Overnight, the Mets ended up firing manager Willie Randolph for failing to get the most out of a team many thought would dominate the National League. I've always been fond of Willie, in large part due to his ubiquitous presence as a Yankees coach during their golden years nearly a decade ago. He was doing well as the manager until upper management decided to play head games with him and the team. I tend to agree with Buster Olney that Omar Minaya and the rest of the Mets' honchos (starting first and foremost with the useless owner of the team, Fred Wilpon) are to blame for this mess. Having the sword hang over his head for most of the season wasn't fair to Willie or the team.
But it's not much of a surprise that the Mets managed to bungle the situation. They are, after all, the Mets.
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