The Buffalo Bisons, the new AAA affiliate of the New York Mets, today introduced Ken Oberkfell as the team's new manager.
Oberkfell was manager of the New Orleans Zephyrs, the former AAA affiliate of the Mets, before being called up to the bigs as first base coach when Willie Randolph, Rick Peterson, and Tom Nieto were terminated by Omar Minaya.
The Bison's also unveiled the new team colors – Orange and Blue – and a new logo - a charging Buffalo with its tail arched running through a depiction of the Buffalo skyline, the word "Bisons" at the bottom with "Buffalo" in smaller orange letters above.
It was apparent that Oberkfell would become the Mets AAA manager when he wasn't retained as Mets 1B coach.
Oberkfell, 52, is in his 13th year managing in the minors, his fifth with the Mets (Norfolk, New Orleans, now Buffalo). Oberkfell has a .503 winning percentage, going 812-803 in his previous 12 seasons as a manager. As skipper, he has led his team to the post season in four of his last five full seasons, beginning with a Florida State League (A) title with St. Lucie in 2003.
Sources: The Buffalo News
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