You wanted headlines, you got 'em.

"On a day at Shea that was like some sideshow Yankee day, with a media crowd big enough to fill a couple of sections behind home plate, the owners of the Mets did not fire Randolph."

Yeah, that hack media crowd coming out of the woodwork to finally cover the Mets.

When is the last time you think any of these clowns took the 7 train? What a bunch of gossipy vultures.

Am I right?

Say, Lupica, when is the last time you made it out to Flushing to watch an actual baseball game?

I mean, before today's, you know, "sideshow"?


"Randolph does have that support. For now. Just not forever."

Thanks for the insight.

That was almost as good as the advice where you said the manager should win more games.

That was the actual headline: "Win some games, Willie Randolph."

I have to say that I think the grizzled New York sportswriter just might be onto something there.

Maybe you should mention that to Willie and Omar at the press conference. You know, since you lugged all the way to Shea, and you might as well say something.

Phrase it like a question, though. Something like, "Do you think that the questions about your job security and overall performance as manager will change if your team starts winning a lot of games?"

Then, Randolph can answer, "Yes. Winning games is the key."


"The Mets have had a tremendous opportunity over the past year-and-a-half to be the best and most glamorous team in New York again, the way they were 20 years ago when they weren't just the best team in town but made the most headlines, too."

"Look at me! I'm Brian Schneider, baby, and I'm glamorous! My cleats were designed by Vera Wang."

This would have been an imaginary victory in an imaginary battle in an imaginary place called Lupica Land.