It’s April so once again the Mets have a NEW CULTURE. Just like last year. But this year we’re not selling the dreamboat manager, we’re selling the really groovy General Manager. The fine folks at Sports Illustrated have written a perfectly nice profile of our new GM who unlike Sandy Alderson, Omar Minaya or anyone else who was a GM is here to win. Those guys must have just been here to see how it goes. But THIS TIME there’s a new culture and we have the right guy.
Van Wagenen had developed strong opinions through his access to the Mets’ clubhouse and to CAA’s season tickets; he attended 50 games at Citi Field last year. He could also lean on his longtime relationship with Wilpon, with whom he plays golf several times a year. The conversation was at times uncomfortable, but Wilpon says, “It probably helped him get the job, to be that honest and open.”
Source: Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen wants team to chart a new course | SI.com
