UPDATE: 4:00pm – Francesa just announced he expects Alderson around the 4:40pm today.
Original Post: 3:41pm – WFAN’s Mike Francesa will interview new Mets GM Sandy Alderson some time around 4:00pm.
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Oct 29
Audio: Listen “Live” To Sandy Alderson On WFAN’s “Mike’d UP”
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25 comments
GravediggerHebner
10/29/2010-3:42pm at 3:42 pm (UTC -4)
Or as I like to call it, Mike D’uh.
Mr North Jersey
10/29/2010-3:42pm at 3:42 pm (UTC -4)
GravediggerHebner
10/29/2010-4:14pm at 4:14 pm (UTC -4)
In case anyone hasn’t already seen it, Sandy Alderson’s tie:
http://www.metsblog.com/2010/10/29/photo-sandy-aldersons-mets-tie/
Mr North Jersey
10/29/2010-4:17pm at 4:17 pm (UTC -4)
Is that Mr Met? I can barely make it out.
GravediggerHebner
10/29/2010-4:20pm at 4:20 pm (UTC -4)
It’s very hard to tell, hopefully someone has a more direct photo, but yes it says “Mets” in the team font and has the Mr. Met image.
I wondered why Kevin Burkhardt commented on his tie, now I understand.
metsfan4decades
10/29/2010-4:24pm at 4:24 pm (UTC -4)
Someone commented:
‘I thought the Mets wanted to hire someone with no ties to the organization’.
GravediggerHebner
10/29/2010-4:34pm at 4:34 pm (UTC -4)
In my best Ms. Krabappel voice: “Ha!”
Mr North Jersey
10/29/2010-4:28pm at 4:28 pm (UTC -4)
This from Rubin,
- Player development. Alderson strongly believes in building from within — partially because of the economics, partially because those are the players to which fans becomes attached.
“The Ike Davises and so forth of the world … fans begin to establish a bond with those players,” Alderson said. “Those players have upside. We’re not exactly sure what that upside is. I’ve always had a preference for holding on to our own talent and seeing how far it can go. If it succeeds and realizes its full potential, we benefit. If it doesn’t, I think we’ve still made the right decision in terms of our fan base.
“As far as players in that middle group [David Wright and Jose Reyes], I don’t think we’re going to go out actively trying to move anybody. But, at the same time, let’s see what’s out there. So, to that extent, I don’t think anybody is untouchable. On the other hand, clearly there are a few players that represent a core for this franchise. You’ve got to be careful about trading those players, I think.”
http://proxy.espn.go.com/blog/new-york/mets/post/_/id/11571/alderson-talking-points
Mr North Jersey
10/29/2010-4:30pm at 4:30 pm (UTC -4)
Sounds like there is going to be a youth movement coming to Queens. “Baby Mets Unite”!
GravediggerHebner
10/29/2010-4:38pm at 4:38 pm (UTC -4)
It’s my opinion that given the unfortunate salary structure of the team a noticeable number of young, cheap players is a necessity in the immediate future.
Thankfully Thole, Davis & Niese fit that description and would seem to have prominent roles, and a few other players such as Tejada and Parnell who also meet that description could be useful. And I imagine there are others I’m overlooking.
njstuckintx
10/29/2010-4:41pm at 4:41 pm (UTC -4)
So no trading Ike for Fielder.
Mr North Jersey
10/29/2010-4:49pm at 4:49 pm (UTC -4)
Quote from Alderson:
“I don’t view the mgr as an extension of me”
“I believe you have to take NY into account.”
“I love a mgr that will kick ass and take names”
Mr North Jersey
10/29/2010-5:10pm at 5:10 pm (UTC -4)
Alderson: “We will develop a standard of excellence here.”
metsfan4decades
10/29/2010-5:18pm at 5:18 pm (UTC -4)
Alderson keeps commenting across all these interviews something along the lines of:
‘Make it safe again for Met fans to be passionate again and confident in the product we’re going to put on the field’.
He considers himself a thick skinned individual but realizes the honeymoon will probably be over in about 25 minutes here in NY.
