tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5326980418003065833.post874902947514646447..comments2023-10-30T10:19:56.378-04:00Comments on Mets Lifers: Regardless of Next Mets GM, Winning is ParamountAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07762412469166109593noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5326980418003065833.post-11898880526151916402010-10-21T14:18:13.323-04:002010-10-21T14:18:13.323-04:00Matt - i understand your point and calling the aur...Matt - i understand your point and calling the aura around Citi Field a mess is almost an understatement. <br /><br />my point is less focus on "environment" and more focus on the right talent. put a winning product on the field and the rest will follow. <br /><br />it would be pollyanna-ish for me to think that it's simple to achieve but i don't think it has to do with creating a better persona or environment around the team. <br /><br />i think we can all agree we want to see fewer Oliver Perez signings and more Roy Halladay-esque moves which have slipped thru our fingers of late. <br /><br />to your point on environment, i wonder if a new GM will even be able to impact it. might be an issue with ownership rather than the GM.<br /><br />in any case, thanks for sparking my armchair GM tendencies with your post. I trust you're hoping for a Giants/Rangers series as well.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07762412469166109593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5326980418003065833.post-43095858789565901762010-10-21T14:12:26.806-04:002010-10-21T14:12:26.806-04:00I agree: winning cures all, and it's the most ...I agree: winning cures all, and it's the most important thing.<br /><br />The problem is, that's easier said than done.<br /><br />My point was, in order to reach that goal, in order to win, you must first create an environment in which people can succeed, act intelligently, and make good decisions that lead to winning.<br /><br />Just saying, "win," as if it can be willed or ordered like a sandwich off a menu is too idealistic.<br /><br />If it was that easy, the Mets would be winning. In fact, every team would be a success. But, they're not.<br /><br />Why?<br /><br />Because Citi Field is a mess and people are scrambling and not thinking right. That first needs to change so that smart people can start making smarter choices.Matthew Cerronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07264999208238429082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5326980418003065833.post-67467764989723251242010-10-21T13:18:25.776-04:002010-10-21T13:18:25.776-04:00LOL. i totally forgot about that story! Oh silly R...LOL. i totally forgot about that story! Oh silly Raf.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07762412469166109593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5326980418003065833.post-85590522152901537692010-10-21T13:11:27.809-04:002010-10-21T13:11:27.809-04:00Who can forget an enibriated Rafael Santanna urina...Who can forget an enibriated Rafael Santanna urinating himself on the flight back from Houston after Gaem 6 86 NLCS...now that's winning baseball! <br /><br />Great post!bryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13127717262839046160noreply@blogger.com