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You're Fired
huggingharoldreynolds.blogspot.com - 9/16/2008
You're Fired
— huggingharoldreynolds.blogspot.com — One thing that bears mentioning in this year's unceremonious firings of playoff chasing managers Willie Randolph and... Ned Yost: both we're brought about by the play of the Philadelphia Phillies, as much as the lack thereof of their own respective clubs. (more) You're Fired

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Where the heck is Al Reyes? Redux
theropolitans.com - 9/19/2008
Where the heck is Al Reyes? Redux
— theropolitans.com — On Monday, I wrote : Way back on August 20th, the Mets signed pitcher Al Reyes .... He went to the minors to work back into shape before coming up in September to supposedly help the beleaguered bullpen. Well, he's up, and he's yet to pitch. And now he's gone. (more) Where the heck is Al Reyes? Redux

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newsday.com - 9/24/2008
Mets give Minaya four-year extension as GM -
— newsday.com — Even when this 2008 Mets season stood at its bleakest point, the June 17 firing of manager... Willie Randolph, Omar Minaya 's job security never became an issue inside team headquarters. And now, once the Mets' season concludes, whether it's Sunday or ... (more) Mets give Minaya four-year extension as GM -

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Harper: Without Willie, Mets make sweeping changes
nydailynews.com - 9/4/2008
Harper: Without Willie, Mets make sweeping changes
— nydailynews.com — Mets VP Tony Bernazard still won't say so publicly, but it's clear in conversation with him about... the state of the ballclub that he felt Willie Randolph had to go, perhaps felt more strongly about the need for a change than anyone in the organization. ... (more) Harper: Without Willie, Mets make sweeping changes

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gothambaseballmagazine.com - 9/10/2008
Party Pooper
— gothambaseballmagazine.com — About three months ago, I questioned the New York Mets' motivation, handling and explanation of the firing... of former skipper Willie Randolph (keft, photo by B. Menzel). Despite the team's recent success, I still do. The classless and sloppy way he was ... (more) Party Pooper

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travelerocity.blogs.com - 9/16/2008
Travs win Title!
— travelerocity.blogs.com — With a full moon and deep in the heart of Texas the Arkansas Travelers pulled off the... improbable Monday night, winning the '08 Texas League Championship. They crushed the Frisco RoughRiders with a huge seven run sixth, capped by a... (more) Travs win Title!

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On the Mets beat
blogs.trb.com - 9/16/2008
On the Mets beat
— blogs.trb.com — Have to say I didn't expect that to happen . Kudos to Long Beach's John Lannan, who... held the Mets to one hit over seven innings, but this was no time for him to start building a Cy Young case. Hey, look at the bright side, with the division lead down ... (more) On the Mets beat

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newsday.com - 9/24/2008
Mets give Minaya four-year extension as GM
— newsday.com — Even when this 2008 Mets season stood at its bleakest point, the June 17 firing of manager... Willie Randolph, Omar Minaya's job security never became an issue inside team headquarters. And now, once the Mets' season concludes, whether it's Sunday or ... (more) Mets give Minaya four-year extension as GM

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Jerry Manuel's Mets are amazingest show in town
weblogs.newsday.com - 9/26/2008
Jerry Manuel's Mets are amazingest show in town
— weblogs.newsday.com — In my Friday newspaper column about Jerry Manuel's media relations, I took a little shot at Willie... Randolph, suggesting he could use a front row seat if Manuel gave a seminar for other managers. That was before I read about Joe Girardi's testy ... (more) Jerry Manuel's Mets are amazingest show in town

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Shea Countdown #12 Ron Darling
longislandmetfan.blogspot.com - 9/8/2008
Shea Countdown #12 Ron Darling
— longislandmetfan.blogspot.com — Will the Mets bring back Willie Randolph to take a number off the Shea wall? I dont'... think so. (more) Shea Countdown #12 Ron Darling

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mvn.com - 9/9/2008
Sound off: Girardi’s Back
— mvn.com — Joe Girardi is returning as Yankee manager for next year, this according to Hank Steinbrenner who said... that, “He’s done everything he could. That’s the bottom line.” What do you guys think? Does that make you feel happy, ... (more) Sound off: Girardi’s Back

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crashburnalley.com - 9/16/2008
Thoughts on the Phils’ Run
— crashburnalley.com — It is interesting to note, however, that this is the third person to lose his job after... playing the Phillies: starter Matt Morris, then of the Pittsburgh Pirates, Willie Randolph, and now Yost. (more) Thoughts on the Phils’ Run

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Stupidest Statement of the Year
metslifers.blogspot.com - 9/16/2008
Stupidest Statement of the Year
— metslifers.blogspot.com — Newsday is reporting that the Mets will not go after K-Rod (a.k.a. Francisco Rodriguez) in the offseason,... but instead look at more "creative ways" to fill their need for a closer. Sure. Why would you want to sign the most reliable bullpen arm in ... (more) Stupidest Statement of the Year

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fantasybaseballgenerals.com - 9/17/2008
Randolph and Yost Firings Were Cruel But Necessary
— fantasybaseballgenerals.com — Odd timed managerial firings are the new market inefficiency! Read on to see why the Mets and... Brewers made the right move, even if they both came across as a PR nightmare. (more) Randolph and Yost Firings Were Cruel But Necessary

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Chris Chambliss thought Willie had slipped, not slid
weblogs.newsday.com - 9/22/2008
Chris Chambliss thought Willie had slipped, not slid
— weblogs.newsday.com — I was chatting with Chris Chambliss this morning, because we often like to catch up after big... baseball moments, see how each other's families are doing and so forth. Well, OK, it also had something to do with him being a paid spokesman for a new ... (more) Chris Chambliss thought Willie had slipped, not slid

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Tale of the Tape: Wall Street Vs. New York Mets
sportsillustrated.cnn.com - 9/26/2008
Tale of the Tape: Wall Street Vs. New York Mets
— sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Read full story for latest details. (more) Tale of the Tape: Wall Street Vs. New York Mets

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Wrong place, wrong time for Schoeneweis
newyorkmetsdaily.com - 9/29/2008
Wrong place, wrong time for Schoeneweis
— newyorkmetsdaily.com — All indications are that Jerry Manuel will have the interim removed from his title and become the... next manager of the Mets. I am ambivalent about this move. There’s no denying that the club played better under Manuel than they did under Willie Randolph but if that was the only criteria for being ... (more) Wrong place, wrong time for Schoeneweis

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