Edgy MD Site Manager Posted February 16, 2019 Posted February 16, 2019 https://thenypost.files.wordpress.com/2019/02/mickey-callaway.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=750&crop=1>There are a lot of roles for a manager: advancing a philosophy, setting policy, getting everybody rowing in the same direction, recognizing talent, coordinating good coaching, lifting up the broken players, taking down the arrogant ones, putting players in a position to succeed, making long-term lineup commitments, executing in-game strategy, acting as an accountable face and mouthpiece before and after games, etc. But the success or lack-thereof isn't equally apparent in all of these important areas, but reveals itself more in these last few. And by that measure, I, frankly ... didn't prosper.I mean, nobody denies that I appear to be a smart guy. A positive, forward-thinking and confident guy. But the proof is in the pudding. The proof is in the punch. And not a lot of folks went all that crazy for 2018 Mets pudding. 2018 Mets punch.I don't know if you're entitled to a mulligan in your first year. There's too much invested to give a guy an outright pass. But lets agree that freshmen get a little bit longer a leash. Well, I'm not a freshman any longer. Beyond that, the GM that hired me is gone. And the new guy has demonstrated no particular need to redeem his predecessor's decisions.I'm on my own this year. How's it gonna play out?
Edgy MD Site Manager Posted February 16, 2019 Author Posted February 16, 2019 https://thenypost.files.wordpress.com/2019/02/mickey-callaway.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=750&crop=1>There are a lot of roles for a manager: advancing a philosophy, setting policy, getting everybody rowing in the same direction, recognizing talent, coordinating good coaching, lifting up the broken players, taking down the arrogant ones, putting players in a position to succeed, making long-term lineup commitments, executing in-game strategy, acting as an accountable face and mouthpiece before and after games, etc. But the success or lack-thereof isn't equally apparent in all of these important areas, but reveals itself more in these last few. And by that measure, I, frankly ... didn't prosper.I mean, nobody denies that I appear to be a smart guy. A positive, forward-thinking and confident guy. But the proof is in the pudding. The proof is in the punch. And not a lot of folks went all that crazy for 2018 Mets pudding. 2018 Mets punch.I don't know if you're entitled to a mulligan in your first year. There's too much invested to give a guy an outright pass. But lets agree that freshmen get a little bit longer a leash. Well, I'm not a freshman any longer. Beyond that, the GM that hired me is gone. And the new guy has demonstrated no particularly need to redeem his predecessor's decisions.I'm on my own this year. How's it gonna play out?
Guest 41Forever Guests Posted February 16, 2019 Posted February 16, 2019 With a year under his belt and Jim Riggleman as a mentor, the deep end of the pool won't seem as scary. He'll have this season to prove himself and will do fine.
Edgy MD Site Manager Posted February 16, 2019 Author Posted February 16, 2019 That would be a pretty bold move with the Mets 12 games in front.
MFS62 Old-Timey Member Posted February 16, 2019 Posted February 16, 2019 =41Forever post_id=3008 time=1550332406 user_id=69]With a year under his belt and Jim Riggleman as a mentor, the deep end of the pool won't seem as scary. He'll have this season to prove himself and will do fine.
Johnny Lunchbucket Old-Timey Member Posted February 16, 2019 Posted February 16, 2019 Mick really disappointed me last season, but I'll give him a Mulligan. I would say he is vulnerable if things don't work out and things might not work out.
smg58 Old-Timey Member Posted February 16, 2019 Posted February 16, 2019 He's in a tough spot. He may be in a position where he'll get none of the credit if the Mets succeed and all of the blame if they don't. He managed like a rookie at times last year, but the Mets pitching staff (especially the rotation) ended the season in far better shape than it started. Hopefully that continues.
kcmets Old-Timey Member Posted February 28, 2019 Posted February 28, 2019 National League Manager of the Year in 2019
seawolf17 Old-Timey Member Posted February 28, 2019 Posted February 28, 2019 =kcmets post_id=3559 time=1551377120 user_id=53]National League Manager of the Year in 2019
Lefty Specialist Old-Timey Member Posted March 1, 2019 Posted March 1, 2019 His beard fills in a bit. Jim Riggleman reminds him there's no DH yet. Puts on a few pounds and resolves to take them off in the next off-season. Calls the homeowner's association to get rid of that pesky alligator in his backyard.Will rise and fall on the relative health and skill of his players.
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