But, again, considering the flaccid personality of these Mets, a guy like the fiery Backman is MY choice — hands down.

2. Interesting Joe: Thanks for writing this piece. Obviously the mill is hyped. Metsblog is buzzing and the feeding frenzy is in full effect. I am NOT in Willie’s corner (obviously) but I agree with what Isuzu and SK said in that ATL looked as focused and ready (with some umping help) as ever in this series. But I think this SWEEP will return to bite them later.

3. IF willie is fired, I agree that the names above will be considered. You do not include Wally Backman though. Is he ever going to be considered again? He was before. Is his exile from the MLB permanent? Would this be a good time to ressuect him from the heap having the same pedigree as the Tim Teufels, Keith Hernandez and Lee mazili’s but with managerial experience?

The person I blame for letting this get out is Francesa. If indeed the question and answer were part of a private conversation, Fat Mike has no right to blurt out that info to millions of people over the radio w/o getting permission from Keith first. And think about it, this is exactly what Francesa wants - Mets dissension. Anything to fan the flames away from the Yankee debacle of 2008. He knows the Keith comments are going to stir up another media frenzy that will make the Mets look bad and keep them in the 3-ring media circus even longer. It’s a calculated and dubious act on Francesa’s part, and one that is sure to be followed by countless others of the media who want nothing more but to see the Mets lose while singing the graces of the “beloved” Yankees.

And, in my opinion, I think Keith would make for a terrible manager.