WFAN’s Mike and The Mad Dog lambaste Omar Minaya over the firing of Willie Randolph. They do a good job in this interview of asking the tough questions that a lot of people had about this situation.
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Video: Mets Players On Willie Randolph
The Mets “core” players talk about the decision to fire Willie. Carlos Beltran, Jose Reyes, and David Wright do the talking. Beltran is particularly insightful about the players causing Willie to lose his job.
Video: June 17 Post Game- Reyes and Santana
Jose Reyes and Johan Santana talk to the media after the 6-1 loss to the Angels. Reyes addresses his childish outburst on the field. Santana talks about life after Willie Randolph and Jerry Manuel.
Video: BBTN On Jerry Manuel
The ESPN Baseball Tonight crew talks about the possible changes that we’ll see with Jerry Manuel and the new coaches.
Video: Olney On Mets Poisonous Atmosphere
ESPN baseball analyst Buster Olney talks about the disorganization within the Mets front office. Specifically, he talks about the well publicized problems with Assistant GM Tony Bernazard and Willie Randolph, the media leaks, and the lack of a chain of command. He also talks about the type of personality that Jerry Manuel brings to the manager’s position for the Mets.
Video: Omar Minaya on Firing Willie Randolph
Mets GM Omar Minaya talks about the reasons why he fired manager Willie Randolph and hired Jerry Manuel as the interim manager.
Video: Willie Randolph Leaving Team Hotel
ESPN video of Willie Randolph leaving the Westin hotel in Costa Mesa, CA this morning after being fired by the Mets. He briefly spoke to a huge number of reporters in the lobby waiting for him to leave.