Contemplate this hypothetical scenario from the perspective of a Major League Baseball franchise:
You have an athletic, switch-hitting shortstop with blazing speed and electric ability.
You have a franchise-type third baseman with Hollywood looks and a knack for wearing out left-handed pitching.
You have a proven, bona fide ace—and he's a lefty.
You have a switch-hitting, Gold Glove, center fielder with flair, grace, and a plus arm.
Sounds like a dream situation for a General Manager and staff, right?
Now, forget the "hypothetical" part...
You are the New York Mets, and not only have you failed to win it all with such a group, you haven't even reached the World Series.
Few organizations can botch a core like SS Jose Reyes, 3B David Wright, SP Johan Santana, and CF Carlos Beltran, but ...
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How Omar Minaya and Jerry Manuel Have Wasted a Strong Met Core
Posted: 15th April 2010 by John Frascella in MLBComments Off on How Omar Minaya and Jerry Manuel Have Wasted a Strong Met Core