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It's Time To Fire Willie Randolph

Submitted by Shawn, May 2, 2008 12:57

This article is dead on. I think you speak for most Mets fans. It's time for change....OUT WITH RANDOLPH!


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I agree with your assessment and commentary 100%. It seems like you articulated exactly the things I've been groaning about... [MORE]

Alex Sabatino 

May 15, 2008 03:38

You hit the nail square on the head. Only problem is ... here we are May 14th and the Willie the... [MORE]

JJJJJ 

May 14, 2008 22:24

What does this article achieve? Sure it is a commentary but it is simply a rant without substance. In the... [MORE]

rob mendel 

May 6, 2008 15:37

This is ludicrous. The team has one of the top ten records in baseball, notwithstanding a barrage of injuries. To... [MORE]

LogeatShea 

May 5, 2008 11:14

While you're at it, fire Omar Minaya, as well. He has been a pathetic disappointment and he is truly, most... [MORE]

J Dagostino 

May 5, 2008 02:50

hmmmm.....I guess 2006 (one of the most successful seasons in Mets history) didn't exist. It's funny how you didn't mention... [MORE]

John 

May 3, 2008 12:51

This is merely perfect. As I've been harping on Gotham Baseball online, Willie isn't a bad manager. He's no manager,... [MORE]

Al Cohn, former sportswriter, newsday 

May 2, 2008 23:20

I'm not going to beat around the bush. Willie Randolph is an awful manager. I challenge anyone to point out... [MORE]

Eric Schnipper 

May 2, 2008 22:05

Thank you for saying so well ....what so many Mets fans feels so strongly. Bring back Bobby V......we certainly could use... [MORE]

john signorelli 

May 2, 2008 19:11

Let me preface this by saying I like Willie Randolph. I think he has carried himself with dignity during the... [MORE]

Bob Kelly 

May 2, 2008 16:35

I fully agree with your comments regarding the managerial skills or lack thereof regarding Willie Randolph. He has not connected... [MORE]

Bob Oblas 

May 2, 2008 16:16

Willie shoulda been fired long time ago. [MORE]

Adriano 

May 2, 2008 15:56

The only reason Minaya hired him is because he wanted to show how clever he was, "look at me! I'll... [MORE]

Sharku 

May 2, 2008 15:21

"David Wright is playing like what he is, the best player in the league" Um, you certainly aren't shy... [MORE]

Joe Boland 

May 2, 2008 15:10

Willie Randolph was a great player and a great coach in this city; you can't tell me that he doesn't... [MORE]

Tiki 

May 2, 2008 14:49

Tim: What what would you have Willie doing now, to inspire his veteran players, that he hasn't already tried?More importantly,... [MORE]

Georgia Mets Fan 

May 2, 2008 14:32

I think the time to do it was the end of last season. Even if it wasn't entirely fair, someone... [MORE]

Chris 

May 2, 2008 14:06

Willie should have been fired immediately after the collapse last year, and a good argument can be made for Omar... [MORE]

John Patrick Griffin 

May 2, 2008 14:00

I couldn't agree more, Willie needs to go and probably some of his coaches with him. On a side note... [MORE]

jones 

May 2, 2008 13:59

I never liked Randolph from day one. In addition to the fact that he's a Yankee (and as most Met... [MORE]

Rob 

May 2, 2008 13:44

I was completely shocked he survived "the collapse" with his job and watching the way the Mets play this year,... [MORE]

Frank from Jersey 

May 2, 2008 13:38

Tim, As a long time magazine editor and writer and Mets fan, I have been desperately waiting for any new york... [MORE]

Stephen Hanks 

May 2, 2008 13:33

You have hit the nail squarely on the head. Your article on Randolph is free from error. Your detailing his... [MORE]

Russell Gazzetti 

May 2, 2008 13:23

This article is dead on. I think you speak for most Mets fans. It's time for change....OUT WITH RANDOLPH!

Shawn 

May 2, 2008 12:57

Boy, this is 100% concise and accurate. The fact that Willie has a job after last year (or even got... [MORE]

Kevin 

May 2, 2008 12:12

Great article Tim. I thought he should have been fired immediately after last years collapse. I don't understand why Minaya... [MORE]

Ken F. 

May 2, 2008 11:49

I'm tired of seeing sac bunts in the 5th. I'm tired of seeing Scott Schoenweiss pitch to righties. I'm tired... [MORE]

Matt 

May 2, 2008 11:37

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