@South Side Hit Men I agree, it’s funny. Bringing back Ozzie would be a terrible hire and plus that he burned a bridge within the organization. He is fine where he is at right now on the postgame show. This is more of him selling himself for the job on the radio but it’s not going to happen.
We need someone who has a combination of attributes. Someone who is likeable, but also will not be afraid to be hard on the players if mistakes happen. Someone that will be accountable and will hold the players accountable. A good communicator. Someone with experience managing a winning ball club. Someone who is a forward thinker and that will listen to analytics. Can anyone name someone with those traits?
I think it’s going to come down to either Bochy or Beltran. Even though Steve Stone’s comment eliminates Beltran, technically he was the manager for the Mets for a couple days until he was fired. He didn’t actually manage the team on the field but I think they may consider him.
It would be hilarious if JR is sitting next to RH at the press conference and the media asks him questions but he just has a grin on his face or gives them a blank stare and doesn’t say anything.
Why are they making us wait until 4pm for the press conference to announce the retirement? We already know it’s over because it’s all over the media so why prolong it.