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The Interim Managers at Paddy Power

[b]Jim Riggleman[/b], bench coach — 3:2

5 votes

[b]Callaway[/b] survives — 15:8

3 votes

[b]Terry Collins[/b], special assistant to the GM — 23:2

2 votes

[b]Tony DeFrancesco[/b], Syracuse manager — 24:1

0 votes

[b]Gary DiSarcina[/b], third-base coach — 35:1

0 votes

[b]David Wright[/b], special assistant to the GM — 56:1

1 votes

[b]Edgardo Alfonzo[/b], Brooklyn manager — 70:1

1 votes

[b]Phil Regan[/b], interim pitching coach — 79:1

0 votes

[b]Tim Tuefel[/b], infield coordinator — 85:1

1 votes

[b]Ruben Amaro, Jr.[/b], special assistant to the GM — 99:1

0 votes

[b]Kevin Boles[/b], Binghamton manager — 125:1

0 votes

[b]Glenn Sherlock[/b], first base coach — 135:1

0 votes

[b]Chad Kreuter[/b], St. Lucie manager — 165:1

0 votes

[b]Ricky Bones[/b], interim bullpen coach — 200:1

0 votes

[b]Lamar Johnson[/b], hitting coordinator — 250:1

0 votes

[b]Pedro Lopez[/b], Columbia manager — 400:1

0 votes

[b]Rafael Landestoy[/b], international field coordinator — 500:1

0 votes

[b]Allard Baird[/b], vice president and assistant general manager for scouting and player development — 1000:1

0 votes

Edgy MD Jun 26 2019 09:10 AM

Paddy Power is posting some appealing odds on some exciting internal candidates to step into the interim manager role for the Mets in 2019!! Get your bets down! You don't want to be left out in the cold when the payoffs start raining down! https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTjf9gWhihM8RqwvgsUrE8aF8h6P11U9cyDIKzdxIifio0tbEVI>

seawolf17 Jun 26 2019 09:16 AM Re: The Interim Managers at Paddy Power

Gotta be Riggleman for now, and then they'll try to reboot in the offseason once they've traded away all their usable parts and alienated what's left of the fan base.

G-Fafif Jun 26 2019 09:20 AM Re: The Interim Managers at Paddy Power

Paddy Power should have made the odds on Regan 82:1.

bmfc1 Jun 26 2019 09:27 AM Re: The Interim Managers at Paddy Power

I picked Riggleman but at those odds, I'd also wager on Teufel.

Johnny Lunchbucket Jun 26 2019 09:30 AM Re: The Interim Managers at Paddy Power

I've thought about this and will say Terry is a real possibility. Fred loves him. The writers really like him. He's still in the org. He has some pepper that will prolly play well. He's old and has a cushy retirement role waiting so they can Brodie themselves a real manager when the season ends. I'd also hedge my bets with a few quid on Girardi, moreso as the "permanent" replacement. If it's a situation where we need a few weeks before naming a "perm" in-season then it's gotta be Riggleman. BTW, the nationals or Marlins will hire Callaway as their pitching coach.

bmfc1 Jun 26 2019 09:36 AM Re: The Interim Managers at Paddy Power

Johnny mentions Terry and that's a solid pick as he was a frequent companion with BVW during Spring Training.

Edgy MD Jun 26 2019 09:52 AM Re: The Interim Managers at Paddy Power

=G-Fafif post_id=14230 time=1561562434 user_id=55] Paddy Power should have made the odds on Regan 82:1.

They're slipping.

Edgy MD Jun 26 2019 09:59 AM Re: The Interim Managers at Paddy Power

As for alienating the fan base, unless that's an actual mission-specific goal, that feeds into the rankings. Fan attrition, defection, and self-immolation can be prevented and/or ameliorated by the insertion of a familiar, more-trusted face — Wright, Alfonso, even Teufel or even Terry. These faces suggest that, despite the rough sailing, there's still a course fixed in place. A beloved somebody with a Mets pennant or championship in his pocket is actually willing to steward this thing for a few weeks? At risk to their rep and historical standing? Maybe this thing isn't totally hopeless. That implied message might sell six or eight tickets.

bmfc1 Jun 26 2019 10:02 AM Re: The Interim Managers at Paddy Power

Martino weighs in: [TWEET]https://twitter.com/martinonyc/status/1143910692988362753[/TWEET]

Johnny Lunchbucket Jun 26 2019 10:06 AM Re: The Interim Managers at Paddy Power

Stealing my shit, Tracky. How about some credit?

Benjamin Grimm Jun 26 2019 10:08 AM Re: The Interim Managers at Paddy Power

No odds on Brodie appointing himself as manager? He can even do it from home!

ashie62 Jun 27 2019 02:45 PM Re: The Interim Managers at Paddy Power

Wish it was David

MFS62 Jun 27 2019 03:05 PM Re: The Interim Managers at Paddy Power

Wish it was David Of course you would. =bmfc1 post_id=14232 time=1561562878 user_id=73] I picked Riggleman but at those odds, I'd also wager on Teufel.

I did.

I think the more experienced guys (as in retreads) would rather just cash their paychecks without having to subject themselves to the hassle.

This would be the chance for a Teufel-type to get a leg up on a longer term gig. And he has the name recognition.



Later

seawolf17 Jun 27 2019 06:19 PM Re: The Interim Managers at Paddy Power

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Edgy MD Jun 27 2019 08:03 PM Re: The Interim Managers at Paddy Power

Wally could probably be a candidate for the long-term job, but interim appointments almost invariably go to somebody already on the payroll.