Boo who? Báez, Mets flip thumbs down on fans; team prez mad

By JERRY BEACH
Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Javier Báez and his New York Mets teammates turned the boos at Citi Field to cheers this weekend — and turned their thumbs upside down at frustrated fans. Báez launched a 444-foot home run Sunday in a 9-4 win over the Washington Nationals, then flashed a double thumbs-down gesture toward the crowd on his way back to the dugout. Later, he said Mets players have been making the hand signal after big hits in response to fans who have jeered the club during a rough August. Mets President Sandy Alderson swiftly condemned those remarks and signs, saying they are “totally unacceptable and will not be tolerated.” Alderson said he will meet with Mets players and staff to directly deliver that message.