Last week the Mets, my favorite baseball team, released their General Manager, Omar Minaya, and their Field Manager, Jerry Manuel. I am not qualified to be the field manager, even though that is tough to admit. But, there is no doubt in my mind I can do the General Manager's job.
Here is my list of qualifications that I sent to Fred Wilpon, the owner of the Mets.
- I love baseball and will never skip out of work.
- I met Fred Wilpon once, shook his hand, and he said it was an honor to meet me. I am sure he will remember that as our first interview.
- I ran the annual player draft at our youth baseball league for many years. I learned how to qualify players skills and attitudes. (Really, the main reason a kid was drafted was whose Mom made the best team snacks.)
- I have been to hundreds of Mets games, and still watch every game, even here in New Hampshire.
- I have actually thrown out a first pitch at Mets game, met all the players, and they showed me great respect. It would be easy to pick up from that point.
- I collect baseball cards, so I know all the player's stats, and know who to trade for.
- Negotiating my salary will be easy...I will pay whatever Mr. Wilpon wants.
3 comments:
You got me!
Paul - appreciate your willingness to take this on. As a devoted Phillies fan, I can now count the Mets as OUT of it with you at the helm. Bobby Cox is gone, the Nationals won't be a threat. Any suggestions on how to move the Marlins out of the NL East would be appreciated.
Hello Paul, best wishes with your new career :-). If it works out, you will certainly be missed, however, we know you would push for more glass in future stadiums so it could be a good thing!
I am not the "Official Glass and Glazing Consultant to Major League Baseball" but I know who is so give me a call if we can help.
Keep up the entertaining work! I think Deb and the industry would welcome your thoughts even if you step "down" to the Mets GM position!
Greg Carney
C. G. Carney Associates, Inc.
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