Mets to change the course of history with Beltran as manager

A winning pedigree

As Beltran eloquently stated that he wants to change the history of the Mets. The Amazins have had more lowlights than highlights but if Beltran intends to change history, he is going to need his staff and players to buy into his philosophy on winning.

This may be difficult considering he has no managerial experience, but his playing career speaks for itself. He is a potential Hall of Famer and a nine-time All-Star. Beltran also won the Gold Glove Award three times, the Silver Slugger Award twice, and a member of the 2017 World Champion Astros. Let’s not forget he was the 1999 American League Rookie of the Year with the Kansas City Royals, a team that lost 97 games.

Former players with far fewer credentials, with no experience, have had success as managers. Rocco Baldelli, Dave Roberts, Alex Cora, and Joe Madden to name a few. But like any managerial candidate for any company, the person must be the right fit to carry the company’s core values and business model.

This is the splash the Mets were hoping for. They wanted someone who is bilingual and a man who other people take notice of when he walks in a room. His presence will command respect with both staff and players. The Latin players may feel more at ease with him, the same as Dave Martinez did for the Nationals.