What the blogs have to say about Omar Minaya and Adam Rubin [Non-Mets Blogs]

Buckle up for a long and extensive journey around the blog-o-sphere to pick up quotes and reactions on the Adam Rubin and Omar Minaya war of words during the Tony Bernazard firing press conference.

Here’s the words from non-Mets blogs and writers…

Sports Crackle Pop! - Bernazard Loses a Job, Adam Rubin Loses Much More [Sic’d]

Omar Minaya always seemed like a quality guy. But as this Mets’ season continues to implode, and the walls start coming in around him, it seems Minaya’s true colors are starting to shine.  He’s pulling a Sarah Palin, blaming his mis-steps and failures on media members trying to advance their own personal agendas. Well, Sarah Palin’s approval numbers are in the toilet. Now, Minaya’s seem to be circling the rim.

Big League Stew - Omar Minaya hurls reporter under bus at press conference

From my viewpoint, it was completely irresponsible for Minaya to spin the press conference the way he did. If he had an axe to grind with Rubin over the outing of an employee he hired, then there was a time and place. Needless to say, this wasn't it, and you have to think that Minaya's turn for being thrown under the bus himself just lurched a lot closer.

ShysterBall - Even firing Bernazard is crazy

Does Omar not read the papers? Does he not realize that throwing such a thing out there -- even if true -- is going to inspire about 12 attacks a day? Is this the GM's equivalent of suicide-by-cop?

The Cuce’s Rant - Omar Minaya Calls Out Adam Rubin (Daily News) During Bernazard Press Conference [Sic’d]

I read Adam Rubin's column every day for the Daily News and when I heard Omar called out this reporter it was at the very least a stunning event taking place. A very immature move for Omar Minaya to try to take out his frustration on a reporter who was just trying to do his job. What difference does it make if Rubin wants to become a scout one day? It has nothing to do with the reason why Bernazard got fired. Many different players,coaches, and members of the organization confirmed the story, so it obviously had to be true. I don't think I've ever seen an upper-level member of a professional organization sink to such a low-level in blaming a media member of trying to conspire an untrue story in order to get that person's job.

Tony Blogs - Omar Minaya and Adam Rubin of The Daily News get into it at Bernazard press conference

For Minaya to imply that these things didn't need to be revealed is ludicrous. Whether Rubin likes Bernazard or not has nothing to do with the fact that Bernazard was wrong and definitely has an attitude problem. But Bernazard was Minaya's "guy," and to fire him makes Minaya look bad. He chose to take it out on a reporter, in a room full of press, which is ridiculous of Minaya to do.

The LoHud Yankees Blog - Game 99: Yankees at Rays (updated with Girardi audio)

One of the first things you learn at journalism school is not to become the story. This has to be a bad spot for Rubin. But Minaya is teetering on the brink of full-scale nuttiness. It’s unfathomable how the Wilpons could let him run their team at this point.

I covered the Mets before I was promoted to the Yankees. They are are wildly dysfunctional organization but what happened today was an all-timer. It’s too bad because Mets fans are largely good folks who care deeply about their team. They deserve better.

Third String Safety - Houdini Minaya Shouldn’t Escape This One

Minaya has had more lives than a cat at this point. He survived the collapse of 2007. He survived the botched firing of Willie Randolph. He survived the collapse of 2008. Until today, he looked to be treading water in the disastrous season of 2009.

I’m shocked it hasn’t come already. For an organization that is as concerned about public perception as the Mets are, how have they continued to employ someone that routinely fails in that area? No mater what the situation, Omar’s “hijinks” invariably make the Mets look bad.

The Village Voice - Mets Fire Tony Bernazard, Minaya Blames Daily News Writer

Maybe this was Minaya's childish way of playing down his own responsibility for the move, or of giving the organization a scapegoat in hatred of whom they could all come together. Or maybe the Mets really are just so cursed this year that they can't do anything right without screwing it up.

Deadspin - Minaya Calls Out Daily News Reporter; Mets' Season Descends Further Into Farce

Only one way to settle this: shirtless fistfight.

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Thank you, Geoffrey!

What the blogs have to say about Omar Minaya and Adam Rubin [Mets Blogs]

Buckle up for a long and extensive journey around the blog-o-sphere to pick up quotes and reactions on the Adam Rubin and Omar Minaya war of words during the Tony Bernazard firing press conference.

Here’s the words from the Mets blogs and writers…

Noble Thoughts - Omar, Tony, Rubin & the circus

It's almost impossible to defend what Minaya just did. Even if he had all the evidence in the world to make those allegations, it's just not something you do in that setting. The fallout from all this is going to be immensely interesting, but Omar immediately comes off looking like the bad guy. Again.

NY Sports Dog - Adam Rubin Is Too Emotionally Involved

Can't cover the team while Minaya is GM? Why? Because his feelings got hurt? Welcome to real life.

Adam needs to act like a real reporter instead of an overly emotional teenager who got left at the prom by their date.

Reporters are often at odds with those whom they target--that comes with the territory--the key here is Adam Rubin reported it right and needed to be ready for whatever reactions came his way--not to ask for or expect a pat on the back or quit because he was singled out.

The InterMet - So It’s Rubin’s Fault Bernazard Was Out Of Control?

That is so counter-productive it’s insane. It makes no sense for two reasons.

1. Who exactly is he trying to win over by discrediting the reporter? Other reporters at other papers will see through that, not to mention be outraged by a baseball executive trying to blame the media for a nightmare that transpired on his watch.

