Murray was one of several acquisitions the Mets made (including Bobby Bonilla, Willie Randolph, and Bret Saberhagen) to try to regain their winning ways.
After being released by the White Sox, Manuel joined the New York Mets in 2005 as the first base and outfield coach under new manager Willie Randolph.
With Stennett's position at second base secure in a line up loaded with young hitters such as Dave Parker, Richie Zisk, and Rich Hebner and complimented by veterans Willie Stargell and Manny Sanguillen, Pittsburgh traded up-and-coming second baseman Willie Randolph to the New York Yankees after the 1975 season.
Randolph ended his first season as manager of the 2005 Mets with an 83–79 record, the first time the franchise had finished above .500 since 2001, and 12 games better than the prior season.
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In 2004, Randolph was named Mets manager for the 2005 season, despite never having managed before at any level of baseball.
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Randolph grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and graduated from Samuel J. Tilden High School, where he was a star athlete and was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 7th round of the 1972 draft.
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