Amazin' Moments #87

Lots of changes to talk about on this podcast. We welcomed our second daughter into the world right around the time that Willie Randolph was being fired in California. I’ll give my thoughts on the firing of Willie Randolph and what it might mean for the Mets. I also talk about the measures Omar Minaya may need to take if the Mets don’t substantially improve over the next four weeks. Greg from Connecticut calls in and expresses the frustration that many Mets fans have been feeling.

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Lots of turmoil this week in the world of the Mets. So where the heck have I been. Well, lets just say that I now have two reasons to remember the early morning hours of June 17, 2008. First, Willie Randolph got fired. More on that from me soon enough.

Second, my second daughter was born. She came into the world at about 2:30 AM on Tuesday morning. I was oblivious to the Willie Randolph news till almost noon on Tuesday when a close friend who happens to be a Yankee fan called to bust my chops. Wow, what a surprise! How the heck could they fire Willie in the middle of the night and after a win?

What the heck is going on here? This New York Mets team can't seem to keep any momentum going. It really is a shame. And this thing with Willie Randolph is really ridiculous.

For those not in the know, Willie made some comments that were published in the Bergen Record yesterday. Willie is a bit angry at the fans and SNY for not giving him more love. His comments reached a crescendo when he made the following statement about the way SNY shoots Willie when he's in the dugout.

"Is it racial?" Randolph asked. "Huh? It smells a little bit."

The Mets roster is in crazy flux due to injuries. Take a look at the player ratings page and see what I mean.

Vargas down. Williams activated. Gomez to DL. Perez to DL. Newhan called up. Crazy and scary.

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/team?categoryId=71607&CMP=OTC-K9B140813162&...

"Duaner Sanchez - #50 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 210lbs
News: Rehabbing reliever Duaner Sanchez was sent home Thursday for repeatedly showing up late for his workouts.

Willie talking about the Mets pitching after a 2-1 spring training loss to the Indians.

Willie Randolph speaks on the state of the Mets as pitchers and catchers report to camp for spring training 2007.

Michael Kay interviews Willie Randolph and Omar Minaya on a podcast from 1/25 and they speak about the signing of Willie Randolph. Just the day before the signing Kay said that the Mets had offered Willie less than $1 million per year. He was off from that prediction by just a couple of dollars.

Michael Kay was ranting about the Mets non-offer to Willie Randolph just a day before Willie's nice contract was announced.

This is very good news! Congratulations to Willie and The Mets.

Randolph given $5.65 million, 3-year deal by Mets - Willie Randolph was somewhat uncomfortable when he talked about his role in turning around the New York Mets. The manager's boss didn't mince words.