It’s that kind of mentality, (your friend’s) that is comparable with your other friend and mine, one Mr. Omar Minaya, that has made the former Expos (current Nats) and the current Mets the underachievers they are.

No my friend. I will not standby and put a player in my lineup for sentimental reasons. Nope, nope, nope.
In the voice of Mike Singletary as he ranted about Vernon Davis earlier in the NFL season:
See this link for context: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB5-yJM3vJc

“I will not tolerate players (Chipper) that think it’s about them (Chipper). When it’s about the team.”
“We cannot make decisions that cost the team.”
“…And then come off the ball field and act non-chalant.’
"…No…You know what?”
“…I, I, I, I…This is what I believe. I’m from the old school…”
“…I believe this. I would rather play with 8 people. And just get them tossed out all the way.”
“…Until we gotta do somethin’ else – rather than play with 9 when I know that right now that person (Chipper) is not sold out to be a part of this team.”
“It is more about them (Chipper) than it is about the team.”
“Cannot play with ’em (Chipper).”
“Cannot win with ’em (Chipper).”
“Cannot coach with ’em (Chipper).”
“Can’t do it.”
“I want winners. (Not Chippers).”
“I want people that wanna win. (Not Chippers).”

BWA-HA-HA-HA!!! Absolutely cracking myself up right now.

That’s the last time he made a post? C’mon! That ain’t no Mets fan!

;-)