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Recap: Omar Minaya on WFAN

This morning, Mets GM Omar Minaya appeared as a guest on WFAN’s Boomer and Carton Show, which you can listen to live, every morning, from 6 am to 10 am, on WFAN.com.
When asked about Manny Ramirez, Minaya told WFAN, ‘I think I’ve been pretty clear… This is the team we’re going with, I think we’ve made improvements [...]

News: Brewers Hire Willie

According to Jon Heyman at SI.com, the Brewers have hired Willie Randolph as their bench coach.
Randolph, as quoted by ESPN, said:
“I’m excited, looking forward to this next challenge and getting to work. I love teaching and I’m passionate about being in the game. Eventually, I do want to get back to managing. I didn’t really [...]

News: Brewers Pick Macha over Willie

The Brewers have chosen Ken Macha over Willie Randolph to manage the team.
Macha, the former A’s manager, inked a two-year deal.

News: Randolph Rejects Nats Offer

Newsday is reporting that Willie Randolph turned down an offer from the Washington Nationals to be either the third base or bench coach under Manny Acta.
Diamondbacks manager Bob Brenly, former A’s manager Ken Macha and Randolph are finalists for the open manager’s position in Milwaukee.
Update 10/27…
According to the Daily News, Willie Randolph said he hasn’t [...]

News: Brewers Interested in Willie

According to Adam Rubin at the Daily News, Willie Randolph is among the leading candidates for the Brewers managerial job.
Rubin writes:
“Milwaukee GM Doug Melvin, after informing interim manager Dale Sveum that he wouldn’t be retained, indicated he wanted to hire a skipper with managerial experience and a track record of success.”
The Mets owe Randolph $2.25 [...]

Buzz: Nats Inquired About Willie

The Sporting News notes that the Washington Nationals have expressed interest in former Mets Manager Willie Randolph joining Manny Acta’s coaching staff.
Randolph, as quoted by Sporting News:
“They’ve reached out to say, ‘we’re interested.’ This is just the early stages.”
…two former mets personnel on one bench, is art howe going to be the third base coach [...]

Buzz: Willie’s Job Prospects

In his most recent Midweek Insider column for Newsday, Ken Davidoff reports on the possible job prospects for former Mets Manager Willie Randolph.
According to Davidoff, Nationals General Manager Jim Bowden is interested in hiring Randolph as Manager Manny Acta’s bench coach or third-base coach.
In his report, Davidoff notes the Mets ‘regard Acta as a future [...]

Stat: A Tale Of Two Delgados

Since June 16, Carlos Delgado is hitting .284 with 17 HR, 52 RBI and a 1.003 OPS. Prior to June 16, Delgado hit .241 with 9 HR, 32 RBI and a .696 OPS.
Why is the June 16 date significant? It was the day after Willie Randolph was fired as the Mets manager.
Although the stats may [...]

Note: Willie goes Home

Willie Randolph, wearing a Yankees jersey and cap, was just introduced on field to the Yankee Stadium crowd prior to today’s Old Timer’s Game, and was received with a long, loud, standing ovation.
…in the span of a few seconds, i felt happy for him, angry, annoyed, sad, etc., all at once…
…that said, apparently, you can [...]

Note: Willie Attending All-Star Game

According to Brian Costello at the New York Post, Willie Randolph will be a guest of George Steinbrenner’s tonight at the All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium.
Costello writes:
“George never walked away from the friendship he had with Willie,” said Howard Rubenstein, Steinbrenner’s spokesman. “George has said he’s a terrific guy and he wanted him to be [...]