For the purposes of my little demonstration, former Mets GM Omar Minaya will be cast in the role of Pinky, while world-renowned genius Sandy Alderson assumes the role of The Brain.

Sandy Alderson – Last six seasons as a GM

New York Mets
2011 – 77-85

Oakland A’s
1997 – 65-97
1996 – 78-84
1995 – 67-77
1994 – 51-63
1993 – 68-94

Total 406 Wins and 500 Losses – 94 games UNDER .500.

Six losing seasons in six years.

No post season appearances.

Omar Minaya – Last six seasons as a GM

New York Mets
2005 – 83-79
2006 – 97-65
2007 – 88-74
2008 – 89-73
2009 – 70-92
2010 – 79-83

Total 506 Wins – 466 Losses – 40 games OVER .500.

Four winning seasons in six years. One post season appearance.

Do the math!

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