If there’s one thing we learned about Brodie Van Wagenen in his first year as New York Mets General Manager it’s how much he likes to make a big splash. We can argue about the managerial hire and whether or not it qualifies. Considering how much Carlos Beltran means to the fanbase, I say it counts.
A big splash like this is one way to get the fans excited again. While hiring Beltran certainly put eyeballs on the team and got our blood pumping, it needs to be the first of many changes to the team.