Note: SI’s Heyman thinks Willie has the Year
In the latest edition of Sports Illustrated, Jon Heyman writes quite extensively about Willie Randolph, the Mets and whether the two can continue to co-exist.
Today, Heyman was a guest on WFAN and said:
“I still think he’ll keep his job…Management is annoyed…They told him and Omar it’s time to turn it around and turn it around quick. But, I still think he has this year to turn it around.”
…my sense, from a lot of people, from fans to people in media to people in baseball, is that, if the Mets lose tonight and end up being swept by the Braves, willie will be in serious, serious trouble…honestly, i have not talked to any one in the know since Monday, when most discussions centered on his comments, not his job security – so i have no idea where he stands…my hunch, though, is that he’ll get at least through Memorial Day…
…the Wilpons are very fair people, and i find it hard to believe they would lay down the law – as heyman reports – and not give willie and omar ample time to turn it around…to can someone just a week after saying, ‘turn it around,’ would be a bit impulsive…
