tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20149989.post6848565694889708541..comments2024-01-10T16:29:30.043-05:00Comments on Fonzie Forever: Ownership v. Management and the #averagejobJames Esattohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13823705871077609158noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20149989.post-66694266933854461122010-08-10T08:05:25.373-04:002010-08-10T08:05:25.373-04:00By Tommy2cat
Will -
I agree with the thrust of ...By Tommy2cat<br /><br />Will - <br /><br />I agree with the thrust of your article, that the Mets are constituted of a coterie of marquee players supported by a substandard group.<br /><br />However, many analysts look past Omar's dismantling of one of the team's primary strengths, the bullpen, when assessing the reasons why the team fell flat in 2008-09. In my view, clearly these moves were controlled by Omar.<br /><br />In 2009, injuries plagued the ballclub to an extent never anticipated; however, an aging roster, reliance on retreads and a depleted farm system are prescriptions for disaster. These two factors were under Omar's control.<br /><br />In 2010, I can't help but hold the current coaching staff responsible for the team's substandard play, especially on the road. Whoever is instructing Jason Bay and David Wright to stand light years away from home plate should be fired without a second thought. And if we're among the perennial league leaders in walks, then the pitching coach also should take a walk.<br /><br />When assessing Omar, think about whether trading Cliff Lee, Brandon Phillips and Grady Sizemore for Bartolo Colon was a good idea. Then ask whether you would want that guy running your ballclub.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com