Video: About Last Night, with Burkhardt
In a recent appearance on 
this morning, Kevin Burkhardt had the following to say about the time line of last night’s events:
“After the game, everything was normal, Willie did his post-game presser like normal, the clubhouse was normal, and every one walked out like it was a normal day. So, we all kind of figured another day went and the Mets are playing well, they’ve played some spirited games, and maybe Willie is buying some time here.
“Turns out, two hours later, around 12:15 am PDT, Omar Minaya was in town, he did not go to the game, he was the hotel, and it turns out he was simply waiting back at the hotel like the Grim Reaper to give Willie the news. And when the guys got back he summoned them to a meeting in his room and told Willie Randolph, Rick Peterson and Tom Nieto that they were no longer employed by the New York Mets.”
According to Burkhardt, citing ‘some one who knew the details,’ the organization knew that this was going to happen on Monday morning, ‘but Willie and the coaching staff had no idea.’
By the way, will go live at 1 pm EDT today with coverage labeled, “The Mets in Transition,” featuring all sorts of guests, which will air up until the team’s press conference at 5 pm EDT.
To watch Burkhardt’s entire segment on SNY, click play below:
