IPCT (In Press Conference Transcript) Introducing Sandy

[Benjamin Grimm]

Might as well get this kicked off.

What kinds of things would you like to hear Sandy say?

I'm hoping for something like this:

"I know that we're somewhat constrained by a few large contracts, but I do have a plan for the Mets to be competitive in 2011 while we build for 2012 and beyond."

[seawolf17]

"While I'm here, I'd also like to introduce Bobby Valentine as our new manager."

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

"I know I have a reputation as a no-nonsense guy but I must tell you: I'm not wearing pants today."

[Guest Edgy DC]

I'd like to see the aurora rising behind him.

I'd like to see the Spanish-languish media present and treated well.

I'd like, if Jon Heyman asks a douchey question, to get told, "You know, that's a real douchey question." Even better if Mr. Met just mutely lifts his hands in astonishment to his huge face and then hangs the great orb downward, shaking it in disbelief, embarassed for mankind and anthropmorphic baseball-kind.

I'd like to see Gilbert Gottfried introduce Alderson, and then Alderson take the podium and look at Gottfried like he's from Mars.

I'd love Bobby Vee introduced right after him.

Fred calling for a moment of silence for Bill Shannon would be nice.

[Ceetar]

Announce an extension for Reyes?

Really not expecting much ground breaking though.

[Ceetar]

Actually, I hope he answers any allusions to the steroid era with an accusation that o'connor has asked him for a job.

[Guest Edgy DC]

That would be dynamite.

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

Joke about Madoff losses, then winkingly "point and shoot" at a quietly fuming Jeffy.

Also, I'd like to see him hit a guy. Just, y'know, to set a tone.

Also also, I hope he wears his New York tie to the press conference. I keep hearing New York ties are important to this bunch.

[Valadius]

"I'd like to present my deputies, John Ricco, Paul DePodesta, J.P. Ricciardi, and Omar Minaya."

"I'd also like to present Ian O'Connor with this cardboard cutout of Derek Jeter's butt."

[metirish]

No more giving away outs

[seawolf17]

Edgy DC wrote: if Jon Heyman asks a douchey question

If?

[Guest Edgy DC]

I've got a lot of work to do today, but there are bullets of cool flying all over the place and I need to hide under the desk.

[Ceetar]

Francesa said this will be about Alderson, and nothing else. No one else will speak (besides introducing him), no one else will do any interviews (i.e. Fred won't speak to him)

Guess not Reyes announcement extension either.

[G-Fafif]

Sounds like this is mostly about Francesa.

[Benjamin Grimm]

Ron Darling: "This is joyous day for Mets fans!"

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

Moment of silence! Agee nailed it.

[G-Fafif]

Moment of silence for Bill Shannon, reminiscent of honoring Bob Mandt before Omar/Jerry axing. One worries over who will leave us before manager is named.

[Benjamin Grimm]

Edgy DC wrote: Fred calling for a moment of silence for Bill Shannon would be nice.

Close! It was Dave Howard who called for the moment of silence.

[Guest Edgy DC]

I love this team.

[G-Fafif]

W2K, yo.

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

Uncle Saul with a big smile.

[Benjamin Grimm]

"I know I have a reputation as a no-nonsense guy but I must tell you: I'm not wearing pants today."

Wow! He's not wearing pants!

[Valadius]

Look at little Afterthought Jeffy.

[Benjamin Grimm]

Oops! He thinks he's in Oakland! (Kind of like Casey's Knickerbockers comment.)

[Ceetar]

Interview starts by cutting off Francessa, and a joke about the size of the media. I'm on board.

[Guest Kong76]

"Sandy, where do you stand on bunting?"

"Bunting is for losers! Bifl, if you will."

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

I just came.

[Benjamin Grimm]

Manager interviews will begin next week.

[seawolf17]

2:12 is the first Moneyball reference.

[Benjamin Grimm]

"A manager needs to reflect the general philosophy of the organization."