But the unforgettable sight of a teary-eyed Flores lives on in our minds, and one local memorabilia firm chose to cash in on the striking moment. The company has reportedly sold out of the photos, saying that the 8-by-10s that were selling for $70 and the 16-by-20s for $90 have all been purchased.
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It was a moment that should have been set to a Randy Newman soundtrack, representing all that is still good in professional sports.
Howard Simmons/New York Daily News Mets shortstop Wilmer Flores tears up on the field after reports he is traded reach him.
After displaying his love for the Mets in such heart-wrenching fashion, Flores was embraced by fans.
Yeah, well, it’s all for sale and nobody should be surprised.
But, really, if you want Wilmer Flores art, you want “Crying in Dugout”. An affected Flores – who was signed by the Mets as an worldwide free agent out of Venezuela in 2007 – continued to play, and the fans gave him a standing ovation for his service.
Since going to the Astros after his trade to the Mets fell through, Carlos Gomez is hitting.
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“In the game I heard I was getting traded, and I got emotional, and when I came in, they told me there was no trade”, Flores said following the Mets’ 7-3 loss to the Padres that evening.
