Jerry Manuel on SNY.tv - Daily News Live

Much is made about Jerry Manuel's comments about Manny Ramirez, and rightfully so. In case you missed it here are a couple of quotes from Manuel.

• "I would have no problem with people who produce in the form and fashion that Manny Ramirez produces"
• "I would love the opportunity to watch Manny hit every day"

It's clear Jerry Manuel is no fool. The Mets went 55-38 after Manuel took over for Willie Randolph. Randolph will earn $2.25 million not to manage in 2009. I guess you can say bringing Manny aboard will go a long way in getting Manuel a lucrative contract and an extension, as Randolph's pathetic contract comes off the books at the end of the 09 campaign.

Now, what I find most interesting is Manuel's lukewarm answer to a question regarding Castillo's ability to comeback after knee troubles and being the object of Met fans scorn. Manuel responded by saying, "couldn't say one way or another, what he's (Castillo) gonna do." He goes on to say, "we'll have to do something to put out the best team ." Now I ask you, why aren't the Mets making a move on the O-Dog, as baseball's version of a double coupon sale is going on this off season?