Ex-MLB star chides Mets over lack of veteran leadership

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Jason Kipnis, a two-time All-Star whose MLB career spanned the then-Cleveland Indians and Chicago Cubs, called out the New York Mets and Francisco Lindor for their lack of leadership.

The Mets moved to 21-23 on the season Wednesday night with an 8-7 victory against the Tampa Bay Rays in extra innings. On Tuesday, Kipnis had some choice words for the Mets and a few of his former teammates, including Lindor and Carlos Carrasco.

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Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor and second baseman Jason Kipnis celebrate after defeating the Los Angeles Angels on Sept. 9, 2019, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. (John Cordes/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

"All of those veterans and no leadership," Kipnis said on "Foul Territory."

When A.J. Pierzynski asked whether Lindor was a leader, Kipnis doubled down.

"I’m gonna repeat it again, all those veterans and no leadership," he said. "If everybody is a veteran there you’re kinda just under the assumption that everybody is taking care of their business and going about the things the right way. 

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New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor throws to first base for the double play on Washington Nationals' Dominic Smith as Alex Call slides into second at Nationals Park, Saturday, May 13, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

"You kinda need someone to be those bumper pins kind of on each side where people start getting out of line a little bit. It helps keep people in order, on track and focused on the same thing. Everybody gets a little