Quote of the Day: Jerry Manuel

Here's newly crowned Mets manager Jerry Manuel, talking about Jose Reyes throwing a mini-tantrum because he didn't want to be taken out of the game Tuesday night. From the Daily News:

"I told him next time he does that I'm going to get my blade out and cut him. I'm a gangster. You go gangster on me, I'm going to have to get you. You do that again, I'm going to cut you right on the field."

And perhaps this is why Manuel is now the manager. Willie Randolph did joke last month that Omar Minaya was sharpening a machete in the back. Maybe the Mets GM likes a manager who can handle a knife. We all know backstabbing is a highly valued skill in this organization.

C'mon get stabby!