Harvey a no-show at mandatory work out

He was stuck in traffic and Terry Collins told him to just turn around. Much ado about nothing? Except for this:

For the first time in nine years, the Mets reported to their home field to prepare for a playoff series. And star pitcher Matt Harvey wasn't there, stuck in tunnel traffic so severe that manager Terry Collins told him to turn around.

General manager Sandy Alderson confirmed that Harvey did not show up to Tuesday's workout, which he called "mandatory." Alderson declined further comment. Collins said he got a call from Harvey explaining his situation. Asked if he considered the absence excused, Collins said "not necessarily."

Harvey, the only player not to make the workout, is slated to start Game 3 of the NLDS against the Dodgers.

"I'm concerned about the guys who are here," said Mets captain David Wright, who sidestepped a question about Harvey. "The guys who are here had a great workout."

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Harvey update story to that he "was doing something" and looked up and it was 1 PM ...

Brilliant strategy to deflect attention and pressure from the rest of the starters!

Turns out Geno Smith told him it's a good idea to set your watch to Pacific time a couple days before you travel.

ml1 said:
Turns out Geno Smith told him it's a good idea to set your watch to Pacific time a couple days before you travel.

In the victorious London locker room, Todd Bowles told the Jets that they'd be given the rest of the bye week off as long as every player showed up to Tuesday's practice on time. Antonio Cromartie told his teammates, "Don't be late!"

Another unknown Jet, clearly referencing Geno's issue last year added a stern (though technically incorrect) reminder, "Eastern Standard Time!!"

Boras has stated that he has exceeded the maximum number of workouts for the year.

Just let him pitch. He may not be the brightest bulb, but that's not a requirement.