Omar the Angel?

The former New York Mets GM Omar Minaya has made his way into the headlines again. In an intriguing development, Minaya is being considered for the vacant GM position in the Angels organization. No beat writer will be safe. Seriously though, it may not be a bad fit.

While with the Mets, he was the architect of an N.L. East winner. Never mind the fact that they collapsed, had far too many odd injuries in the following seasons and had a medical staff that makes the three stooges look like geniuses. What made him an interesting choice in the New York area was his ethnicity and the team's payroll at the time.

The current Angels are in a similar situation. They can spend money. They are looking for a change. They are planted firmly in an area of the country that boasts one of the highest Latino communities in the nation. He would be embraced there much like he initially was in New York. He may also be able to bring big name Latin American players like Albert Pujols and K-Rod there.

That may be one thing they are counting on. Like the Mets once did. If he were to use the time he spent with the Mets wisely and learn from his mistakes here, he may have a chance to be a strength to that organization.

Not many writers are bigger critics of him than I am, but he showed some glimmer of talent as a GM with the Mets and I am sure I am not alone in wishing him luck. Just as long as he steers clear of those L.A. hotels in the early morning hours, he should be fine.