Two years ago, Mets GM Omar Minaya went to Anaheim California to deliver Willie Randolph and Rick Peterson a pink slip. Randolph deserved better; if the Mets wanted to fire him, they should have done it that Sunday after the Mets split a double-header with the Texas Rangers at Shea Stadium.
Plus, Randolph brought the Mets out of the doldrums of the Art Howe years, taking the Mets to within one inning of the 2006 World Series.
Two years later, we see little difference in the work of the Minaya/Manuel administration.
In fact, times have gotten worse, not better.
If Omar's outburst directed at Adam Ruben didn't raise red flags, if Omar's rather inactive offseason didn't raise a red flag, than a 19-20 club that is tied for last in the NL East should be the cherry on top.
One would think.
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Sayonara Omar! Jeff Wilpon’s First Move Should Be To Axe Mets GM Minaya
Posted: 18th May 2010 by Michael Cohen in MLBComments Off on Sayonara Omar! Jeff Wilpon’s First Move Should Be To Axe Mets GM Minaya