Says he’s capable of doing the difficult, if necessary. Does he like it? Not necessarily, but you do what you have to do. That’s they way it goes.
You just knew MF would be the one to bring up Canseco, etc. Sandy outright admitted he doesn’t like answering those questions (which, IMO, he did a good job with) but said it’s part of the job and he’ll do the job.
GravediggerHebner
10/29/2010-5:18pm at 5:18 pm (UTC -4)
“Look, nobody likes to be criticized, I don’t like to answer your questions about Jose Canseco but it comes with the territory. Hopefully I won’t have to answer those questions for the next 4 years.” Alderson to Francesa on personal criticism
Mr North Jersey
10/29/2010-5:20pm at 5:20 pm (UTC -4)
lol awesome
stickguy
10/29/2010-5:27pm at 5:27 pm (UTC -4)
so from reading posts and comments, it seems that Day 1 of the new regime has been a success.
I also think that the whole “met’s are a laughingstock” business has been way overblown. And perception can change very quickly in sports.
Lot’s of people got to have fun making cracks about the mets (including many that identify as Met fans), but it is like poking a drunk sleeping bear. At some point, it is going to wake up hungover and cranky. And I imagine a hungover bear is not going to be pleasant to be around!
so the competitions worst nightmare is probably a team with a large revenue stream and ability to spend lots of money finally getting focused and efficient.
probably would piss off the media too, if they lose all the easy material of making fun of the Mets. They might have to start working for a living!
and the fans also have a short attention span. Writing off the team usually lasts until the trade for an exciting player, or go on a modest winning streak and hit 1st place!
or for some, just get a new FO in place!
metsfan4decades
10/29/2010-6:03pm at 6:03 pm (UTC -4)
Except for the overblown blog argument going over on Metsmerized right now duking it out with Amazin Avenue’s authors.
Some real passionate people arguing for and against sabermetrics being the be all/end all.
Mr North Jersey
10/29/2010-6:07pm at 6:07 pm (UTC -4)
crazy rite 4d?
metsfan4decades
10/29/2010-7:35pm at 7:35 pm (UTC -4)
Sure was.
stickguy
10/29/2010-5:29pm at 5:29 pm (UTC -4)
also, after reading so many quotes and comments, it is really hard to see this guy thinking it is a good idea to have Omar anywhere near the Mets operation.
Just let him move on to a new opportunity elsewhere, or just live on the millions the Mets still owe him.
wannybackstra
10/29/2010-5:29pm at 5:29 pm (UTC -4)
Well one positive change is apparent already: this guy speaks clearly and not in circles.
wannybackstra
10/29/2010-5:31pm at 5:31 pm (UTC -4)
I liked his discussion earlier today that he believes that identifying players is all about assessing probabilities, even if there are (obviously) circumstances which arise that intervene.
This leads me to believe that he will incorporate all sources of data, including statistical, scouting and anything else.
At the very least, this regime will approach things intellectually.
Mr North Jersey
10/29/2010-5:32pm at 5:32 pm (UTC -4)
More from Rubin:
Jeff Wilpon reiterated that Omar Minaya never requested releasing Perez or Castillo.
“We said, ‘Do you want to think about it?’” Jeff Wilpon said. “But it never came up to the point of, okay, we should release this guy today.”
- Slotting system/draft. Major League Baseball recommends signing bonuses based on a prospect’s draft position. The Mets try to be good MLB citizens and adhere to that system, but that appears as if it will change under Alderson and they will spend over the recommended amount to exploit the system, as other big-market clubs do. Sometimes, attractive players fall because of fears about their contract demands, and the Mets may now be in position to take advantage of that.
“Where he makes a decision that we should go after a player that may be different than the slot says, we’re going to follow that,” Fred Wilpon said.
Said Jeff Wilpon: “I think we’ve gone over quite a bit. Maybe we didn’t go for that reach player, and that certainly might change.”
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/mets/post/_/id/11571/alderson-talking-points
Mr North Jersey
10/29/2010-5:37pm at 5:37 pm (UTC -4)
OK anyone can have a typo but how long does it take to correct it?
Listen Now: Alderson on WFN with Francesa
http://www.metsblog.com/