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The saga of dysfunction didn't end with Madoff. Several regrettable decisions underscored the organizational incompetence. Under the Wilpons’ stewardship, management was marked by nepotism and a conflicting focus between personal agendas and the overall health of the team.
Jeff Wilpon’s tenure as CEO was particularly criticized. His overbearing presence led to disastrous management decisions. From meddling in player health decisions, as seen with former star Pedro Martinez, to making ill-advised public comments that embarrassed the organization, Jeff's influence illustrated how deeply flawed the leadership structure was.