Manuel

An interesting point was made by Ken Davidoff , and echoed by James Kannengieser at Amazin Avenue, about Jerry Manuel getting a pass from the media. Kannengieser writes : This is the column the mainstream media has resisted writing. Per Davidoff: Contemplate whether you’re giving your team its optimal chance to win with Manuel running the clubhouse, writing out the lineup card and making in-game, on-the-fly decisions. For based on what we’ve seen for the past baseball season and a half, I’m not sure how you come up with “Yes” as the answers to those questions. This isn’t a fun column to write, because ... Read Full Story

It was one year ago today that former Mets' skipper Willie Randolph was dismissed by GM Omar Minaya. Since then, the Mets are 87-67 under new manager and former bench coach Jerry Manuel. Despite all of the criticism and negative publicity surrounding Manuel and the Mets, New York still finds themselves just four games out of first place and three games over .500 on the season. Oh yeah, and did I mention that nearly half the team has been on the disabled list at one point or another during the season? First off, let me say that I was not happy with the way ... Read Full Story

Quepos is well known by sport fishing enthusiasts. The blue water off this coast provides exceptional challenge and excitement for seasoned, as well as occasional, anglers. International bill fishing tournaments in these waters routinely tie and break world records. Manuel Antonio National Park is one of the most beautiful parks in the country and the most popular, with locals and foreigners alike. The hilly evergreen forest providing natural shade from the tropical sun lines two gorgeous white sand beaches sloping to the gentle surf. Several trails lead through dense jungle growth to hidden sandy coves and magnificent lookouts over the ocean and beaches. Despite ... Read Full Story

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Having just been rewarded with a new two-year contract, New York Mets manager Jerry Manuel let it be known that things were gonna change in Flushing next year. Manuel specifically charged that, too often in big spots, his team emphasized personal glory over the good of the club. When spring training rolls around in a few months Manuel will make sure that attitude shifts, though given the Mets second-straight September collapse, he didnt make any headway with the team first mantra this season. Manuel, who was 55-38 after taking over for the fired Willie Randolph on June 17, said too many of the team's ... Read Full Story