Mets Manager
Art Howe is a good man, but the wrong manager for the Mets. The end of his tenure is a positive step for the team, though it is unfortunate that he alone is taking the fall for the foolish decisions of the front office and ownership.
Ideally, Bobby Valentine would be rehired. After the 2001 season, Valentine had worn out his welcome, but many of the players from that team are gone, and Bobby V would restore credibility to the Mets.
If, as is much more likely, the Mets decide to go with a cheaper alternative, Willie Randolph and John Stearns would be two of my top choices for the job.
posted on 9/15/2004
