Bobby Valentine, on WFAN’s midday show with Joe Benigno and Evan Roberts said he sees the Mets going all the way to the World Series this year and thinks Willie Randolph will take them further than he ever did.

“I think it’s their year. I think it’s destiny for this team,” Valentine said. “I see the Yankees New York Yankees making a run, but I can see the Mets making a run that gets them to the World Series and a win in the World Series.”

Valentine said he could see himself returning to the states to coach a MLB team again but right now he’s happy where he is.

“I think Willie is going to turn that thing around and have a wonderful managerial career. Whether or not I end up back in MLB or in New York that will (be) somebody else’s offer and then my decision to have to make afterwards, but right now I am where I am and I have a job.”

I know there are mixed feelings about Valentine amongst Mets fans but I am firmly entrenched in the Bobby V fan club. I miss having him around and wish him the best of luck in Japan. I hope someday down the line he finds his way back into the Mets organization.