Ruben Gotay Back On the Radar
Anyone remember Ruben Gotay?
He was in the midst of being the Mets’ version of Robinson Cano a few years back, but was curiously hated repressed by then-manager Willie Randolph (and undervalued by Marty Noble). Willie valued defense at second base, but was generous enough to give the iron-gloved Gotay a start whenever Halley’s Comet appeared.
Though the switch-hitting second baseman hit .295 in limited duty in 2007, he didn’t Read more
Keith: Latin Players Reason for Willie Randolph’s Firing
In case you missed it, Keith Hernandez was a guest on the Leonard Lopate Show yesterday afternoon, talking baseball and promoting a book he wrote with Matt Silverman called Shea Good Bye: The Untold Inside Story of the Historic 2008 Season
The entire interview was enjoyable, and I recommend you give it a listen, as Keith spoke honestly on a variety of subjects. Two of them, specifically, caught my attention … Read more
Link Roundup
Anthony Rieber of Newsday alerts Carlos Beltran to the fact that his dad’s senior softball league does not allow sliding, but the National League does.
Andrew Vazzano of TheRopolitans regurgitates a quick Q&A on Ken Takahashi he did with BaseballDigest.com’s Japanese specialist Patrick Newman. Guess what? Takahashi was NOT particularly strong against LH hitters. Swell.
Wallace Matthews tells the tale of the two players known as Ryan Church.
Former Mets batboy Matt Tracy indicts Omar Minaya for the Mets’ struggles this year. He also exposes Jerry Manuel’s ignorance of opposing players, and still doesn’t see the logic of firing Willie Randolph (join the club).
Willie Randolph Joins Brewers
Former Mets manager Willie Randolph finally made it to Milwaukee, as new Brewers skipper Ken Macha named Randolph his bench coach.
As much as Mr. Willie was criticized here during his tenure, it was a love/hate relationship. Randolph is greatly respected and beloved by yours truly and I wish him the absolute best in his new position.
Just stay away from the bullpen, will ya, Willie?
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