Breaking News - Carlos Beltran steps down as Mets Manager
It was pretty much a predetermined move that Carlos Beltran was not going to flourish in a post-playing career given his association with the Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal. There were 25 players on that team yet MLB only included one name in its report. Since the Player's Union sheltered the league from doing anything to him, it was the league's way of ensuring whomever linked up with Beltran would suffer the consequences. The Mets, in their short-sighted maneuver in signing the inexperienced Beltran to replace the inexperienced Mickey Callaway, pretty much dug their own public relations grave. The interest now turns to who will be the on-field and in-uniform manager taking queues from the front office. Popular names have included Eduardo Perez, Tim Bogar, Luis Rojas and Terry Collins. Many feel the latter is a good interim candidate to last until Steve Cohen and his wallet come to town.
Brodie Van Wagenen's statement, “We met with Carlos last night and again this morning and agreed to mutually part ways. This was not an easy decision. Considering the circumstances, it became clear to all parties that it was not in anyone’s best interest for Carlos to move forward as Manager of the New York Mets. We believe that Carlos was honest and forthcoming with us. We are confident that this will not be the final chapter in his baseball career. We remain excited about the talent on this team and are committed to reaching our goals of winning now and in the future.”
Beltran's reply:
5 comments:
First Piazza Day... then this.
Hellava Mets day.
it took a few years but Carlos was Caught Stealing.
In 2006, he was Caught Looking.
I wonder if in 2020, the Mets will be Caught Short?
I had said a few times earlier in the week that I thought Mr. B would be shown the door, but doubted the Mets had the impetus to do what made sense. They proved me wrong.
Reports suggest the Mets never explored the topic with Beltran in depth. If this is true - and it's possible that BVW and Jeffy are just covering Carlos's tracks - then it is yet another example of front-office incompetence. How on earth can you hire a manager, knowing that he played for a team being investigated by MLB for sign stealing, and not think to factor his response to the question into your decision making process?
Another dark day in Met history. We are due for better times. Then again, generations of Cub fans said the same thing. Ugh.
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