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Can you blame the guy for criticizing? They've been awful. Even players' mothers are embarrassed to go out in public.

I always liked Johnny Franco. Too bad he just missed being part of the '90 "Nasty Boys:

Good for Franco; he is only telling the truth about a Mets team with no leadership at all.

In his comments Franco specifically called out David Wright as the one who was failing to provide leadership to the Mets. Really? David Wright who's playing hard in the field every day, and batting what now? Look to that mopey sleepwalker of a manager they have for leadership on the field. Look to Minaya to find players built to lead a team. Don't call out the young David Wright for not taking over the reins of this sinking ship; not only is he leading by example, but there's nobody there to lead anyway. Buncha AAA fill-ins who don't belong there in the first place.

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Originally posted 08:29 AM ET  07.02 by Atro Steals Yer Base

In his comments Franco specifically called out David Wright as the one who was failing to provide leadership to the Mets. Really? David Wright who's playing hard in the field every day, and batting what now? Look to that mopey sleepwalker of a manager they have for leadership on the field. Look to Minaya to find players built to lead a team. Don't call out the young David Wright for not taking over the reins of this sinking ship; not only is he leading by example, but there's nobody there to lead anyway. Buncha AAA fill-ins who don't belong there in the first place.

I must have missed it...when did turning over the food table and yelling "You lazy ****!" at your teammates become the definition of leadership? David Wright hits .320, drives in 100 runs, and plays a damn fine third base, all the while carrying himself like a professional.

That's some damn fine leadership right there, from where I'm sitting anyhow.

the mets have many issues, but the biggest, by far, is the injuries. this team is not recognizable on the field. You can point fingers at some of the stars on this team or the manager or GM, but too many of their top players are not on the field right now.

Right now injuries are the biggest problem.

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Originally posted 08:29 AM ET  07.02 by Atro Steals Yer Base

In his comments Franco specifically called out David Wright as the one who was failing to provide leadership to the Mets. Really? David Wright who's playing hard in the field every day, and batting what now? Look to that mopey sleepwalker of a manager they have for leadership on the field. Look to Minaya to find players built to lead a team. Don't call out the young David Wright for not taking over the reins of this sinking ship; not only is he leading by example, but there's nobody there to lead anyway. Buncha AAA fill-ins who don't belong there in the first place.

i couldnt agree more...and this is about one of the only times i will agree with a Yanks fan

I think I would say that Franco's comments were right on target if he had made them when everyone was playing. The Mets DO have a leadership problem. I think its stupid to call out Wright, but there is no proven veteran on the club who's driving the bus, and that's what they need... once everyone's back from the DL.

His comments maybe true but the fact that he airs them in the media first and calls out the one guy who is doing his job/part just shows why even X Mets are now, always have and will be losers.
Does anyone on the team now or ever been know how to act?

I'm not really impressed with Jerry Manuel managerial skills but I guess he is doing the best with what he has right now. When you suffer the amount of injuries the Mets have it is really difficult to get something going. Sure they could use a leader, and David Wright may work into that role, but it is the injuries that are killing them right now. Wright is playing well and hitting for average but the new stadium has taken a big tole on his power numbers so he probably is not too happy right now either.

Hey John, so how much leadership did you show when you were giving up Grand Slams to Brian Jordan when the Mets were in striking distance of the playoffs in 2001? How about Game 6 against Atlanta in 1999 when the Mets were up by a run in two consecutive innings and you and Benitez blew them both? Did you show leadership? How about in 1998 and 1999 when the mets were blowing leads in September. Yeah the Sept blowing leads things is not a new thing for the Mets.

Oh and one more thing Mr. Franco, when you came to Richmond County Country Club all those years with all your millions, why didn't you show some leadership and tip the bartender or the staff for Christmas like everyone else did. Frank Viola was tipping the bartenders and he wasn't even a member. You are a choker and a cheapskate. Take that to the bank.

they ought to invite him back. he's right. and until mets as an organization face that there won't be any improvement.

injuries are beside the point. even when healthy the mets have shown no heart. that said, i would agree with those who feel that david wright wasn't the guy to call out.

Franco can criticize the Mets....but don't blast Franco...he's got Italian connections, capiche? I would hate to see a member of the Mets, "swimmin' wit tha fishy's, wearing concrete shoes."

I wish he would have had Brian Jordan sleeping with the fishes. That guy killed the Mets every year.

Franco's an Italian from Bensonhurst. Like ALL Italians from Bensonhurst, he's a closet Yankees fan. He can't help but bash the Mets.

Franco said what a lot of Mets fans feel about the team. People should respect Franco for not sugarcoating the problem.