When was the last time a New York Mets coach had the kind of noticeable impact as Antoan Richardson in a positive way? Typically it’s the coaching staff who gets the blame for the bad with a fraction of the discussion being the credit.
The Mets lost Richardson to the Atlanta Braves last week. And however you feel about the circumstances around it, fans have a strong opinion as to the impact his loss will have.
On both sides of the ledger, we can find some truth. Things can be bad without being apocalyptic. And even though none of the four horsemen are riding by, a sense of despair is present.