Lighting Rod

With the acquisition of closer Francisco Rodriquez, the New York Mets fill their biggest hole by adding a man who holds the single season saves record. Rodriquez also gives the Mets another guy who loves to dance on the field. Something they have not been able to back up. They've fired up division rivals in the process, and it has cost them.

Listen to Samori Benjamin and WBAI program Director Bernard White talk about the firing of Willie Randolph by the New York Mets on the morning it happened. Also hear Samori's report with Mets infielder Damion Easley and Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington about the importance of African-American managers in major league baseball.