AP
NEW YORK -- Amid what can only be described as an abysmal season for the New York Mets, the Wilpon family has agreed to terms with Robert E. Rich Jr., chairman and president of Rich Products of Buffalo, NY. Mr. Rich is #242 in Forbes list of the 400 richest Americans with a net worth of $1.5 billion. Sources say that the terms of the deal are not finalized, but they do confirm that Rich plans to move New York's only National League team to Buffalo, NY. Buffalo has a rich tradition of national sports in both Football and Hockey, but have not had a Major League team since the late 19th century. Buffalo is the current home of the AAA Buffalo Bisons who, coincidentally, are the AAA affiliate of the Mets. While details are still murky, it has been reported that Rich will move the Mets franchise to Buffalo where they will play at Coca Cola field in the city's downtown business district. The brand new ballpark, Citifield will house the franchise AAA affiliate. The new team already has a new moniker, The Queens Queens. Insiders claim that the move should be relatively easy as there will be no need to move players. The current AAA Bisons will stay on with the Major League franchise in Buffalo while the current NY Mets will stay on to create the roster of the Queens Queens. Our insider states, "If it weren't for Major League rules, we could make this switch tomorrow. I know a seemstress who can make up new uniforms... other than that, the pieces are in place." Area sports fan and bar owner Marty Lewendowsky said, "Well, the Mets should fit in nice here. What with 'wide right' and 'no goal' and the Bills of late, we're used to soul-sapping choke artists."
