The Mets need to bring Davey Johnson back into the organization. He’s a proven winner and skippered those great ‘80s teams, including the 1986 World Series champions of course. The knowledge and experience he offers as a teacher, talent evaluator, and manager is something the franchise needs as it moves forward.I would even go so far as to say that they should consider him as a replacement for Terry Collins this offseason. Johnson led a young and inexperienced Nationals team to 98 victories last season. Although 70, he still wants to manage and what better place to finish his managing career than bringing it all back home to where his major league managing career began-Flushing.
Even if they don’t bring him in as manager-which would be a missed opportunity- they should find a place for him in the organization regardless. Installing him as manager for the next couple of seasons could also give the team a chance to see what they have in Wally Backman.
Bring Wally up as bench coach or put him at 1st base. Let both him and Tim Teufel learn from their old manager, Johnson could also evaluate which of the two would make a better field boss for 2016. Then again, he might revert back to their playing days and suggest platooning them as the best option. All joking aside, for the reasons listed above, this is a move the Mets should really consider making this offseason.
Anytime a future-Hall of Fame caliber manager becomes available, especially one so memorably tied to a franchise’s past, you should go out and grab him.
4 comments:
I'd sooner see them lure Tony LaRussa and Dave Duncan out of retirement. LaRussa has ties to Oakland and Sandy Alderson. He ranks third all time in major league victories only behind legends Connie Mack and John McGraw. That's the type of winning combination needed here.
If they cant get Scioscia I hope Davey would be next on the list
As far as i'm concerned the Mets have not had a truly great manager since Davey left...
I'd love to see him come back
But barring that, there should be a couple talented guys out there I hope they choose from. Collins just isn't going to cut it.
Like it or not, T.C. is your manager for 2014. It's not as if he doesn't deserve it. He has the enthusiastic support of his players, and they play hard for him. Hustle is their middle namem in no small part due to his motivation.
The idea of finding Davey a spot in the organization is a good one. Maybe Terry's old job, minor league player development.
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