Some of Willie Randolph’s former teammates are hoping that the attention he’s getting this weekend spurs baseball people to think of him as a manager again.
Goose Gossage says he wants the plaque Randolph is getting in Monument Park to lead the Yankees to celebrate more of their stars from the late ’70s.
“He should get another chance to manage,” says Bob Watson, the former Yankee who was also once their GM. “He’s had all kinds of experience.”
Brian Doyle, who starred in the 1978 World Series when Randolph was hurt, stumped for Randolph, the former Met skipper, too, saying, “Why isn’t Willie managing somewhere?