The Mets hired Carlos Beltran to be their manager less than three months ago. By Wednesday night, they were convinced they no longer had that Carlos Beltran.
They knew a rookie manager — especially in New York, particularly for a win-now team — would face substantial obstacles. But one of those would not be credibility with players. He was Carlos Beltran. He could walk into a room and instantly command the attention and respect of those inside it.
This was a huge selling point when the Mets decided to forgo experience and go with Beltran.