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Why Omar Minaya Failed And What It Means For The Future

In 2002, Major League Baseball owned the Expos. The offseason before, the Expos had narrowly avoided contraction, because the Twins, the other team in line for contraction, had another year on their lease of the Metrodome. Full Article at Amazin' Avenue

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  1. New York Mets owner Fred Wilpon, left, talks to the team's general manager, Omar Minaya, in Wilpon's private box during the Mets' baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Citi Field in New York, Thursday, July 30, 2009.
  2. LONG ISLAND CITY, NY - DECEMBER 17:  General Manager Omar Minaya and Francisco Rodriquez of the New York Mets pose for a photo during a press conference to introduce Rodriquez on December 17, 2008 at the Citigroup Building in New York City.
  3. LONG ISLAND CITY, NY - DECEMBER 17:  Francisco Rodriquez of the New York Mets speaks to the media as General Manager Omar Minaya looks on during a press conference to introduce Rodriquez on December 17, 2008 at the Citigroup Building in New York City.
  4. NEW YORK - JUNE 23:  General Manager Omar Minaya of the New York Mets walks past interim manager Jerry Manuel prior to game against the Seattle Mariners on June 23, 2008 at Shea Stadium in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.
  5. ANAHEIM, CA - JUNE 17:  New York Mets general manager Omar Minaya addresses the media at a press conference called to name Jerry Manuel as the interim manager at Angel Stadium on June 17, 2008 in Anaheim, California.
  6. NEW YORK - MAY 17:  General Manager Omar Minaya of the New York Mets looks on before the game against the New York Yankees on May 17, 2008 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City.
  7. NEW YORK - APRIL 10:  General Manager Omar Minaya of the New York Mets looks on before his team plays the Philadelphia Phillies on April 10, 2008 at Shea Stadium in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.
  8. NEW YORK - APRIL 08:  General manager Omar Minaya of the New York Mets looks on as his team takes batting practice before taking on the Philadelphia Phillies before the last home opener at Shea Stadium on April 8, 2008 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.
  9. MIAMI - MARCH 31:  Owner Jeffrey H. Loria (L) of the Florida Marlins greets general manager Omar Minaya of the New York Mets on Opening Day at Dolphin Stadium on March 31, 2008 in Miami, Florida.

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