I thought I read he wasn’t released but he left because they had him playing 1B and not the OFWas Smith released or did he leave over lack of OF playing time? I'm not sure his MLB career is over. $$$$
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I thought I read he wasn’t released but he left because they had him playing 1B and not the OFWas Smith released or did he leave over lack of OF playing time? I'm not sure his MLB career is over. $$$$
I think because the Mets are going to make a Players agent the next GM instead of a bright, young asst GM from Tampa, I think that's what ticked him off, because it pisses me off also.What prompted THAT?
Let me see... Instead of getting a qualified GM who was involved with getting the Tampa Rays organization prepared by getting some great prospects and having the big club competing in the same division with TWO, 100 win organizations EVERY YEAR, they get a GM who (I GUARANTEE THIS REASONING) they think theyll get player discounts in FA. I hope all of those players go to Scott Boras so he can tell the Wilpons to GO F*** THEMSELVES.What prompted THAT?
I know, for Christ sake,the Tampa team seems to find young players all over the place, this will cost the Wilpons more in the long run,idiots!!!
I share your concerns. On the basis of what little I know, I would have preferred Bloom. Key words are "what little I know". In fact, I don't know anything other than what I've heard and read through the media. I didn't conduct any interviews, obtain any references, do any research. Sometimes ya gotta defer to those who did do those things. Especially since they own the team.Let me see... Instead of getting a qualified GM who was involved with getting the Tampa Rays organization prepared by getting some great prospects and having the big club competing in the same division with TWO, 100 win organizations EVERY YEAR, they get a GM who (I GUARANTEE THIS REASONING) they think theyll get player discounts in FA. I hope all of those players go to Scott Boras so he can tell the Wilpons to GO F*** THEMSELVES.
They ain't. As I posted earlier, we have three choices: Give the new guy a chance, find a new rooting interest, or start a really large GoFundMe campaign.Wilpons must go. That is all.
Yeah but he had help from Jerry West. BIG DIFFERENCE.May he have as much success as the other agent turned GM. Bob Myers of the Golden St. Warriors. Albeit in a different sport.
And Van Wagenen will have help from Ricco, Ricciardi, and Minaya. Three is better than one, no? [winking]Yeah but he had help from Jerry West. BIG DIFFERENCE.
A HOFer or 3 idiots? Tough choiceAnd Van Wagenen will have help from Ricco, Ricciardi, and Minaya. Three is better than one, no? [winking]
Either this is a bold move to make the Mets competitive again or a stupid ill-considered choice that will mire the Mets in conflict of interest problems with MLB and the Players Union. Based on the Mets ownership's track record, I know which one is more likely.
Pretty much this...Bloom would only come here if he had full control and he saw a ton of changes that needed to be made. Wilpons saw this as a major threat. First, they love being involved too much and second, if Bloom came in and made the Met's a real franchise without interference from the Wilpons, it would be proof of who destroyed this franchise in the first place.I guess the only reason why this guy was hired because Bloom wasnt going to put up with the Three Stooges.
I wouldn't think of the 3 of them as idiots -- the Mets create an environment where success is nearly impossible. There should only have been one interim GM instead of a 3 headed monster, as an example.A HOFer or 3 idiots? Tough choice
According to Andy Martino of SNY, the three headed monster may lose two of its heads. He is reporting that both Ricco and Ricciardi may choose to go elsewhere (although reportedly both have been invited back). Only Minaya is considered certain to return.I wouldn't think of the 3 of them as idiots -- the Mets create an environment where success is nearly impossible. There should only have been one interim GM instead of a 3 headed monster, as an example.
According to Andy Martino of SNY, the three headed monster may lose two of its heads. He is reporting that both Ricco and Ricciardi may choose to go elsewhere (although reportedly both have been invited back). Only Minaya is considered certain to return.
That would shock me beyond belief. Backman is 59 years old and is currently managing in the Indy leagues. Before that it was Mexican League. Thirty MLB franchises, and he can't get a job managing a Rookie League team, much less major league. The fact that we are having this conversation is a tribute to his self-promotion ability.If Calloway doesn't work out this season, and with Sandy gone,does Wally Backman move into the picture as a possible Mets manager?
It's not a new thing. Golden State Warriors GM is a former agent, and he did an excellent job of collecting talent. Even the Lakers and an MLB team (can't think of the team right now) have former agents as GM.That would shock me beyond belief. Backman is 59 years old and is currently managing in the Indy leagues. Before that it was Mexican League. Thirty MLB franchises, and he can't get a job managing a Rookie League team, much less major league. The fact that we are having this conversation is a tribute to his self-promotion ability.
But then, the Wilpons just hired an agent as their GM, so who the hell knows.
If Calloway doesn't work out this season, and with Sandy gone,does Wally Backman move into the picture as a possible Mets manager?
Really need to lock up our starting pitchers if Met's plan is to start winning now. And while we need a big bat in the lineup like Harper, if given a choice, I would much prefer to spend even less money to get Brantley and Grandal. And then get some RP's.get DeGrom extended and sign Bryce Harper. Then this GM might have a shot.