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Could Wright replace Terry?

Mets Guy in Michigan Oct 07 2016 03:45 PM

Cerrone's podcast interview with Klapisch last week had me thinking. Klap said Sandy doesn't like Terry and would love to oust him, and said next season would certainly be Terry's last. There also was talk that Wright might be nearing the end due to his injuries. Do you guys think Wright could retire after 2017 and step into being manager? I've never heard Write talk about his post-playing future, but we also noted the Mets have given people first-time opportunities before -- with mixed success. Or do you think Wright is more of a broadcaster type?

Edgy MD Oct 07 2016 03:53 PM Re: Could Wright replace Terry?

Klap has never struck me as a straight shooter.

Mets Guy in Michigan Oct 07 2016 03:57 PM Re: Could Wright replace Terry?

Edgy MD wrote: Klap has never struck me as a straight shooter. He's a serial Mets basher. I should have said "consider the source" in the post.

Ceetar Oct 07 2016 04:11 PM Re: Could Wright replace Terry?

Mets Guy in Michigan wrote: Edgy MD wrote: Klap has never struck me as a straight shooter. He's a serial Mets basher. I should have said "consider the source" in the post. Yeah that doesn't carry any weight with me but it's a fun topic to bat around, truthiness aside. If it were going to happen, you'd get some signs of it next year, if/when Wright was on the DL if he stuck around and 'shadowed' Collins. If Klap (or someone else) wants to be a good journalist maybe they should make a point to start asking Wright strategy type questions during the season. Create a series "What would Wright have done?" and use his answers to ponder strategy. I'd read that.

Ashie62 Oct 07 2016 04:46 PM Re: Could Wright replace Terry?

Canid interview with Wright. A good short read. [url]http://www.nj.com/mets/index.ssf/2016/10/mets_david_wright_opens_up_about_health_offseason.html#incart_river_index

seawolf17 Oct 07 2016 05:07 PM Re: Could Wright replace Terry?

Putting aside that Klap is a moron, I don't like the idea at all. At some point, he's going to need to get fired, and then that ruins everything. Pass.

d'Kong76 Oct 07 2016 05:24 PM Re: Could Wright replace Terry?

With some more young talent on the horizon and the budgetary issues seemingly becoming more and more in the rear view mirror, I expect the Mets to be playoff contenders for years to come. The notion that they hand over a playoff-contending team to David Wright is the stupidest thing Klapcrap has written in weeks.

Benjamin Grimm Oct 07 2016 05:31 PM Re: Could Wright replace Terry?

Yeah, I don't see it happening either. My guess is that there will be a new manager in place in 2018, but I expect that it will be someone with major league, or at least Triple-A, experience as a manager.

Mets Guy in Michigan Oct 07 2016 06:06 PM Re: Could Wright replace Terry?

d'Kong76 wrote: With some more young talent on the horizon and the budgetary issues seemingly becoming more and more in the rear view mirror, I expect the Mets to be playoff contenders for years to come. The notion that they hand over a playoff-contending team to David Wright is the stupidest thing Klapcrap has written in weeks. I need to be fair to Klap. He said Terry is gone after next season no matter what. I was the one speculating about Wright being the replacement.

d'Kong76 Oct 07 2016 07:31 PM Re: Could Wright replace Terry?

I like you, so please strikeout stupidest and replace it with a tad far fetched!

John Cougar Lunchbucket Oct 07 2016 07:36 PM Re: Could Wright replace Terry?

I don;t doubt that Terry will retire shortly, and maybe get fired if we hit another prolonged shithole next year, but Wright doesn't strike me as a manager, and as I noted, the Mets aren't the type of club historically to break in a manager. Wright is too consciously eager to please. I do think the Mets would look at Chip Hale, especially now that he has some experience, even if it's been bad experience. Not to overstate it but he gives me a Whitey Herzog kinda feel in that he's a comer in the admin game who cut some of his teeth in the org.

Edgy MD Oct 07 2016 07:49 PM Re: Could Wright replace Terry?

The thing about Wright is that, most stars can't be bothered to manage after their playing career ends, as the whims of fate are most likely to damage their lofty legacies rather than enhance them, and they end up with a sour final chapter like Walter Johnson. Ask Cal Ripken. He'd do anything the Orioles ask him to do, except manage. But Wright may be looking at a very Mattingly-esque career trajectory, with the second half short circuited by back problems. Like Mattingly, he may see that the right managerial opportunity can raise his profile by giving him the second act his back never allowed him to have. I don't know what the future holds, but I'd've sent him out to coach first in Game 163.

Ceetar Oct 07 2016 07:59 PM Re: Could Wright replace Terry?

Edgy MD wrote: I don't know what the future holds, but I'd've sent him out to coach first in Game 163. can't do that to Tom Goodwin!

Mets Guy in Michigan Oct 07 2016 08:01 PM Re: Could Wright replace Terry?

d'Kong76 wrote: I like you, so please strikeout stupidest and replace it with a tad far fetched! Deal!

Edgy MD Oct 07 2016 08:21 PM Re: Could Wright replace Terry?

Ceetar wrote: Edgy MD wrote: I don't know what the future holds, but I'd've sent him out to coach first in Game 163. can't do that to Tom Goodwin! I actually meant to type Game 162. No, you're right, that would have been a dick move in a playoff game.

Ceetar Oct 07 2016 08:32 PM Re: Could Wright replace Terry?

Edgy MD wrote: Edgy MD wrote: I don't know what the future holds, but I'd've sent him out to coach first in Game 163. can't do that to Tom Goodwin! I actually meant to type Game 162. No, you're right, that would have been a dick move in a playoff game. yeah, 162 would've been fun. I was somewhat surprised the Mets decided to have the entire 40 man roster and 60 day DL dress on Wednesday. It felt a little too "Let's celebrate the season" and less "These are guys going to battle in our do or die contest" After they announced Duda I was squinting to see if that was indeed Wright and a 5 on the guy at the end.

HahnSolo Oct 07 2016 08:54 PM Re: Could Wright replace Terry?

Edgy MD wrote: Ask Cal Ripken. He'd do anything the Orioles ask him to do, except manage. You mean he'll do whatever he tells the Orioles to ask him to do, in order to make himself look generous. he's got a polished image to protect.

Edgy MD Oct 07 2016 08:56 PM Re: Could Wright replace Terry?

Sure. That's sort of what I mean to imply by the whole post.

Zvon Oct 07 2016 09:08 PM Re: Could Wright replace Terry?

I never even gave a thought to Wright managing. I like the analogy to Mattingly. No clue if David would make a good manager. He don't just get handed the reigns and not anytime soon, he'll have to do some minor managing. I do love the idea of seeing a wizened white haired Wright leaning on the dugout steps and calculating his next move in 2030. But that's the thing these days. If we run out some shitty teams after he get's the gig he could get fired before his hair gets white, and that would be unacceptable (assuming he's at least an average manager-if not I wouldn't want him ever to manage).

MFS62 Oct 07 2016 10:52 PM Re: Could Wright replace Terry?

Mets Guy in Michigan wrote: Edgy MD wrote: Klap has never struck me as a straight shooter. He's a serial Mets basher. I should have said "consider the source" in the post. I always refer to his writing as "Klap-trap", and he never fails to give me reason to do it. Later

Ashie62 Oct 08 2016 12:13 AM Re: Could Wright replace Terry?

From the interview I read David's surgery went well and he is looking for the neck and back doctors to clear him for his off season routine. Beyond that, I'd guess David will be attached to the Mets for a long long time.