Gary Cohen did not want to be at Citi Field on Tuesday.
The legendary Mets announcer rolled his eyes and expressed disgust after filming an SNY hit during a rain delay before the eventual postponement of the Mets-Tigers contest.
It’s fair to assume Cohen believed the cameras were off at the time.
“We’ll be here when the game starts and until then, you guys just get the snacks that you can and try and keep nourished,” Cohen said before holding a smirk for a several seconds.
Then, presumably believing he was no longer on air, Cohen rolled his eyes, showed frustration and stood up and looked toward broadcast partner Keith Hernandez.
Cohen’s contempt certainly was understandable.
Despite a terrible forecast, the Mets and Tigers did not call the game early.
The Mets officially announced on X at 6:25 p.m. that the game would be delayed and they would provide updates.
Shortly after 9 p.m., the Mets tweeted the game had been rained out and would be played Thursday at 1:10 p.m.
Had the game been called earlier in the day, the announcers, reporters and fans who made the trek to Flushing could have avoided being stranded at the park for more than two and a half hours.
But instead, with the teams waiting for a window that never appeared, television time had to be filled and the world learned how Cohen truly felt.
Fans appreciated seeing Cohen’s raw emotions.
“The Mets will do that to you…,” one fan posted.
“Can u blame the man,” another fan wrote.
“I love it! He’s one of us,” an additional fan commented.
Unfortunately for Cohen, he may have another long wait Wednesday with another day of inclement weather infiltrating the New York area.
It certainly doesn’t help that the broadcaster has watched four straight losses by the Mets to open the season, including three featuring lethargic offensive showings.
Adrian Houser is scheduled to make his season debut Wednesday opposite Casey Mize.