The New York Mets have started Spring Training with an abundance of confidence. So much so, that many have almost forgotten about last year’s spectacular collapse.
I can assure you that one person that has not forgotten last season—Willie Randolph.
The Mets are understandably surrounded with excitement and high expectations; no one more so than Randolph.
In the world of New York sports, managers and players alike have an unbelievably small window to perform with a very short lease. We have all seen another New York manager essentially get fired for not winning a World Series, despite an unprecedented 12-year streak of playoff appearances.
With a $140-$150 million dollar payroll, the acquisition of Johan Santana and his $137 million contract, and a new stadium on the way, Randolph is under intense pressure to, at the very least, make the playoffs this year.
Many people were calling for Randolph’s dismissal after last year’s collapse. If Randolph does not, at the very least, take the Mets to the playoffs this year, I would venture to say that he will fall victim to the ruthless world of New York sports.
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