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Einhorn buys Mets

The Mets announced today that hedge fund manager David Einhorn has bought less than 49 percent of the franchise. Einhorn is going to pay $200 million for his share of the club. While he is buying a part of the team, he will not have a controlling interest and will not get a portion of SNY. David Einhorn, who is from the New York area, is CEO of Greenlight Capital.

This is good for the Wilpons, and bad for me. Why? Because I wanted to see the Wilpons sell the entire 100 percent. I’m sick of their nonsense and I don’t think that the Wilpons know how to run a club. The Wilpon’s selling just under 49 percent will provide them with an infusion of cash to cover costs of operation and help the team get out of debt. I would be inclined to believe that Einhorn will have the opportunity to buy SNY and the remaining stock in the team if the Wilpons need to sell the rest.

I find it interesting that he will have no say in the day-to-day operation of the team and will not get a portion of SNY. If I were him, I would need to be very cautious with my money and investing it into this team.

Einhorn reportedly grew up a Mets fan before moving to Milwaukee.

Mets Hire Collins

The Mets have hired former Houston Astros and Anaheim Angels manager Terry Collins to a two-year deal to manage the club.

I dont really know much about him.  From what I understand, many of the players like him and he isnt a rah, rah type of guy.  I personally wanted a hot head for the team, but Collins may work out fine. 

Reportedly, Collins is interested in hiring Larry Bowa to be the teams bench coach.  That makes me excited because Bowa is a hot head and he may go well with Collins.

Two things that I’m worried about.  One, Terry Collins is reportedly like Willie Randolph in that he handles the media in the same way.  Two, he didnt have much success anywhere else.

The Mets will be having a press conference Tuesday at 11 am to introduce Terry Collins, which can be seen on SNY.

SNY Hot Stove

SNY’s Hot Stove will be at Duffy’s Bar and Grill tonight for a special 1 hour show.  This will be the last show for theyear.  Kevin Burkhardt will be interviewing Jason Bay, Jeff Francoeur, Angel Pagan, Jerry Manuel and Ike Davis.

Is Omar on the Hot Seat?

Is Omar Minaya on the Hot Seat?  According to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com was on SNY’s The WheelHouse, and he believes that Omar is on the Hot Seat from the fans and media, but not from the Wilpons.  Omar Minaya was given a contract extension for 3-years.  And, that extension hasn’t begun!!!  So Mets fans, it looks like Omar will be here for a while.

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