Marlins’ Postseason Dreams Shattered by Mets’ Faulty Citi Field – Billionaire Steve Cohen Issues Mea Culpa to Livid Fans

Rain has ruined New York City’s plans for baseball. For a ballpark like Citi Field, which does not yet have a retractable roof, Tropical Storm Ophelia has been disastrous. Incidentally, The New York Mets remain mostly unaffected because the team is firmly out of the postseason. But they can still ruin things for other clubs, it seems, particularly The Miami Marlins.

Playing a crucial series in the Big Apple, the next few games will determine The Marlins’ playoff future. One game behind the Chicago Cubs for a Wild Card spot, each match-up counts for Miami. But a rain delay on Tuesday ultimately turned to a postponement and a doubleheader on Wednesday. While the Mets tried their best, their guests were not happy.

Steve Cohen’s Apology Falls Short for Angry Miami Marlins

Rain-induced problems have become a common occurrence at Citi Field. Despite the owner’s billionaire status, a covering at the ballpark is still in the works. After Tuesday’s delay, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported that Miami officials were furious with the outcome. With a doubleheader, the team’s starter Braxton Garrett would have to pitch on Wednesday.

This means the 26-year-old would have to go to Saturday’s game against The Pittsburgh Pirates on short rest. Or the Marlins may have to change their lineup. Whichever way things go, it’s a tough situation and fans weren’t too happy. The Mets realized what the series meant to their opposing team, so owner Steve Cohen issued a public apology.

The tarp on the field didn’t work as well as the New York team probably expected. Although the rain on Tuesday stopped at around 5 PM, the grounds crew’s work to dry it yielded no results even three hours later. The field was ‘unplayable’ and everyone rooting for The Marlins was furious.

Buck Showalter Defends the Mets

Despite the fury radiating from the opposite team, manager Buck Showalter tried to placate things and stand up for the Mets and their crew. “If you’re in interest of being fair to the Mets and to the people that work here, they’re really good at what they do,” the manager said to The NorthJersey.com. “I see it firsthand. I understand (the Marlins’) frustration but it will be on to something else in 24 hours. There’s a lot more to it before everyone else starts weighing in on it. It’s nothing cloak and dagger, it’s just the way it is.”

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While it seems like the situation could not be helped, many feel the Miami team is justified in their anger. Perhaps this will force the Mets to take a better look at their ballpark and improve any lacking areas.

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