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It's Time To Fire Willie Randolph

Submitted by Russell Gazzetti, May 2, 2008 13:23

You have hit the nail squarely on the head. Your article on Randolph is free from error. Your detailing his lack of stratagem and guile exposes his lack of qualifications as a manager. It is plane to see that the players have tuned him out. They respect him as a man but have no fervor for his process of deciding in game decisions. The only thing you left out of your article is probably the main reason the players have become indifferent to him. No matter how blatant a bad call goes against the Mets he rarely leaves the dugout to defend his players. In September of last year when the pennant was on the line there were three occasions when the calls went against the Mets and two of the players were suspended for arguing intensely with the umpires. No where was Willie around protecting their backs. The internal discordance between the players for their manager is in my opinion irrevocable. As long as he remains the Mets will under perform. Dusty Baker is not the best at the art of devising and employing strategy, but his generalship is unquestioned and the players would go through a brick wall for him because he always has their back.


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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...

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! [MORE]

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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