Ed, this message is for Jeff Edelstein, who likes to quote Mets and Phillies history. At the 1980 World Series parade for the Phillies, the late Tug McGraw was quoted as saying, “New York can take this World Series and stick it.” I guess he had a bad taste in his mouth for the New York fans who believe in entitlement. So Jeff, “You gotta believe.” Tug would have agreed with current Phillies fans when they say, “All you stinkin’ Mets fan can take this World Series and stick it.”

Phightin’ Phil

Except for Jeff, of course. You exempt him from your hatred, right?—Ed. Note