Terry Collins 2 year extension & option

[Edgy MD]

I don't know if Rising Apple just didn't go with it, but a statement on the coaches would have been nice. Maybe Sandy's quote about commitment to philosophy and/or Terry's statement about strikeouts and lack o' power were in response to questions about coaching.

[Edgy MD]

Jared Diamond wrote: Alderson on whether the Mets could award a $100 million contract: "That�s more of a strategic question than a resource question."

Fantastic. Part answer, part deflection. He'd make a great evil genius.

[Benjamin Grimm]

He's ignoring the distinction between the words "would" and "could".

[metirish]

Edgy MD wrote: Alderson on whether the Mets could award a $100 million contract: "That�s more of a strategic question than a resource question." Fantastic. Part answer, part deflection. He'd make a great evil genius.

He certainly makes a good asshole.

[Edgy MD]

He's ignoring the distinction between the words "would" and "could".

Yeah, that's the genius. He subtly implies that they could, for the right player, but knowing that the media would seize on an explicit statement that they could as a promise that the team would or will (a promise the media would surely hang on him like a millstone), his deflection is slathered in plausible deniability.

Frustrating, yes, but no presidential spokesman ever handled the media so well. I have no idea how a guy constructs answers on the spot that are simultaneously honest, evasive, and complex enough that by the time you figure out what he said, he's two questions down the road.

[metirish]

I agree Edgy, not sure if Alderson expected that to be part of his job when he was hired, he has certainly adapted to the role though.

[Edgy MD]

Dan Warthan also gets a two-year deal.

/ceetar's head explodes

[Ceetar]

Edgy MD wrote: Dan Warthan also gets a two-year deal. /ceetar's head explodes

I was expected it. we all know Sandy isn't infallible in his decision making.

Edgy MD wrote: Alderson on whether the Mets could award a $100 million contract: "That�s more of a strategic question than a resource question." Fantastic. Part answer, part deflection. He'd make a great evil genius.

Puma quotes slightly differently: Mike Puma @NYPost_Mets
Alderson on possibility of signing a $100M player: "It's not out of the question, but will we do it? That's more of a strategic question."

[Edgy MD]

A true asshole answer would be, "Well, technically, Daisuke is a $100 million player. Next question."

[metirish]

metirish wrote: Not surprised I guess, I really have no idea what the expectations are with this club right now or next season.

Well, now I know, just saw Terry at his presser saying " we have big expectations going into next season, time to put some wins up".