--- In gilhodgeshalloffamesupport@y..., tres_bradshaw <no_reply@y...>
wrote:
> Hello Gil Fans!
>
> As an Oakland A's fan, and an obvious fan of Gil's, I find it
> interesting that Art Howe has left the A's for the Mets. As a fan
of
> Howe's for many years, I have always felt that he and Gil have a
very
> similar managerial style. As a matter of fact, Art's presence in
the
> dugout seems eerily similar to Gil's. They are both quiet leaders
> that have heavy influence over their players, both young and old.
I
> wish all the best for Art in NY, although my heart is broken with
his
> leaving Oakland. I am quite sure that after 2 or 3 years, Art will
> make the Mets once again World Series contenders!
>
> I am just wondering if any writers in NY have noticed what I have.
> Am I the only one that thinks this?????
>
> Would welcome any feedback.
>
> Hope to see everyone in Cooperstown next year!
>
> -Tres Bradshaw
> Greensboro, NC
TO DATE WHATEVER NY NEWSPAPERS I GET IN NY SEEM TO PLAY UP HOWE WAS
SECOND CHOICE BUT HE IS HANDLING IT IN "GIL'S"QUIET STRONG MANNER.
THE WFAN-660 RADIO STATION GIVES IT A LOT OF TIME--HAD WILPON AND
PHILLIPS ON YESTERDAY---SEEM OPTIMISTIC
YES I DO HOPE TO SEE YOU IN COOPERSTOWN THIS JULY
JOE D'AG