I don't know how going 2-3 in your first five games of the season could possibly put you on the hotseat. Sure, you landed the best pitcher in baseball this offseason, but you have to remember he only pitches every fifth day. When he does pitch, and your offense only manages five hits and one run, that's not a good sign, but it's early.
Eddie D'Anna, over at Ya Gotta Believe, thinks Willie Randolph is already in hot water and "Willie Watch" has begun.
From D'Anna:
After this weeked, the 2008 New York Mets look an awful lot like the 2007 New York Mets.And that's not a good thing for skipper Willie Randolph, who, after The Collapse, will be on a short leash this time around.
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But if this weekend's trend continues much longer, there's only one change left to try.
And if that is indeed the case, Randolph will fall on his sword quickly, because Omar's gonna do anything in his power to right a wayward ship he spent 140 million sacagaweas assembling.
Whether the Mets admit it or not, the "Willie Watch" has begun.
Geez. It's been five games. You can count that on one hand. Most players are still getting into the swing of things for the new season. Give the guy a break, for once. There are so many fans and people that get all over Randolph just because. I'm convinced most of these people would hate any manager that comes in to succeed Randolph if he's ever bumped.
Willie has obviously started to learn about his bullpen, as he's working them less and using them in proper situations. He fell back into his old groove when he left Jorge Sosa in the game, and he promptly gave up a grand slam.
I think Randolph has started to learn the ropes a bit, but who knows how long Omar Minaya and the Mets brass will hang on to him if the team continues to "struggle."