Peter Hyatt - Robert Gsellman on Mets Leadership

Yet another New York Met has shown his contempt for the 2017 leadership of the New York Mets.

From the NY POST:

“I am back to 100 percent,” Gsellman said before the Mets’ 5-4 loss to the Yankees. “My pitch count is back up, and ready to go.”

Told that before his last start in the minors general manager Sandy Alderson said he needed to start pitching better, Gsellman responded: “I don’t care.”

Contempt for one's employer (immediate supervisor, supervisor's supervisor) is one thing but having the nerve to say it publicly suggests a lack of fear of consequences. 

The 2017 Mets have not had to fear consequences from either Terry Collins or Sandy Alderson.  

This form of open contempt is seen in such things as not running out ground balls or pop ups, showing up late for practices, skipping games, rehabbing when, where and how one wants to and even undergoing standard team medical protocol only if one wants to. 

The contempt from older wealthy players is not entirely surprising. 

The contempt from the younger players, however, is something that only comes when a team is undisciplined and the example of disdain has been embraced.  

Can you imagine saying "I don't care" what your employer thinks...

publicly?