31
2010
Bobby V Could Be Next Mets Manager?
An article by Hojo's Mojo
Matt Cerrone of MetsBlog has posted that Peter Gammons told WFAN that he believes Bobby Valentine will be the next manager of the Mets.
“I think there are two things: 1) He has a history and a good working relationship with Omar Minaya and 2) he is one guy that, though Jeff Wilpon will not always like what he hears from Bobby, I think they can have a relationship where Bobby could say to Jeff, ‘No, we’re not doing this, that’s the wrong thing,’ and in the end they’ll win out together, because they have a mutual respect. I just think now is the right time to bring Bobby back.”
Obviously Gammons is just speculating, but going back to last season much of his speculation regarding the Mets has been way, way off.
He had the Mets pegged as frontrunners for John Lackey, then Joel Pineiro, and also said Jason Bay would play for Beirut before he’d ever agree to play for the Mets.
That said, the subject of Bobby Valentine returning to the Mets is worthy of debate. I would be thrilled to see him take the reins of this team again.
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Awesome! I hear he runs great clubhouse poker games.
Exactly. Those that think he will make an improvment here, on the team and/or clubhouse have VERY short memories and selective memories.
He was not nearly as good as your memories are telling you folks….
Past mistakes……..
I hope this is true because this clubhouse needs to get its rear end kick hard.
While Gammons is typically off (sometimes WAAAAY off) about the Mets, this one may actually have some “legs” to it, as they say. There is the possibility that Bobby actually WANTS to manage the Mets again. He was strongly considered the front runner for the Marlins until HE (Bobby V) took his name out of consideration. He probably didn’t want the Baltimore gig, and has already said he’s not interested in Seattle. It’s all speculation of course, but could he be simply waiting for the Mets job to open up? Of course the Cubs, and possibly the Dodgers, will have openings as well so maybe he’s hoping to get offered one of those jobs. Who knows. One things for sure, Valentine may be a very sought after name for teams looking for a new manager this winter. Maybe the Mets could trade Oliver Perez to ESPN, like NOW, for Bobby V. !
I hope you’re right. You really brought up some excellent points.
Bobby Valentine has been my choice for Mets Manager ever since we all started making choices this summer.
Lots of plusses – has been in the Wilpon Organization before and knows what goes on.
Is really very baseball savvy and a smart guy, too. Lives locally and understands New York baseball. Father-in-law is Ralph Branca a well known baseball hero.
I love Bobby V but I can’t help feeling this would be a step backwards. Reunions rarely work out.
Why not?
BV is older and more experienced with his job in Japan.
Wilpons are more experienced with Madoff. They know they can’t just pour money at the problem.
They need smarts of the manager.
And Omar and BV go back long time, so BV will have GM as a partner not a back stabbing weasel.
And another plus is BV knows Asian players, so he will be the super Asian scout and recruiter.
To the Wilpon’s:
Bobby is the right man for the job.
Please, please, please!!!! Bring Bobby back!!!
They’ve just recently freed up his favorite number with the release of Cora.
Hhmmmm
This is the guy I would love to have back as manager and plan b is Wally B. Trading Frenchy hurts only if we do not have a manager who is a leader and Bobby V. is.
The article states that Peter Gammons “told the WFAN” Gammons appears weekly on Mike Francesca’s afternoon show. So silly. Is this Booby V. business taken from one of these 15 minute appearances? What else did Gammons say? According to the Mayan calendar in 2012 Fenway Park may implode? Bobby V. would be a nice change of pace but lets hold off… Manuel is going to manage the Mets to start the year in 2011.
It ain’t happening. Bobby V has as much a chance to manage the Mets as Joe Girardi has to manage the Cubs. Jeffy Tampon will not hire a manager unless they kiss his pinky ring daily. And BV is just not going to kiss that fagot’s gluteus maximus.
U are right about Jeffye wanting his ring kissed.What ya don’t know is Jeffye keeps his ring in his back pocket!
