Op-ed: Common Sense- Better times
Do you recall the 1930s song “Happy Days Are Here Again?” I was singing it under my breath most of the day that the Wilpon family announced that they would be selling their controlling interest in the Mets. My only regret is that they will continue to have some role for the next five years.
The Mets had a decent year despite the ownership. And that is the point. Few management decisions seem to manifest themselves in wins.
Often, the lackluster nature of the ownership can be traced to poor player acquisition and handling during the playing season. How the Mets can annually become the orthopedic center of baseball with major players missing entire seasons is a mystery for me and many fans alike.