On Monday I write a column for Flushing University which usually becomes a philosophical exercise for me. With the season in ruins, and not much to root for (I’m not putting Thole in the Hall of Fame just yet) I often find myself writing about the past. This week I decided to look to the future and ponder what I would do with this franchise if it were mine.1. Hire a new General Manager. Omar may have been the victim of bad luck, but he’s also been at the helm while an entire farm system went barren. I’d find out about Billy Beane (I’m a blogger not actually an owner so maybe there’s tampering or his miniority interest in the A’s that would get in the way). I’d get some baseball people in here – between my fellow owners and media insiders I bet I’d get some good suggestions. Then realizing I’m a blogger not an actual baseball expert I would go back to my luxury booth and stay out of the way. Hire good people and let them do their thing….after I make one more suggestion:2. Hey new GM, I think we should take a look at Bobby Valentine. As a blogger I know that Bobby’s team are prone to slow starts and second place finishes – but the Wilpon Regime has left our fanbase so distressed that I don’t think we can market Jerry Manuel & Everyone’s Back. Bobby will keep the media busy and keep dopey bloggers from complaining about plexiglass. He might even squeeze a few wins out of our lemons. However you’re the GM, so it’s your call.3. We’re going to write some checks. My ownership group notices that the Yankees (also with their own network and new stadium) don’t seem too stressed about a $200 million payroll. You have to spend money to make money, so if Mr. New GM and Bobby V want someone – just go get em. I demand a ring within three years so here’s some cash, but you two better win or you’re out too.4. Hire Howie Rose Consultants. Since I’m an owner now, I need someone to look out for the fans and history. With myself unavailable, I will turn to Howie Rose. While we’re on the subject please donate all the black uniforms and caps to charity.5. I will offer to go on WFAN every week and take calls. I’ll even swing by SNY during rain delays. The buck stops here, not at Billy’s desk and not with Bobby. 6. Will somebody please go hang some banners of former Mets players around the stadium?! I’m going to lunch and when I get back you guys better have ordered 100 new banners, and I want them installed by the first of the month.7. Speaking of banners – you over there, go schedule banner day for August. Work on Old Timer’s Day while you’re at it. Ask Hernandez if he’d like us to retire 17 while you’re talking to him.8. Call some other teams and ask how they got these statues of former players built. I want of Mr. Seaver in front of the rotunda.Oh, and please tell Dave Howard I’d like to see him in my office. I have some photos of the views from left field I’d like to review with him.
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