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John Franco and the Mob

John Franco was once a pretty good, if inconsistent, closer, but for about the last five years Mets fans have been wondering why the Wilpons have kept Franco around, overpaying a largely ineffective middle reliever.

Today's New York Sun may have the answer, reporting that Franco has had ties to Mafia leaders. According to the Sun, Franco may be called to testify in the racketeering and murder trial of a mob gangster. Perhaps the Wilpons were afraid of the consequences of cutting Johnny loose.

In other Mets news, the team interviewed Jim Riggleman for its vacant managerial position yesterday. Over eight season with the Padres and Cubs, Riggleman compiled an unimpressive 486-598 record. Of course, prior to joining the Yankees, Joe Torre lost more than 1000 games managing the Mets, Braves and Cardinals, and Torre's 1996 hiring to replace Buck Showalter was ridiculed in the print media and on WFAN. Still, the Mets are all over the place in their search for a manager, and appear to have no idea what they are seeking.
posted on 10/28/2004