Yesterday while between soccer games I recall reading a good blog-piece about Terry Collins. I thought it was on Metsblog but I don’t see it now…anyway, what troubled me about Terry was a section of the piece that is similarly covered in the Daily News:
Collins, like Backman, is considered a strong-willed and fiery personality, but he hasn’t managed in the majors since 1999, when he resigned from his post in Anaheim after admitting to losing control of the Angels’ clubhouse. Former Mets first baseman Mo Vaughn reportedly led a mutiny of veteran players who complained about Collins to then-Angels GM Bill Bavasi.
The piece had a good breakdown of how the Angels did after Collins left, and was a little stronger about Collins losing the clubhouse.
I don’t know anything about Mr. Collins. I hope he wins both the lottery and the NYC Marathon today, but I think even a hint of losing a clubhouse is not what this franchise needs.
If anyone knows which I’m referring to and can’t find please email me shannon@metspolice.com thx!
I too have been accused of losing a clubhouse too…but it was a steak….I am not feeling this guy at all.blah