Jerry Manuel - 2009 Mets Version Of The Green Mile

I just don't get it. Jerry Manuel has just relegated Pat Misch to the bull pen. Granted, Misch didn't pitch well his last start, lasting only a little over an inning, but Manuel is managing much the way Willie Randolph did at the end...As if he was getting ready to march down The Green Mile. As Richard Crenna stated in The Green Mile .

First he move Parnell from the pen to the starting rotation, then moved him back to the pen again. Granted, Parnell didn't pitch well, but instead of looking at this dismal season as a chance to see what he might have for 2010 or 2011, he is still managing as if this season isn't over yet. To quote Richard Crenna from First Blood , "It's over Johnny." Use this time to see what you have. You cannot get into the post season. The Mets will lose 90+ games this year. Those are facts. use this time to see what you might have. Let the kids play, fail, succeed, learn.

First Parnell, now Misch. Misch had pitched well for a few starts, but faltered of late. Now he is banished to the pen. Why? To see more of what? It's expected Stoner will get a shot, which is good, but Stoner is at least a year away. This team is going nowhere, and Manuel has to allow them to pitch without them being concerned if they throw one bad pitch their position in the starting rotation is over.

Manuel is managing like he is awaiting his walk down the Green Mile. He hasn't done a good job this year, but for crying out loud, I want to see the General Manuel from June of last year. The guy he was hard, but caring. Disciplined yet understanding. But after watching many boneheaded incomprehensible moves this year, he leaves me scratching my head.

Maybe the Mets should start escorting Manuel down that Green Mile.