BTW, did Gammons also say that Bobby Bonilla is coming back to play as the Mets RF as well?
Yes Bobby V. was discussed on FAN today by one Peter Gammons. Sir Peter said the Met team should look the same next year it seems they have no monies!SHOCK!He said perhaps Bobby V. would take less monies to manage here.Is V. better than Manuel? Yes so is my dog!People forget that BV was run out of town last time! People forget BV talked about Hundley being a drunk,about possible gay players on the team & blah blah blah….Ya want drama Met fans ya got it with Bobby(sarah heartburn)Valentine.Ya want a change don’t talk about staying away from Citi …stay away!Ya still are showing up to the tune of 30000 per game!More of the same comin!!!!
Geez guys, have some hope for having Bobby V.come back. If he is not the guy than Wally B. should be.
Royhobbs,
Bobby Bonilla should come back and work for the Mets! Did you know that Bobby Bonilla is still on the Mets payroll? The Mets still oew Bonnilla millions.
I would like to see Bobby back, but this team is in such bad shape and with so many needs that I don’t know how much he could help.
And, this speculation is assuming that Omar will be back. The same Omar who created the mess we are no in.
Make a clean sweep – bring in Davey Johnson as general manager and BV as manager and let next season begin!
I don’t think they will get along. Good idea though…
At least we know Omar and BV get along.
Well davey didn’t really get along with Frank Cashen and made it to the world series and BV didn’t get along with Phillips and made it to the world series.
I think it would be refreshing to have a general manager and manager who both have egos. It would be interesting when they did meet – they both would be confident that they are the smartest man in the room.
OK. You may be right.
I like them both. If Omar is not staying, that marriage could be my choice also.
Were there arguments between them, I can picture Davey shouting down BV by asking’ who won the WS?’
The Mets have a better chance at bringing Casey Stengel back as manager next year. Do we really think the Wilpons are going to spend 5 million a year on a non-player?
If the Metsie bring back Casey its because Freddye Wilpon wants someone around thats makes his skin look plyable!Casey looks better DEAD THAN(Freddyes cousin) KATZ LOOKS ALIVE!!!!LOL
baby al, welcome back. I was going to comment on your tough but reasonable approach to ‘most matters Wilpon’. Now that I’ve read your words, I guess I’ll have to wait a while.
Be careful baby al, you don’t know for sure where the rhetoric ends and the long time allegiances meet the words. For all we know, which is obviously not much, Uncle Bernie and Freddie may still be bosom buddies — each on his own side of the big bars. Improbable as it may be, it still may be. Law suits are what some friends take for granted, like exchanging birthday cards.
So just remember the words of the kindest heart in the Big Apple: “F— my victims. I carried them for 20 years.” Could Uncle Bernie have been mouthing the words Freddie would like to say to his Mets fans but can’t until he’s sold out his ballpark for next season? If so, Freddy needs to remember what the Uncle Man said next, “… and now I’m doing 150 years.”
After checking the gate for the last homestand I had pretty much given up on my fellow Met fans!After all majority rules!If Freddye Wilpon can draw 30000 per game average when his team is playing like dead doggs whats the point…he won.Freddye W is my daddy(to quote Pedro).Why wouldn’t Freddye & his son Fredo(I mean Jeffye)say F_____ my victims!Uncle Bernie taught the Wilpons well.The Wilpons realize a sucker is born every minute(another Madoff credo).Problem is, thanks to fans who blindly support the Wilpon Mob by showing up for games, we are the suckers!
to back rex ryan already has a job, he would be a great fit for this team
Being successful usually means having the courage, the perseverance, as well as will to become the individual you believe you were supposed to be
Bobby Valentine would be great as the Mets manager.
I respectfully disagree.
BP 73 I agree with u my friend people forget Bobby da V was chased of of here last time!Plus he costs something the Wilpon Mob wants to keep amongst themselves…. M O N I E S !
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