We didn’t need more proof of how bad the Wilpons are when it comes to running a Major League Baseball team. The organization’s recent search for a general manager reiterated that point for the umpteenth time, though. All signs are pointing to current (and soon-to-be former) agent Brodie Van Wagenen taking the place of Sandy Alderson. However, let’s not forget all the weird (and...
Yahoo Sports’ Jeff Passan is reporting that CAA Agent and Co-Head of their Baseball Representation Division Brodie Van Wagenen is the significant favorite for the Mets’ general manager job. Passan also said the the job is Van Wagenen’s, if he wants it. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com is reporting that Van Wagenen is expected to take the Mets front office job, though the team is likely...
After the shocking news reported by Fancred Sports’ Jon Heyman that longtime Brewers and Rangers executive Doug Melvin is out of the running for the Mets’ vacant GM position, the team has now put themselves in position to select between agent Brodie Van Wagenen and Rays executive Chaim Bloom. Who should be chosen between the two? The strongest case lies with Chaim Bloom. Bloom,...
The New York Mets third and final candidate to be their next general manager, Chaim Bloom, released the following statement on Thursday afternoon, “We had a productive meeting yesterday. There was a lot of baseball conversation and I enjoyed the time we spent together.” Bloom, currently the Tampa Bay Rays’ senior vice president of baseball operations, didn’t participate...
The New York Mets are likely just a few steps away from hiring their next general manager or head of baseball operations. All that remains is a decision via Fred and Jeff Wilpon as to whom that person will be. Most will agree, making a hire of this magnitude is a tall task for any organization. Making the right choice amid a storm of disarray and frustration emanating from the fanbase only...
The upcoming week is a huge one for the Mets as they decide who will be their next General Manager. Hear my thoughts on why the media is off base on the old school vs. analytics storyline with this search. Rich Coutinho of 98.7 ESPN believes Doug Melvin will be the choice and tells us why. I also get an update from Arizona as former scout Bernie Pleskoff calls in to tell me why he believes Peter...
As the Mets GM search continues on, Doug Melvin, who remains a favorite in the running, spoke to Jon Heyman of Fancred about his thoughts on analytics in baseball. Melvin, 66, has a scouting background, which makes his willingness to incorporate analytics as a GM a very legitimate question. Nonetheless, he actually exhibited a strong understanding of the fact that the game largely requires him...
According to Andy Martino of SNY, the Mets have narrowed their general managerial search down to five names: Doug Melvin, Kim Ng, Chaim Bloom, Casey Close, Brodie Van Wagenen. The first three are well-known names at this point, but the former two are more unknown candidates, and are being said to have a real shot. So let’s go through a quick rundown on the remaining five candidates to be...
As per Mike Puma of the New York Post, the New York Mets have begun to whittle down their list for potential general managers. With the offseason rapidly approaching, it appears the Mets have kick-started the process a bit. First, Puma reported that the “Mets consider Dave Littlefield a ‘fringe’ candidate at this point”, though wouldn’t confirm whether he was...
Mike Puma of the New York Post reports that the Mets have scheduled an interview with Doug Melvin. Melvin, 66, has been a GM for two different organizations in his career (the Texas Rangers and more recently the Milwaukee Brewers). His tenure with the Rangers lasted eight years starting in 1994 and ending in 2001 before he became the Brewers’ GM in 2002, which he remained in that capacity...
