There was much rejoicing in Metsville on Friday as general manager Sandy Alderson finally landed the big bat he's been seeking.
After a proposed deal for Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Carlos Gomez fell apart on Wednesday, Alderson took things down to the wire as Friday's non-waiver trade deadline neared. Literally moments before the clock struck 4:00 p.m. on the east coast, word trickled in that New York had landed slugging outfielder Yoenis Cespedes from the Detroit Tigers, which is exactly the boost*New York's long-struggling offense needed.
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Understanding the impact Cespedes can immediately have on the offense, it's*no wonder why fans are so thrilled. Especially for those diehad fans, such as comedy and television legend Jerry Seinfeld, who have stood by the team through years and years of frustration.*
In fact, when learning of the deal on Friday, Seinfeid joined fans in celebration in the most Seinfeld way possible, with a Festivus joke.**
Oh my god. @Mets I can't believe I can actually say this, but is it true that there is now "A Cespedis for the rest of us"? #mets #T7L
— Jerry Seinfeld (@JerrySeinfeld) July 31, 2015
Spelling mishap aside...
Sorry, *Cespedes.
— Jerry Seinfeld (@JerrySeinfeld) July 31, 2015
That line is ...*
@JerrySeinfeld @Mets Gold, Jerry. Gold.
— Chris Jung (@ChrisJungKNE) July 31, 2015
The line doesn't require vast knowledge of Seinfield's*long-running sitcom to understand its meaning, though those who follow him closely immediately jumped with glee after connecting the reference to one of the show's most famous episodes. *


We're guessing Jerry Seinfeld never imagined he'd be tweaking that joke in reference to his beloved Mets, but these are different times. Good times even, and we imagine he's hoping that 'Cespedes' never ends in New York.*
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