MetsBlog (Free subscription) | 26/11/2008
Marty Noble at MLB.com writes about what Mets skipper Jerry Manuel plans to do this Thanksgiving: “On the night before the family gathers for Thanksgiving, Manuel is content. He knows that most of his family will surround him. A baseball season of challenge, something he relishes, awaits him, as do additional experiences in the role of [...]
MLB (Free subscription) | 26/11/2008
Manuel a man of many blessings
Hot Foot (Free subscription) | 13/11/2008
On MLB.com yesterday, Marty Noble discusses Jerry Manuel receiving votes for NL Manager of the Year for 2008, the turnaround of the team when he took over for Willie Randolph on June 17, and the eventual September fadeout under him. When Jerry Manuel took over, the Mets were 34-35. Under Manuel however, they went 55-38, and [...]
MetsBlog (Free subscription) | 12/11/2008
Mets manager Jerry Manuel has placed sixth in NL Manager of the Year honors according to the New York Post. Manuel led the Mets to a 55-38 record after replacing Willie Randolph as manager of the team. …not bad for someone who was the manager for just 57% of the year…
New York Post (Free subscription) | 12/11/2008
The Mets' Jerry Manuel, a leading contender for Manager of the Year honors until the team's latest regular-season collapse, finished sixth behind the Cubs' Lou Piniella in voting announced today. Manuel, who replaced Willie Randolph on June 16...
MLB (Free subscription) | 12/11/2008
Manuel gets votes for Manager of Year
Indy Star (Free subscription) | 11/11/2008
Former Indianapolis Indians Razor Shines, Wally Johnson, Jerry Manuel and Nardi Contreras are scheduled participants in the Steel City Coaches Clinic & VIP reception at Gary (Ind.) Wallace High School on Dec. 6.
Dom D's - Mets Fan Blog (Free subscription) | 11/11/2008
In the New York Times Jerry Manuel spoke about the off-season needs.. He thought the bullpen, especially closer is a big need. He thought that's what the Mets were missing last year down the stretch.. He also talks how the Mets rivalry will be more intense now that the Phillies are World Champs.. He also talks about how the Mets need a upgrade a second base...
Ballbug (Free subscription) | 11/11/2008
Billy Witz / New York Times : Manuel Addresses Needs, Finding Humor in Mets' Flaws — VALENCIA, Calif. — Mets Manager Jerry Manuel was chatting casually with Frank Robinson as they waited to tee off at a charity golf tournament Monday, when he was greeted by a middle-aged Mets fan. They had barely shaken hands …
New York Times (Free subscription) | 11/11/2008
Jerry Manuel suggested the bullpen’s struggles, which played an essential role in the Mets failing to make the postseason, could be eased by acquiring a top-end closer.
MetsBlog (Free subscription) | 29/10/2008
... letting these teams get in to their heads, they should take it on as something to rally around. Jerry Manuel should use this to his advantage. He should make this an us-against-them type of fight, more than it usually is. He should make his team aware of the apparent fact that his squad is on the outside, that they have not won anything in two years, yet that they’re hated and nobody...
MetsBlog (Free subscription) | 23/10/2008
According to a team press release, Jerry Manuel today announced that Howard Johnson, Dan Warthen, Sandy Alomar, Sr., and Sandy Alomar, Jr. will return to his coaching staff in 2009. Additionally, Randy Niemann, who was the Mets Minor League Rehabilitation Coordinator, will serve in his third stint as the team’s bullpen coach. Lastly, Razor Shines, who managed the Phillies [...]
New York Post (Free subscription) | 24/10/2008
Jerry Manuel didn't waste any time putting his stamp on the Mets' coaching staff. Fresh off a two-year contract extension that lifted his interim tag, Manuel dismissed both of his base coaches and bullpen coach Guy Conti yesterday. Manuel made...
Hot Foot (Free subscription) | 24/10/2008
Jerry Manuel has made some minor moves with his coaching staff. No one on the staff had contracts following the 2008 season. Hitting coach Howard Johnson, pitching coach Dan Warthen, bench coach Sandy Alomar Sr. and catching instructor Sandy Alomar Jr. will all return in 2009. Guy Conti, the Mets bullpen coach for the past 4 years, [...]
Mets Fever (Free subscription) | 23/10/2008
Jerry Manuel formerly announced all of his coaching staff, except 1B coach for the 2009 season via a press release today. As reported yesterday Dan Warthen, Howard Johnson and Sandy Alomar Sr. will all be retained and remain in the positions they held last year. It was also confirmed that Sandy Alomar Jr. will remain the catching coach. Luis Aguayo, Ken Oberkfell and Guy Conti will be...
