Omar defends timing of Willie firing
Published 6/17/2008 at Newsday.com - Mets
Omar Minaya says he abruptly fired Willie because speculation about his job status had gone on 'way too long'
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Minaya says he abruptly fired Willie because speculation about his job status had gone on 'way too long.'
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"The lines on Willie's old uniform are not Mets pinstripes, they are tire marks from Minaya throwing him under the bus."
"The lines on Willie's old uniform are not Mets pinstripes, they are tire marks from Minaya throwing him under the bus."
