Gotham Classic / New York Mets / Top Story The New York Mets: Destined To Fail (Part 2) by Mark HealeySeptember 28, 2009September 28, 2009 Though he had a large hand in running the “day-to-day operations’ of the baseball team while holding a minority share in the team, once Fred Wilpon became a full partner, “he dove right into every facet of the club”, said one former club employee.