Read: Manuel Stays Loose
In an article for Newsday, David Lennon discusses how Jerry Manuel has remained loose despite the inevitable media buzz of the Mets repeating last year’s “collapse”.
Lennon writes:
“Manuel never has seemed happier. Maybe it’s because he could not have imagined himself in this situation when the season began. Even when Willie Randolph was fired, there’s no way Manuel expected such a drastic turnaround in guiding the Mets to a 51-32 record since he took over on June 17.”
“These days, for anyone involved with the Mets, it helps to have a sense of humor. But Manuel’s ease in the big chair has been consistent since he first settled behind the desk on that fateful trip to Anaheim.”
Lennon also points out that the Mets lead the majors in wins since July 1st, with 45.
…looking back, i feel so much better with manuel steering the ship than i did with willie at the helm…even after a victory, willie’s post-game interviews seemed stressful and defensive, while jerry’s are entertaining and honest, even in defeat…
…his optimistic perspective and humor is what i think will make the difference between last season and this one…
