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Selig’s wait-and-see approach, while frustrating to many Mets fans, is no different than his approach on most issues. He prefers teams to resolve their own problems, without interference from the commissioner.
Only in rare exceptions (read: Frank McCourt) is Selig pro-active, and only if no better options are available.
Wilpon is not McCourt, who used the Los Angeles Dodgers as his own personal ATM and failed to build trust with Selig after purchasing the team in 2004.
No, Wilpon is the game’s second-longest tenured owner, a loyal soldier to Selig, a well-respected proprietor who reinvested in his team, albeit poorly in many instances.
“He’s been a great owner, loves his team,” Selig said recently. “He’s ...
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