I'll keep telling it like it is. (My Turn).

OK, I'll get it out of the way at the top. I am following what the Mets do. I still consider myself a fan. I think their talent just isn't clicking yet. They're better than their record indicates and are not the worst team in the National League--not as bad as the Padres, but the Padres get a free pass because they're the Padres and don't have to play in New York.

And that's about all I need to say because while I still have friends on the Mets, I have to worry about 29 other teams in my new job on Baseball Tonight.

In case there are any misconceptions: I'm not on ESPN just for the exposure until another managerial job opens. After managing 3,000 games or whatever, I don't think you need to worry about "keeping your name out there." Besides, most of the people doing the hiring probably have someone else in mind. I like what I'm doing now; this is my job. I've never been a two-girl guy.

Television has been a learning experience for me. Luckily, I have very good teachers--our quarterback, Karl Ravech, and Harold Reynolds--who make me look as good as I can. The most challenging part of this job is being succinct. I have a hard time expressing myself in a limited time frame, if you can imagine that. It's an art form, and it helps to have rhythm.

Our show is scripted, but without any words. The producers and directors know there are certain topics we're going to address, and you need to make points but be limited in the discussion before the commercial starts. (I have noticed on nights when Chris Berman hosts he has a little less concern for time.)

Becoming a member of the media hasn't been the most difficult of transitions. In 15 years of major league managing, I had a cordial relationship with the media--in New York I held news conferences before and after almost ...