Gary Carter apologizes for the 1,765th time
And I'll still be the manager of the Mets before he will.
Just in case any of you are just getting from vacation in Siberia, here's the statement Carter issued today. Enjoy:
GARY CARTER ISSUES STATEMENT ON RECENT CONTROVERSY
West Palm Beach, Fl.
“I have been inundated with requests for interviews regarding my comments about the New York Mets managerial position. In order to be fair, I cannot honor all the requests and would like to issue the following statement instead:”
“My goal over the past six years has been to work my way back to the major leagues as a manager or coach. In order to accomplish that goal I agreed to start at the bottom by managing two years in Port St. Lucie in the Mets minor league system. This year the Orange County Flyers of the Golden Baseball League selected me to manage their team, and to help me reach my goal. I took that position to allow me to stay in baseball and be close to family members who live in this area, and to come back home to where I grew up.
“As part of my arrangement with the Flyers, I have been given the option to return to the majors if a coaching or managerial position becomes available. I have always maintained an open dialog with the Mets, and my recent contact with them was to explore if there was something I could do to help this team that I care about. My intentions were not malicious, but I acknowledge that my actions have been hurtful to Willie and his players.
“I want to publicly apologize to Willie Randolph, and the Mets, for my radio comments. Throughout my career, and in many cases to my detriment, I have been open and honest with the media and at times discretion may have been a better choice. I continue to be an avid fan of Willie and the Mets, and have confidence that this team will be successful.
“Thank you to all my fans who understand my tendency to wear my heart on my sleeve and let my enthusiasm get the best of me at times. I am honored by your support.”
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Comments (6)
Good going Gary - I hope one day you are able to be a coach/manager on the Major League Level.
Taking this thought of Gary - what about having Keith Hernandez as the hitting instructor. I saw him for the first time the other day against the Marlins - he was behind the plate analyzing the players. I think he can help out with the hitters - who are not doing so hot with their current instructor.
Lets push for Keith -
" IT'S TOUGH WOLRD OUT THERE " so lets give the guy a break ok? R.O.S.
I approve of this statement.
God bless gary. You probably can contact him through the Flyers website at http://www.goldenbaseball.com/fullerton/
God Bless you Gary. Keith is a jealous, pretty boy who couldn't even sniff the HOF. Snort another line Keith and give Jerry Seinfeld a call. See you in the BIGS Gary!!!
If you want to see Gary in action, check out this youtube link of Gary in spring training. It shows how involved he is with his players.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=jYaB-MgEjpo
By the way, his team in Orange County is in first place