Dec
1
2011

Alderson On Reyes: I Only Know What I Read In The Papers

An article by Joe D

Sandy Alderson just finished a very short conference call with reporters. Adam Rubin was gracious enough to fill is un via Twitter. I’ll be on my own conference call with Alderson later on with other Mets bloggers.

Follow Adam on Twitter at @AdamRubinESPN

As I mentioned in a comment earlier, I had my doubts about that Reyes offer being bandied about by Jon Heyman. It would go against what Alderson specifically told us last month that he would no make any offer until Reyes is done shopping and gets back to him for a counter-offer.

As a matter of fact, you can throw out every dumb rumor you’ve read about regarding Reyes in the last two weeks. Alderson has not spoken to him once during that span. he does hope to catch up with Reyes in Dallas at the Winter Meetings.

The Posada rumor was also a bunch of bunk… Big surprise huh?

Also, closer market higher than anything he expected, and add catcher and second base to the shopping list.

About the Author: Joe DeCaro

I'm a lifelong Mets fan who loves writing and talking about the Amazins' 24/7. From the Miracle in 1969 to the magic of 1986, and even the near misses in '73 and '00, I've experienced it all - the highs and the lows. I started Mets Merized Online in 2005 to feed my addiction. Follow me on Twitter @metsmerized.

7 Comments + Add Comment

Alex68 December 1, 2011 at 3:00 pm

LMAO… i thought the same thing, is he serious??? what’s next, he doesn’t watch the game he check the stats in the box score?? ohhh, wait….
- Met Maniac December 1, 2011 at 3:18 pm
  
  Alex! Ive been trying to stay out of trouble here and hardly comment like I used to. Que pasa?
  - Alex68 December 1, 2011 at 3:25 pm
    
    Maniac, mi amigo, what’s good. we need you here man, all this apologist are still here.. don’t get lost my good friend..
Oklahoma Met Fan December 1, 2011 at 3:58 pm

“I certainly would hope we’d have conversations by the time we get to Dallas, or at Dallas”

I admit, I have no idea how MLB negotiations with FA’s work, but doesn’t Sandy have, at the very least, a company cell phone to maybe call Reyes or his people with?
- Donal December 1, 2011 at 4:02 pm
  
  There is no cell phone plan. the Wilpons are waiting for approval from Boost Mobile.
The Coop December 1, 2011 at 8:38 pm

The flip side of the coin is that Reyes’ agent may be keeping him on a short leash. Truth is, if Reyes wanted to truly negotiate with the Mets, he would have given them a number/years by now, but he’s shopping around. But of course as per usual, we’ll go with the sensational and cater to the lunatic fringe.
sarge December 2, 2011 at 2:25 pm

I like that one Donal, I guess they haven’t heard that even persons with no income can get a cell and free limited minutes!

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Team	W	L	Pct.	GB
Braves	24	18	.571	-
Nationals	23	20	.535	1.5
Phillies	20	23	.465	4.5
Mets	16	24	.400	7.0
Marlins	11	32	.256	13.5

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