I expected the potshots from the media, as it is their job. But the bloggers and fans, who have been clamoring for this move for weeks, if not months.
When some fans finally get their wish, all I read and hear is about what a terrible move they made and how they went about doing it.
I am not embarrassed to be a Mets fan, as many people are. This is business as usual. The team obviously wasn't winning enough with Willie Randolph at helm, and though it may have been put into action poorly, it's simply business as usual.
The team needed a bump of some sort and this is the Mets best shot. They can't fire players for poor performance, so the scapegoat gets the ax.
Fans must look ahead to a new era, practically a new season. The team is 6.5 games out of first place, a task they could pull off. This team needs to rally together, away from the insanity of the media and negativity and start winning.
Last night was a good win against the best team in the AL. The bullpen did it's best to try and hand it away on a silver platter, but the team stuck through it for a nice W. Tonight, with all eyes on Jerry Manuel, the Mets must try and earn another win with their ace on the mound.
I am not ashamed of my Mets, only disappointed. It picked the wrong time and place to fire their manger, and they're catching a lot of flack for it. This should not make fans dislike the team and should not dissuade them from cheering on the players in tonight's game and through the rest of the season.
Remember: They're only a game under .500 with just over 90 games to play. There's still a long way to go.
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ReplyDeleteGreat, they fire a guy in the middle of the season and replace him with another guy who has the same attitude and approach the game? What difference is that going to do? And the team no longer has a pitching coach?
Willie was definitely at fault also, but the blame goes to Minaya and he should feel disgusted for the decision he made.
There's no good way to fire someone, but I do feel badly about how the front office let him dangle like they did.
ReplyDeleteThere were idiotic Yankee fans last October saying how they were embarrassed to be Yankees fans because of how they handled the Torre situation. It's nonsense.
Dan Warthen is the pitching coach.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Matt Tracy.
ReplyDeleteThese firings did nothing. It's up to the players. But I like to stay optimistic. So I do agree with most of your post.
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