Matthew Cerrone wonders if Jeff Wilpon really is a meddler:

To be fair, in talking with people close to the team, as well as deep in the organization, I truly believe Wilpon is at a crossroads and understands that things cannot continue down the same path of the last few seasons. Now, I have no idea if that also means his involvement, but I always get the impression he feels he had to be involved because of Omar Minaya’s weakened power position, and the team’s simultaneous struggles with communication, medical protocol, ballpark criticism, and so on. Actually, I get the feeling Jeff Wilpon considered firing Omar Minaya last winter, but other owners felt otherwise… and so Wilpon was left in a position to bridge the gap, earning him a reputation of being a ‘meddler.’ In his view, they say, he feels he had no choice but to be involved.

This is how the story goes, at least. I have no idea if it’s true or not. And, frankly, I don’t really care. It’s his team, he can do with it what he wants, or not. I just want the Mets to get the best possible GM, earn back the respect of the city and the game and their fans, and start winning again, so this can all become fun again.

The problem isn’t Wilpon meddling, he goes about it the wrong way. He should take a lesson from the departed George Steinbrenner, who will be honored at Yankee Stadium tonight. Everyone’s job depends on the team winning. Call up the GM after every loss and demand to know what happened. Berate your manager in the press. On top of that, be willing to acquire the best talent. Few will like you very much, but the fans will love the results.