts are a team full of bush league players...gimme a break. Just cross home plate.— dawkins20
- ahh their idiots like most ny teams— bruce thompson
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- Hey Wilford, great comment. You are right on the money. But, how many playoff games did the Mets have a chance to win last year? You sound like every other miserable Mets fan that I know.— Matt from Iowa
- A lot of Latin players seem to have fun playing the game; maybe they celebrate a bit too much at the wrong time. I kind of like it--it makes revenge even sweeter when the Phillies pound them.— J.W. coach
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- they did win something last ear wilford..the division...i don't understand why tatis wasn't treated to some chin music after his celebration on the bases and the way he stood at home plate during the homer...you can't let guys show you up in your house...you have to make them pay for such disrespect.— xatsmann
- Back in the day, Bob Gibson or Don Drysdale would have made sure that certain Mets would have a bruise to ponder today! Hey, just a short "Way to go!" to JRoll ... I kicked when he wasn't doing it, and I will say that I am delighted that he is back! Stick around, please?— DonEck
- doorspj24 I'm with you man. Next celebration like that somebody gets drilled. Like Mitch Williams says I just don't understand this kinder gentler brand of ball!— Wally 24
- doorspj24 I'm with you man. Next celebration like that and somebody gets drilled. Like Williams says I just don't understand this new kinder gentler brand of ball!— Wally 24
