So as you know from my last post, my knowledge about the situation is limited and constrained by time restrictions on the computer. Anyway, initially, when I found out that the Mets fired Willie I was upset. I was upset because I did support him, but I was more upset that they did it 3:15 AM eastern time. I understand they did what they had to do. I don't know how it went down (I would agree with it more if they started talking to him about it after the game and then through the conversation it happened).
More I am upset with the media. So it is a cowardly thing to do, to fire Willie after putting him on a plane to the west coast. I feel with the media, the Mets can never win. They wanted the Mets to fire Willie and then they got upset when he did. Another example is when the Mets got Santana. In December, the Mets had no shot because their farm system was apparently terrible. Then, their farm system is fantastic. It is so easy to get frustrated with the media, especially since it is New York and that is part of New York sports coverage.
Anyway, on to Jerry. It was known that the replacement would be Jerry Manuel, and its great that he is. He is familiar with the team, and the teams that the Mets play. He deserves a chance to manage. I hope that everything works out with him and the Mets this season.
The truth with the Mets this season is that they are a very unpredictable team. They play well. They play poor. It is going to take all season for the Mets to either make the playoffs or be eliminated. They should be in contention later in this season and lets just hope for the best.
Lets Go Mets.