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Willie Randolph - August 2008

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This Announcer Has A Firm Grasp of History
This Announcer Has A Firm Grasp of History
deuceofdavenport.com — Its difficult to really understand what on EARTH announcer Willie Oviedo was thinking when he came up... with this Anchorman like Olympics history lesson. (more) This Announcer Has A Firm Grasp of History
Randolph returns for Yanks 'reunion' | MLB.com: News
Randolph returns for Yanks 'reunion' | MLB.com: News
mlb.mlb.com — NEW YORK -- The familiar old Yankees pinstripes still fit well on Willie Randolph's frame, though the... former Mets manager says that his heart remains with some of his old players across town. Randolph was a surprise guest for the Yankees' scheduled ... (more) Randolph returns for Yanks 'reunion' | MLB.com: News
Once a Yankee, Always a Yankee
Once a Yankee, Always a Yankee
slidingintohome.blogspot.com — From the New York Post : New York Yankees Today, Randolph was pure pinstripes, returning to Yankee... Stadium as not a fan, which he did last month at the All-Star Game, but as an honored guest for Old-Timers' Day. Randolph, a former Yankees player, coach and executive, was showered with cheers, and he admitted afterward that being a Yankee has never truly left him. "I've been away for a ... (more) Once a Yankee, Always a Yankee
Why The Met’s Won’t Win the East
Why The Met’s Won’t Win the East
imwritingsports.com — R edeem team? Forget about USA Basketball, the real team in need of reconciliation is New York... Mets. At least the basketball team still medaled four years ago. The Mets, though, they were the team in the crosshairs coming into the summer. They were ... (more) Why The Met’s Won’t Win the East
DARLING: RANDOLPH, DELGADO WERE SPLIT
DARLING: RANDOLPH, DELGADO WERE SPLIT
nypost.com — SNY Mets analyst Ron Darling today told WFAN that former manager Willie Randolph and first baseman Carlos... Delgado were not communicating before Randolph was fired. "They won't publicly say it; the Mets don't do that, they don't publicly do anything... (more) DARLING: RANDOLPH, DELGADO WERE SPLIT
Willie Randolph: “That’s My Team”
Willie Randolph: “That’s My Team”
hotfootblog.com — For the first time since getting fired as Mets manager Willie Randolph spoke to the media. Randolph... was a unannounced guest at Old-Timers Day this afternoon at Yankee Stadium...that’s my team. I led that team back to where it is today (more) Willie Randolph: “That’s My Team”
WILLIE FEELS THE LOVE
WILLIE FEELS THE LOVE
nypost.com — No longer is Willie Randolph managing the Mets. Randolph said he still roots for the Mets, but... wants to get past his Shea days. Yesterday, Randolph was actually pure pinstripes, returning to Yankee Stadium as an honored guest for Old-Timers' Day... (more) WILLIE FEELS THE LOVE
Randolph returns for Yanks 'reunion'
Randolph returns for Yanks 'reunion'
mlb.mlb.com — Willie Randolph was a surprise guest for the Yankees' scheduled Old-Timers' Day festivities on Saturday at Yankee... Stadium, slipping back into his No. 30 jersey in one of his first public appearances since he was dismissed by the Mets in the early ... (more) Randolph returns for Yanks 'reunion'
Wille Conducts First Interview to be a Yankees Bench Coach
Wille Conducts First Interview to be a Yankees Bench Coach
nysportspace.com — I will make the not-so-bold prophecy or saying that Willie Randolph will be a Yankees Bench Coach... in 2009. I can't see any other team offering him a head coaching job next year. (more) Wille Conducts First Interview to be a Yankees Bench Coach
RANDOLPH: MY HEART'S IN BRONX
RANDOLPH: MY HEART'S IN BRONX
nypost.com — No longer is Willie Randolph managing the Mets, but he insists he still roots for them, even... if he also says he's anxious to get past his Shea days. Today, Randolph was pure pinstripes, returning to Yankee Stadium as not a fan, which he did last... (more) RANDOLPH: MY HEART'S IN BRONX
Talking with Johnny Grubb, Part II
Talking with Johnny Grubb, Part II
dailyfungo.com — This is the second and final installment of my conversation with former Tigers outfielder and pinch-hitter extraordinaire,... Johnny Grubb . You can find the first installment here . Mike McClary: Heading into the 1984 season, was it a long ... (more) Talking with Johnny Grubb, Part II
Boy, this team has changed since 2006
Boy, this team has changed since 2006
theropolitans.com — I found this plaque while cleaning out my room today. I thought it was too good to... pass up. The X-ed out Mets (top row): Victor Diaz, Xavier Nady, Willie Randolph. (center): Cliff Floyd, Paul Lo Duca. (bottom row): Steve Trachsel, Tom Glavine Why was Victor Diaz on this plaque? That's all I want to know. (more) Boy, this team has changed since 2006
Gotta love the fire in Jerry Manuel
Gotta love the fire in Jerry Manuel
theropolitans.com — Jerry Manuel was tossed again yesterday, and I couldn't be happier. Most times a manager is tossed,... the team responds with some action. Unfortunately, that did not happen for the Mets. I do like the fire in Manuel. He seems to be very engrossed in the game, and very willing to stand up for his players. He's already been ejected four times as the manager of the Mets, and once more as bench ... (more) Gotta love the fire in Jerry Manuel
Wallace Matthews never fails to make me angry
Wallace Matthews never fails to make me angry
theropolitans.com — I don't want to be the team's excuse maker, but Wallace Matthews, the most miserable man in... sports writing, is at it again. His latest article, " Let's hope listless Mets aren't back again " does not fail to get my blood boiling. Here's the opening line to the article: It took awhile - well, only three innings, really - but I succeeded in finding people who wanted to be at Shea Stadium even ... (more) Wallace Matthews never fails to make me angry
THE TRIUMPHANT RETURN OF WILLIE WILLIAMS
THE TRIUMPHANT RETURN OF WILLIE WILLIAMS
therealests.blogspot.com — Oh what a glorious day! We've been like a brother to Willie Williams over the last couple,... turbulent years. Needless to say, when we opened up the New York Times today and saw a feature on 2W , we immediately howled "Anything's ... (more) THE TRIUMPHANT RETURN OF WILLIE WILLIAMS
Pick up Deglado's option on one condition: Jerry stays too
Pick up Deglado's option on one condition: Jerry stays too
theropolitans.com — I know I wanted the Mets to wait until the season was over, to see what Carlos... Delgado could do during that final month of the season, but no more. The Mets should reward him, and strengthen the team, by picking up his option for next year, as long as Jerry Manuel is the manager next year, too. Degl (more) Pick up Deglado's option on one condition: Jerry stays too