Thursday, January 25, 2007
Willie Randolph signs extension with Mets--acknowledges 3 Champs he knew on the way: "JETER, BERNIE, and MARIANO"
From Willie Randolph's press conference Jan. 25, 2007:
"My satisfaction comes from being around great young talent," he said, mentioning key players who led the Yanks to a string of championships while he served as third base coach under manager Joe Torre.
"My satisfaction comes from being around great young talent," he said, mentioning key players who led the Yanks to a string of championships while he served as third base coach under manager Joe Torre.
- "(Derek) Jeter, Bernie (Williams) and Mariano (Rivera).
"Now I have a chance to do this with my own team."
Mets general manager Omar Minaya said: "I like to have winners associated with me.
- "His experience of winning in the past showed in the playoffs. There's no doubt.
- "Winners usually don't panic. Winners take a chance."
Randolph had to juggle his starting pitching rotation after late-season injuries and used young starters in high-pressure situations with his strong bullpen ready to back them up.
"When you go into a game and you pull your starting pitcher in the third or fourth inning of a game, that's taking a chance," Minaya said with admiration.
(This from the article in the UK Guardian, 1/26/07).
(This from the article in the UK Guardian, 1/26/07).
