Can You Cano?

[HahnSolo]

Yeah I think Jeff believes he's showing that the Mets aren't to be messed with, but in reality it sounds kind of desperate. And I'd say that might explain why the return to Seattle was pricier than many (myself included) thought it should have been.

Ann Richards quote on W kind of applies to Jeff whenever he speaks: "born with a silver foot in his mouth."

[batmagadanleadoff]

What's the point of trying to figure Jeff out? He's a fucking idiot.

[G-Fafif]

HahnSolo wrote: Ann Richards quote on W kind of applies to Jeff whenever he speaks: "born with a silver foot in his mouth."

Richards said it about the elder Bush (George HW, not Prescott). Jim Hightower's appraisal that Bush was born on third and thought he hit a triple would also apply here.

[Centerfield]

HahnSolo wrote: Yeah I think Jeff believes he's showing that the Mets aren't to be messed with, but in reality it sounds kind of desperate. And I'd say that might explain why the return to Seattle was pricier than many (myself included) thought it should have been. Ann Richards quote on W kind of applies to Jeff whenever he speaks: "born with a silver foot in his mouth."

I didn't watch the press conference, but the articles look like there are a lot of Jeff quotes.

So I guess we are not even pretending that Jeff is not involved anymore right?

Basically Jeff Wilpon is our GM, and Brodie is his spokesman.

[Benjamin Grimm]

Centerfield wrote: Basically Jeff Wilpon is our GM, and Brodie is his spokesman.

I doubt that that's the case. More likely it's that Jeff wants to share in the glory of the moment, and since he's there, he's going to get questions directed at him.

[Edgy MD]

Phillies Owner John Middleton: "We're going into this expecting to spend money. And maybe even be a little bit stupid about it. We just prefer not to be completely stupid."

Jeff Wilpon: "Hold my beer."

[Guest d'Kong76]

Jeff Wilpon: "Hold my beer."

More likely, hold my pinot grigio spritzer... but, yeah...

[smg58]

The Phillies’ deal for Segura was perfectly reasonable in comparison, especially since they moved Santana’s contract in the process. And they let the Nationals — who, last I checked, were also division rivals of the Phillies — outbid then on Corbin. Nothing stupid yet. From them, at least.

[Centerfield]

New York Mets executive Jeff Wilpon said the team aggressively pushed to acquire Edwin Diaz in part to "block" the rival Philadelphia Phillies from trading for the All-Star closer. Wilpon told reporters Tuesday that the Mets believed that if they failed to agree on a deal with the Mariners, Seattle would ultimately trade Diaz to Philadelphia. Jeff Wilpon: Mets wanted to 'block' rival Phillies from All-Star closer Edwin Diaz Psst! Jeff! The Phillies are also interested in Bryce and Manny!

JW: No way we were going to let a closer with electric stuff like that go to the Phillies. TAKE THAT YOU CHEESESTEAK LICKING MUTHAFUCKAS!!!!!

Hey Jeff, what about future Hall of Famer Bryce Harper. Are you going to block that too?

JW: Nah I'm good.

[Edgy MD]

The paradoxical logic would almost be worth it just to hear Jeff yell "CHEESESTEAK LICKING MUTHAFUCKAS!!!!!" at a public press conference.

[Benjamin Grimm]

Andy Martino wrote: It's probably too soon to say that there is momentum for a universal DH, but let's put it this way -- many folks in the game believe that the change will occur before Cano's contract expires. The Mets surely know this, and while they acquired Cano with every intention to keep him at second base until further notice, it's possible they will have an appealing option for him as he nears 40.

[smg58]

Of course, if Cano is not that good of a hitter by the end of his contract, why would sticking him at DH be an appealing option? (Assuming people still care about baseball once the current commissioner gets through ruining it, that is.)