The media’s fixation on Craig Counsell (who’s never managed a team to a World Series) amidst the search for a new manager is nothing short of baffling. While Mets fans eagerly anticipates new leadership, pundits seem stuck on Counsell and Counsell only. No mention of Ron Washington (2 WS appearances) or Wally Backman (who’s more than paid his dues managing in the minors for years) or Robin Ventura (an ex-Met and ex-Yankee with managing experience). This obsession with Counsell distracts from the genuine talent pool waiting to be explored as well as a team whose decision should be based on merit, not hype. In other words, while Counsell may be the best thing since sliced bread, stop trying to force him down our collective throats and highlight the rest of talent that’s out there who deserve a shot at becoming the new Mets manager just as much as Counsell does.
Media Is Obsessed with Mets Hiring Craig Counsell as New Manager
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