Jerry Be Gone

Well folks, the time has just about come...But before we get to the good part lets:

Firstly, summarize the 2010 NY Mets in a few words - so close, yet so far.
We can readily admit that this is a talented ballclub - our Bullpen has been stellar, we have Good hitters in the middle of our lineup - with an extra surprise from Rod Barajas, number 1 & 2 in our Rotation have done their job and we've even had Niese provide average starts.
The Mets have shown that they are a talented ballclub by going on a 9-1 Homestand earlier this year. They are a talented ballclub, that perhaps, with the addition of a middle of the rotation pitcher (Oswalt, P. Martinez, Millwood) and the return of Carlos Beltran - have what it will take to at least fight for a Playoff spot come September.

So what gives?
Why are the Mets wildly inconsistent? Why are they 6 games back in the Division? Why are good hitters like Wright and Bay failing to come up with clutch hits? Why are the talented 2010 NY Mets in last place?

Tonight's game mirrored this young season's motto: So close, yet so far. Wright NOT coming up with the big hit. Making bad defensive plays in the field. Failing to score more than 2 runs against an average pitcher in Medlen.
This team, while talented and scrappy, have so far come up empty handed. The results speak for themselves.

And with the results as they are: Its Time for Jerry to Go.

We've allowed Jerry to guide this team for almost 2 years now. He caught a tough break last year with all the injuries and must receive a pass on it. However, Baseball in NY, or any sport in NY for that matter, is about RESULTS. If the results don't show - you're outta here.

So close, yet so far. That has become Jerry's repetitive postgame mantra for the past 2 years. There are no "moral victories" or kudos for "showing some fight." Sounds like he constantly praises the team for not quitting. There are only Wins and Losses in Baseball in NY and right now, the Mets have more losses than wins during Jerry's tenure.

This talented ballclub lacks Focus - it lacks the psychological and mental attitude necessary to be consistent and win ballgames. For me, that falls solely on the shoulders of the manager. The manager should be able to focus his team - to give them that EDGE necessary to be Consistent throughout a long season. I dont see this team being consistent - just bringing Mets fans on a constant up and down rollercoaster that tempts fans into thinking the Mets have a chance before breaking their hearts all over again

Granted, Omar Minaya shares the blame with Jerry - he failed to replenish the Starting rotation after last season and made some terrible signings (see Luis Castillo or Ollie Perez) And if Jerry goes, then Omar ultimately will too

But Jerry MUST GO - Mets fans have grown weary of his obnoxious overuse of the bullpen (and he has overused the Bullpen this year - even w.o Perez/Maine being terrible,) familiar postgame mantras, and disfunctional lineups. Moreover, his relationships with players such as Castro, Stokes, and Ryan Church last season doesn't appear to help his cause.
For me, Jerry was simply a continuation from the Willie Randolph era - and he hasn't done the job.

Will a new manager be the sole cause of the 2010 Mets turnaround? Probably not. But is it too far-fetched to believe that a manager, the leader of the team, can light a fire in the bellies of his players? Can a manager focus this team to play more consistent? Can a manager hold a postgame interview without an incessant chuckle and apologetic tone? Can a manager get this talented team to play to their ability and, with a few breaks and perhaps additions along the way, make it into the Playoffs?

Not with Jerry at the helm.

For a better article that supports this post: please see Mike Vaccaro's article in the NY Post - http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/mets/last_place_mets_must_fire_jerry_lZyaVeeGwm6rZi5vz06D4J