Phil Mushnick has updated his annual "wish list" for improving the state of sports, expressing desires for a more "sane and intelligent" atmosphere. His latest list, published in the New York Post, targets various aspects of modern sports, from player conduct and fan reactions to media interactions.
Mushnick's wishes include a more prominent role for broadcaster Howie Rose in his final season with the Mets, suggesting more opportunities for him to use the phrase "Put it in the books." He also voiced a desire for live baseball audiences to cease booing visiting pitchers when they throw over to first base to check on a runner.
Further wishes extend to media personalities, with Mushnick hoping that Keith Hernandez would "politely tell" his broadcast partner Gary Cohen to "shut up" at some point. The columnist also takes aim at Dave Portnoy and mentions Le'Veon Bell's recent arrest, though details on these specific points are not elaborated within the provided notes. Mushnick's piece reflects a personal critique of contemporary sports culture, aiming to inspire a return to what he perceives as more intelligent and less disruptive elements within athletic competition and its surrounding commentary.