A baseball team finally came to its senses and hired Willie Randolph, as classy an act as anywhere in sports, as its manager. Even I will be rooting for the Mets next season.

On a Yankees team loaded with egos in the 1980s, Willie Randolph was as steady as you could get. His trademark base hit to right field always seemed to occur at the perfect time, and Randolph never clamored for any recognition for it. Granted, it's nice to be even a third base coach for a team that wins 4 World Series championships, but Randolph finally has the shot he has always deserved.