N.Y. Mets: Mickey Callaway's Clock Reads Two Minutes To Midnight

From the desk of:  HEAD-BUTTING MR. MET

PREDICTION THEATER

As the sham slowly unravels, Mets will execute textbook 

maneuver and wipe out the manager and coaching staff.

I believe the recent meeting between Jeff Wilpon, BVW, and Mickey Callaway, was more like two people doing all the talking and one person doing all the listening.

Callaway is not the Mets overwhelming problem.  He's not even the second, third, or fourth most serious issue afflicting the club.  But he's likely to pay the price for being a problem nonetheless.  Because when the text book calls for a fall guy, the manager is usually the first to go.

It's unfortunate how badly Brodie Van Wagenen's new look roster is failing Mickey.  But with no extra money to spend, and virtually no more prospects to either utilize or trade, Brodie Van Wagenen must impact the team in even newer and more creative ways than ever.  That said, I've long believed BVW would love nothing more than to replace Callaway.  After all, Brodie did not hire him.  All he needs is justifiable cause in order to make an in-season switch - something even uncommon to the Mets.  And it now appears as if Brodie has all the cause he needs: a sub-par record, and a listless performance against the dregs of the league.  There is little defense for losing two straight (and the series) against moribund Miami Marlins club, much less getting shut out with but one hit to show on Saturday.  In a dugout interview on Saturday, BVW's detachment from Callaway appeared to outwardly manifest, if for a moment.

I also sense firing Mickey Callaway alone will not suffice.  While this weekend's losing series against Miami may have effectively sealed his fate, I do not believe Mickey is the only person under threat of sudden unemployment.  The only way for Brodie to keep perpetuating this bold new narrative is to expand the purge.  Hitting coach Chili Davis may get the ax, as well as assistant hitting coach Tom Slater.  In fact, I wouldn't put it past BVW to fire Glenn Sherlock and Gary Disarcina, particularly where it concerns Disarcina's seemingly ineffective work with Amed Rosario.

Dave Eiland ... tough call.

Otherwise Jeff Wilpon needs fall guys and he needs them now.

And so I expect extensive, albeit cosmetic changes are forthcoming.