2. How does this end the distractions?

This was a terrible, terrible job by Minaya, who has brought down an entirely new storm on this team. And most likely, on himself.

The Mets Police - New York Mets Omar Minaya Apologized, So Let's Accept The Apology

I have no dog in this fight.  I feel bad for Adam Rubin and hope he doesn't lose his gig over this, and I think asking someone how they got a job in the front office is no different than me asking Matt Cerrone how Metsblog started - does that mean that I'm not good at whatever my real job is (it's not this) or that I'm somehow out to get someone?  No.    Rubin should be allowed to explore whatever he thinks will make him happy in his life.  Bernazard either did or didn't do what Rubin wrote, and apparently Bernazard did.

I don't think Minaya should lose his job over not being smooth in press conferences.   The Mets should hire someone who is smooth to handle all interactions with the media.  If Minaya is to lose his job it should because the team fails, not because he took a wrong turn in a press conference - and hey Jay Horwitz way to protect your guy!

Metsopolis - Omar Minaya Calls Out Adam Rubin

Omar Minaya clearly wanted to deflect attention away from Tony Bernazard and the mess that he created. He accomplished that, but at the expense of a fine reporter. There was absolutely no reason to call out Adam Rubin at this press conference, and it is just another sign that the front office and ownership of the Mets do not understand public relations in addition to baseball.

Mets Fans Forever - OMAR'S MELTDOWN [Sic]

Omar, you should be embarrassed of what you did today. The press conference was supposed to be about the dismissal of Tony Bernazard, and instead you turned it yet again into another circus. And I am speaking about all Met fans when I say "You should be axed"

Mets Today - Bernazard Firing Part Deux

After listening to Tweedle-Dee and Tweedle-Dum in this absurd press conference, Jerry Manuel’s postgame interview will resemble a symposium conducted by Albert Einstein.

One can only wonder what this Mickey Mouse operation will do next.

Mets Report - Omar Minaya Apologizes For Trashing Adam Rubin

It’s been a bizzare day, even by Mets standards. This kind of bad PR just can’t be doing Minaya any good right now. Unbelievable… Does the embarrassment ever end?

John Delcos’ New York Mets Report - In defense of Adam Rubin …

There are few reporters I admire and respect as much as I do Adam Rubin of the New York Daily News. He is among the first to arrive and last to leave. He works the clubhouse as well as any colleague I have competed against. I consider my work ethic one of my strong suits and I envy his. As far as I am concerned, his integrity is above reproach.
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If Minaya had a problem with Rubin, he should have addressed it privately behind closed doors as part of his in-depth investigation. Bernazard, an embarrassment to the Mets, has been fired and is gone. The Mets’ embarrassing behavior still remains.

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Game Chat: COL @ NYM [Game 98]

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Tony Bernazard has been fired

According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, Tony Bernazard has been fired.

Bernazard was in a large pot of hot water after a report surfaced that he removed his shirt and challenged the Binghamton Mets players to a fight. Other reports also said he was involved in a shouting match with Francisco Rodriguez on the team bus.

Honestly, almost every Mets fan is probably celebrating this move. Finally something all fans can agree on.

(I'm at the dentist right now. More later.)

Poll Results: How many games will Johan Santana win in 2009?

In the most recent poll, I asked readers how many games they think Johan Santana will win in 2009.  Right now, Santana is 11-8 in 20 games.

Here are the results…

How many wins do you think Santana will earn in 2009?

Next poll: Should Omar Minaya be fired?

Tracking David Wright [Day 16]

David Wright, 7/26: 2-5, 2B, 2 RBI

AVG: .318 (Change from previous game: +.001, Change from Game 81: -.008)

OBP: .409 (Change from previous game: .000, Change from Game 81: -.005)

SLG: .456 (Change from previous game: -.002, Change from Game 81: –.014)

Manuel’s Musing

“You don't need that extra body unless it's a guy that you feel will come off the bench and -- boom -- immediate power.”

-Jerry Manuel on –- boom –- young players

Atlantic City

I’m posting this not because I want Omar Minaya to take a spin on the free agent slots, but because I’m heading down to Atlantic City for a belated birthday celebration.  My grandfather, three friends and I will (hopefully) be painting the town red green.

Posting will resume on Monday.

Wish me luck!

Game Chat: NYM @ HOU [Game 95]

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Shut ‘em down, shut ‘em all down

The gist of this article can be had in the headline, but let me expand a little more.

The 2009 Mets season, as I see it right now, is a lost one.  Outside of some magical run the team would have to make with mostly the parts they currently have, the season is going to be a wash.

Jose Reyes, John Maine, Carlos Beltran, Carlos Delgado and the rest of the Mets disabled should be shut down for the sake of the players and their futures with or without the Mets.

There should be no reason to rush any of these players back from their assorted injuries to stare at a 10-game deficit in August.

Well, don’t shut them entirely down, per say.  But don’t rush them back into 2009.  Let them slowly but surely work their way back into their prime and if they feel ready enough to play this season, let them.  But there should be absolutely no reason to try and bring (or even rush) players back into the major leagues for this mess of a year.

Now the news is coming out that Maine will be visiting Dr. James Andrews, the most feared name in baseball surgery, it’s just another reason to be as cautious as possible.

I’m ready to pack it in for 2009.  Box my hope up for this year and let’s start the thrilling process of figuring out who can help the Mets in 2010 and beyond.  If deemed unhelpful, send them away and bring back some young prospects.  This season is lost, let’s not lose any more players for any longer.