I Miss Jose Reyes

Our Mets season has been a fun ride of ups and downs, but there is a void of immense proportion.

Yeah, I'll admit it...I miss Jose Reyes...a lot.

When I say this, it's not all about only wins and losses. I wish Delgado was here, he is a great guy and helps us win, but I don't have the same feelings for him that I do for Reyes.

It's much more with Jose--I miss Reyes for the sheer baseball joy he brings us fans.

1. He's exciting to watch at the plate.

You just never know what Jose might do. Rip one up the middle, beat out an infield hit, drag a bunt, turn on one for a HR, hit a gapper that sends thoughts of triple racing through your mind as soon as the ball leaves the bat, or turn a single into a double.

2. He's exciting to watch in the field.

Ranges far to his left and right, the cannon arm, the amazing footwork turning the double play, the little winks and nods with David Wright.

3. He's exciting to watch on the basepaths.

See Jose dancing off first--watch the nervous pitcher change his whole routine knowing Jose could take off for second at any instant. Watch Jose motor all the way around the bases to score from first on a single. See Jose flying into third headfirst for another triple.

4. He's animated, and it pisses off the other team.

Jose gets criticized for this, but I love it. Get under the skin of the opposition, then beat them. Other players are jealous because Jose is better.

5. He's emotional.

He brings joy to everyone around him. He plays the game with a passion and a smile. He lights up the dugout. He is always encouraging his teammates and rooting hard for them. He's even fun to watch in pre-game warmups.

Yeah, I miss Jose Reyes...our homegrown star that we've watched since he was 16.

The team is not the same without him. The fans are not the same without him. The season is not the same without him.

Jose, Jose-Jose-Jose....Joooo-se....Jooo-se.

Career: Batting | Fielding
SEASON	TEAM	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	CS	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
2003	NYM	69	274	47	84	12	4	5	32	13	36	13	3	.307	.334	.434	.768
2004	NYM	53	220	33	56	16	2	2	14	5	31	19	2	.255	.271	.373	.644
2005	NYM	161	696	99	190	24	17	7	58	27	78	60	15	.273	.300	.386	.686
2006	NYM	153	647	122	194	30	17	19	81	53	81	64	17	.300	.354	.487	.841
2007	NYM	160	681	119	191	36	12	12	57	77	78	78	21	.280	.354	.421	.775
2008	NYM	159	688	113	204	37	19	16	68	66	82	56	15	.297	.358	.475	.833
2009	NYM	36	147	18	41	7	2	2	15	18	19	11	2	.279	.355	.395	.750
Total	--	791	3353	551	960	162	73	63	325	259	405	301	75	.286	.337	.435	.772

And don't forget the hips.