I think its fair to say the Mets do a pretty awful job at presenting themselves in the best possible light as an organization. Isn’t it time the Mets look into hiring a real public relations firm to manage their day to day operations or at the very least, how they handle a situation like the one they found themselves in with Willie Randolph?

Over at O’Dwyer PR Blog, Kevin McCauley suggests that the Mets hire Howard Rubenstein, longtime rep of the New York Yankees.

McCauley writes that Rubenstein, “would have urged the Wilpons to take the heat via a Shea Stadium press conference.” He adds, “The Mets could sure use Rubenstein’s counsel, especially with Citi Field opening next year and a new manager in charge.”

Matthew Cerrone on Mets Blog pens a great post today about how the Mets could do a lot better job at managing expectations and stop ‘leading with their chin’

There is an old adage in journalism that goes, “Never get out in front of the story,” because if the story changes or dies on the table, you’ll be lost and alone and looking like a fool. Well, i’d impart this same advice to the Mets: don’t get out in front of your results. Because when you do, and you fail, like last season, you look lost, alone and foolish, and what’s worse, you drag us with you.

In addition to Matt’s post, one of the commenters ‘CoreyNYC’ made an excellent point.

This team prices its tickets based on who the opponent is, thereby reducing the perceived value of going to see the Mets.

When they charge more to see the Mets play the Giants than they did the day before when the Mets were playing the Reds, the message is that the Giants & Barry Bonds are the real reason why you should come to Shea, not to see the 25 guys wearing Mets uniforms.

I agree with Matt, and with Corey’s point above 100%. I’ve written about how I wish that someone would take charge of the Mets marketing and public relations department who is more in touch with the fans. The Met always seem to put themselves in a position where they’re ripe for ridicule.

I have yet to hear the Mets come out with a new slogan this year, and thats a good thing. How about we just play the games for once and let the chips fall where they may.