There has been growing discontent within the Mets fan base regarding Willie Randolph, somehow making him solely responsible for the mediocre play by the Mets over the last 100 or so games. While Willie has had a hand in some of the reasons why the Mets have been so disappointing, the idea that he’s responsible is overblown.

Is firing Willie going to make Carlos Delgado the hitter he was pre-2007?

Is firing Willie going to suddenly allow Jose Reyes to focus?

Is firing Willie going to make Carlos Beltran a better hitting in clutch situations?

The bottom line is that the players are not executing and I don’t know a manager that would replace Willie that can cure those problems. Willie can’t pick up a bat or throw a pitch for them.

Firing Willie would make some fans happy, and the front office’s hand may be forced to fire Willie simply as a public relations move. I simply don’t believe it changes all that much. In order for the Mets to play better, Willie doesn’t have to be a better manager, the Mets have to be better players.

Bottom line, you are grown men. Do your jobs and Willie can keep his.