i don't know what's more disturbing

the attempted roll call theft, or that lisa olson is lately all mets all the time:

The infielders were primed, the outfielders set. But the chants never gained speed; in fact, they never even took off.

Maybe it was a one-game deal, a spoof. Some would call it blatant theft of obvious genius. Where's the tampering police? The copyright infringement cops? Bleacher Creatures in the Bronx might even label it gauche, if they knew how to pronounce the word.

Relax, Yankee fans. The roll call is safe. Dwellers in the orange seats at Shea tried it on for size the other night, but apparently didn't like the fit. The Mets weren't sure how to react. Most touched the brims of their hats when their names were called in a simpatico style. Others, like Jose Reyes, either didn't hear the chorus, or chose to ignore it. Reyes promised to be ready in the future, just in case a Bronx tradition made the trek to Queens. [lisa olson]