Todd Ricketts Fueling A Cubs-Mets Fire? That’s Cool

Cubs third baseman readies to tag Mets outfielder Curtis Granderson during the 2015 NLCS.By Chris Emma–

(CBS) In case you missed it — and you’re not alone in this — Cubs co-owner Todd Ricketts playfully jabbed during the team’s convention over the weekend and said Mets fans are “really, really obnoxious.”

Now, on a scale from 1 to Donald Trump, this is about a 3, but New Yorkers sometimes take themselves a bit too seriously. My colleague Ernie Palladino in New York offered a “sincere apology” that was just so sweet and genuine, and the comment gained plenty of traction online.

This column isn’t some cheesy rebuttal. I’m not going to waste time on sky-scraper measuring or comparing pizza. Heck,…