Vote: Jerry Manuel Confidence Rating
As noted in an earlier post, Jerry Manuel had the following to say to reporters after last night’s game:
“We might have some tough decisions to make…We can’t continue play good, don’t play good, and not find a consistent formula…It could mean some tough decisions…Could be lineup changes, could be rotation changes, could be all types of changes. We have to do what we have to do to get this team on track. We have such great fans, and they’re just waiting, they’re waiting, they’re waiting, they’re waiting, they’re waiting for us to do well, just hoping we do well and we’re not giving them anything – and that’s not fair to them.”
To watch all of Manuel’s post-game remarks from last night, courtesy of SNY, click here.
According to Manuel, he and Omar Minaya have not yet talked about potential trade acquisitions, however he says they soon will, ‘No doubt about that.’
…that said, from what i can gather, manuel has met individually, and as a staff, with his coaches and different team executives following each of the last two games…
…also, from what i understand, manuel and Howard Johnson have been talking about different ways, such as switching up batting practice, changing the lineup, using different drills, practicing situational hitting, etc., that can help improve the team’s offense…
…of course, better players would help, too…i mean, last night the Mets were hitless in nine at bats with runners in scoring position, but also had Trot Nixon, Endy Chavez and Fernando Tatis in the starting lineup, while Jose Reyes was the only player in the starting lineup under the age of 30…
…much like was the case under Willie Randolph, this roster – and specifically the starting lineup – is a mess…
That said, it’s not too early to ask:
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