NFT: Mets Minors 5/17/2018-McNeil again

the Wilpons are the disease. Sandy should not have been extended because he's now had 3 bad offseasons in a row following the WS. I'm just not looking forward to Omar act 2 at all - and realistically I believe that's what the alternative to Sandy would be. Any sensible ownership would turn the page and conduct a competent search to find the best GM candidate possible. We know the Wilpons won't do that because they are the problem.

In comment 13966963 PhiPsi125 said:

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He didn�t. That season was a pout the flukiest season a team could have. The Mets were horrible for most of the season, then traded for Cespedes (a player he didn�t even want), then rode a historic August and floundering Nationals to win the pennant. Fluke. I understand that you can�t take it away from him, but I sure as hell don�t have to believe it�s some great feather in his cap either. Sure, had he actually built on that then we�d be having a different conversation...but that�s not the case. The ONLY thing Sandy had to do was burn it down and build it up. He failed in spectacular fashion. The Madoff mess did not interfere with a rebuild. Sandy was forced on the Mets. Not really sure why he earned the extension but I really hope nobody is expecting a competitive team. We�ve got about another 8 years before we get that one shot in that one year.

I'm not leaning on the 2015 WS team any more than anyone who prefers Omar leans on the 06 team. Both GM's only won 1 division before the wheels came off. Neither one can point to a good track record. The difference IMO is Omar always had a highly competitive budget to work with whereas Sandy did not. I give him credit for the limited successes he had in tough circumstances.

are actually worse.

In comment 13966979 Eric on Li said:

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I'm not leaning on the 2015 WS team any more than anyone who prefers Omar leans on the 06 team. Both GM's only won 1 division before the wheels came off. Neither one can point to a good track record. The difference IMO is Omar always had a highly competitive budget to work with whereas Sandy did not. I give him credit for the limited successes he had in tough circumstances.

Omar at least had a couple of competitive seasons after 2006 that unfortunately ended with complete collapses. But at least you could enjoy the seasons past Memorial Day.

Yes, Omar had more of a budget to work with. But Sandy was brought here to rebuild. Budget doesn�t really factor into that. I�d give Sandy credit if he was actually able to rebuild the team. He did not and now we are talking about going through another rebuild shortly after just rebuilding the team lol. Couldn�t rebuild the team. His FA signings are a complete zero.

Neither GM were great. But I�d bet on Omar over Sandy 100 times out of 100.

answer, pretty goal by Point on the pass from Gourde after the give away from Kempny.

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In comment 13966968 Eric on Li said:

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the Wilpons are the disease. Sandy should not have been extended because he's now had 3 bad offseasons in a row following the WS. I'm just not looking forward to Omar act 2 at all - and realistically I believe that's what the alternative to Sandy would be. Any sensible ownership would turn the page and conduct a competent search to find the best GM candidate possible. We know the Wilpons won't do that because they are the problem.

This is completely true. Mets wind up with guys like Omar and Sandy because none of the top GM candidates want the Mets job because of the Wilpons

I think his OPS is now higher than Alonso's.

Of course, he has Alonso hitting behind him, so he is getting pitches to hit. Ole Pete was 1 for 3 with 2 BB

white hot, absolutely on fire.

today:

4 for 4, 1 HR, 4 RBI.

Crismatt had a decent start. Decent season so far.

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