Mets Owner Fred Wilpon insists Madoff losses didn't effect team, will wrestle bear for $100

Fred Wilpon may be in denial, but he remains adamant that his purported 500 million dollar loss at the hands of Bernie Madoff has had no effect on his finances, or the daily operation of his Mets franchise. "I am not going to let that incident effect how we build our team going forward", Wilpon told reporters as his team wrapped up their season. "And I will wrestle a bear for $100, should anybody have a bear." Wilpon also was overheard asking a fan for "at least $15" to pose for a picture.

It has become a common belief amongst Mets fans that the team suffered this year because, after a rash of injuries, Mets management was reluctant to spend money on replacements. The Mets actually finished the year with a sheep playing left field and a Honduran day laborer playing shortstop. "Was the sheep a bad idea?" Wilpon asked rhetorically, "Maybe. But Manuel did a great job at shortstop, and we're pleased to say that he'll be joining our grounds crew for next season. "