Jeff Wilpon threw his support behind embattled GM Omar Minaya Tuesday, but the Mets' chief operating officer also issued a public apology to Daily News beat writer Adam Rubin that went beyond the one Minaya had made the previous day. At a press conference Monday, Minaya openly questioned the reporter's motives behind a series of exclusive stories that ultimately led to VP of player development Tony Bernazard's firing.
"After some reflection, I thought it was important to come out and talk to everybody. We're very sorry about what happened (Monday)," Wilpon said before yesterday's game against Colorado. "It was the wrong forum. The wrong time. The wrong situation for Omar to express himself in that way." Continue
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