PORT ST. LUCIE — There’s bad trash talking, and then there’s good trash talking.

Recuperating reliever Joe Kelly engaged in bad trash talking when he made fun of the Yankees’ October foibles and faux pas after Kelly’s Dodgers became champions.

That was bad for two reasons. One is that it emphasized the Yankees’ weaknesses and unwittingly, and unfairly, de-emphasized the greatness of his own team by suggesting they only beat a loser.

The other issue, of course, is that Kelly was merely a Series spectator.

Francisco Alvarez engaged in the good kind of trash talking when he got to Mets camp, declaring to Mets writers that they have “the best lineup in baseball.”{ai:summary}<p>Joe Kelly's recent comments about the Yankees' postseason struggles have been criticized as poor trash talking. By mocking the Yankees, he inadvertently highlighted their weaknesses while downplaying his own team's accomplishments, as he was not an active participant in the Series.</p><p>Such remarks can reflect poorly on the speaker, especially when they are not directly involved in the competition. Kelly's comments serve as a reminder that trash talking can backfire. #sports</p>

Mets’ Francisco Alvarez may not have to look far for key to backing up his Dodgers trash talk

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