The Blame-Finger Must Point Two-Ways: Randolph and Schoeneweis

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I can honestly care less about Reyes’ “tap-dancing,” which did not cause for him to score the run – he would’ve scored the run if he had both feet on second-base waiting for Wright’s hit. Reyes is supposed to distract the pitcher, so it’s not something that surprises me.

The bigger picture is how they lost by walking 3-batters in 1-inning, with the last batter being the winning run. And it wasn’t just any kind of walk – the guy hit the batter for their winning run. Unacceptable.

The loss goes to Willie and Schoeneweis. Yes, Willie did not throw 4-straight balls after going-up 0-2 in the count to walk the first-batter. And Yes, Willie did not become walk-happy during the most important spot. Nevertheless, Willie did make the call for No-Show Schoeneweis to enter the game during the ninth-inning.

The Padres brought on their closer to pitch the ninth, so where was our ace closer – Wagner? Did Willie sit Wagner because he pitched a few-outs the game before? If so, than are you telling me that a pitcher of Wagner’s caliber – and a game of that importance – didn’t call for our best bullpen pitcher?

I’m slightly confused with Randolph’s mentality, so if someone can explain his thought process, than I’d be much appreciative.

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Although Willie is no longer the pitchers-mound walker to chat, remove and replace pitchers; I have to believe that with such talent floating around in the bullpen, in addition you have a pitching coach in Peterson who has a quality resume, with experiences handling top pitchers from his Oakland days thru the NY Mets days.

I really never thought that Randolph and Peterson was a good match. Their usual, “stay close to one another” in the dugout should’ve produced a better relationship, which would’ve transpired into Wins. The two of them did do one-thing; they both showed how although you put together highly qualified coaches and players – it’s absolutely never a guarantee for success. The talent could be unbelievable, however, if the chemistry and communicative ways are lacking, than you’ll have yourself a mediocre situation at best. Mediocrity did not – and should not – be acceptable if you’re part of the New York Mets organization.

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I can’t believe that I didn’t think about that Steve!! The good ole “Politics,” and how it seems to have some sort of influence on just about everything these days. It makes more sense now listening to the booth-boys, because I do not understand how they’ve yet to raise their voices to a tone that proves this team is bad. It’s as if they were all handed the precise same script, which can explain the robots within the organization.

I’d rather hear these guys express their true opinions, in addition to sharing all the reasons to why this ball club stinks – compared to how they consistently avoid the truth, while instead talking so highly about the other team and their players. I don’t get it.

[Steve]

Scott, I gotta' believe that the Wilpons may have sent out the word to
the announcing crew - "say nice things about Willie and play nice". I watched all four games of the San Diego series and there was NOTHING that I thought Willie could be applauded for. Not that he had many options.
Will someone tell me why we are carrying three catchers and a guy who was released by Milwaukee after hitting .133 at AAA??? (Abraham Nunez)
The lack of a bench really hurt us in those one run losses and that falls in
Omar's lap, not Willie's.

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Unbelievable. That’s the one-word that enters my mind the majority of the times these days. Unbelievable.

I would have to concur, Steve, and wonder at what point the day will come – if it will come at all – when Willie looks like a seasoned leader game-in and game-out. There may be spots here-and-there that show potential, yet, before we know it, we’re watching the same leader who just doesn’t look comfortable with his role.

My disappointment even spreads to the booth-boys; Hernandez, Darling, and Cohen. I’m a big fan of good ole Keith too, and I surely remember games when their announcing teamwork mixed with an emotional game, has led to the feeling of as if we were watching the Amazin’ Mets again. Nevertheless, I do recall Hernandez applauding Willie for his managerial moves in one of the 2-1 losses. And, I’m quite sure his reference was directed towards his pitching moves.

I love ya Keith, however, I definitely don’t have enough reason(s) to applaud Willie at this time.

[Steve]

This is one of my biggest beefs with Wilie. His in-game strategy is non existant because he is use to the AL game with the DH, and he has no
understanding of bullpen "roles". Schoenweis is a "situational" lefty.
He has excellent numbers against lefty batters and horrid numbers against
rightys. He was NOT the guy for that spot! I wish I knew just how far the Mets need to sink in the NL East before a change is made!