Davey Johnson was one of the most important figures and influential people in my career. Although Mets Extra was sanctioned by the ball club, he allowed me to approach our pre game interviews the same as a beat writer, which meant asking legit, sometimes tough questions. (More) He could have insisted that it be treated as a house organ, but he understood not only that I would be laughed off the air if we treated it that way, but that he could use those sessions as a vehicle to inform fans of his thought processes regarding in game decisions. (More)