Another factor is a lot of what he did was due to being protected vs RHP and not having to face them for most of the season.

But you can at least repeat that by platooning him with Duda in LF.

Keith and Gary were bashing Valdy in 2011…when he was still in the minors…

then Gary has the nerve to say that once you get a bad rep, its almost impossible to shake because of the media…

How on earth is he supposed to learn how to hit lefties ?

We are NOT making a playoff run this year….why stunt his growth

My points exactly and how transcending that attitude toward player personnel decisions, team development and individuals does more damage and good. Why else did we see a let-down in team performance so quickly after the all-star break? There is something about the human spirit that needs to be considered when it comes to bringing out the best in athletic competition.

He’d fit right in with the rest of Washington.

My comment goes way beyond the Beltran trade to the ignoring of the positive influence on the young players and helping them with their maturity and growth that Joe D. alluded to/

I used Beltran as an example to point out how the analytical Sandy Alderson fails to recognize the importance of the human ingredient. Shipping off Beltran and KRod in 2011 was a morale breaker for the team that had pulled to within six games in the loss column of the wild card. Yes, we all understand about the money situation but as Metsie and others have alluded to, the Mets staying in the playoff hunt could have drawn more fans to the park and more than made up for both the cost of retaining Beltran and KRod (including that vesting option). it is my own opinion that Sandy did not want to take the risk of potential revenue against sure fire savings and that caused more damage to the organization and the fan base that did not have to happen.

There is so much evidence of how Sandy ignores anything he cannot decipher through analysis. His emphasis on PPA rather than the individual’s strengths and shortcomings and enforcing that mindset through the organization Determining it was fiscally unnecessary to retain the Port St. Lucie rookie team only to find it was indeed necessary for player development just twelve months. He also has the ability to lie to the fan base with a straight face – something we know Omar could not do when trying to cover-up things for the ownership – and because he does it so well, not appearing uncomfortable as most others would, it is also reflective of one’s character.

This is not meant as a criticism of Sandy the individual but of Sandy when it comes to business. We do not know the personal side of him and to make any additional criticism of him as a person would be unfair. We saw that the Boss was completely different than being the bully with people who did not work for him.

Bottom line is though it does take objectivity to put together a baseball franchise that is so often going to hurt the feelings of those who are released, traded, etc. there is also the emotional side that is needed to be reflected throughout the organization in order to make it a successful one.

If leadership dont matter get rid of Wright while you’re at it.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1402035-are-the-mets-considering-scott-hairston-as-their-big-free-agent-signing

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On the state of the outfield particularly, Alderson quipped: “What outfield? We’re gonna bring those fences in another 150 feet.”

Asked where the outfielders will come from, the GM again quipped, saying: “A cardboard box?”

Lucas Duda in left field, though? “Yes,” Alderson said. “He does come with a lot of furniture, though. I mean baggage. I’m sorry. He’s very definitely in the mix. We’re counting on him.”

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A good lawyer/ bad liar who is even worse at comedy…

if this baseball thing doesnt work Sandy can have a bright future in politics

he can be a late-game defensive replacement / pinch-hitter

Its not the money or the years its the playing time

He is a 4th OF which every team needs. He provides some pop and has the capability to give you 15 or so HRs a year off the bench pinch hitting and spot starting. For a price of a few million, not a bad piece to have.

Hairston was a steal this past season. $1.1M for 20 HRs…every GM in the league would take that. While I dont think he will duplicate what he did this year, resigning him at a reasonable rate makes sense. If someone offers $4M-$5M a year, the Mets need to let him walk.

Until Sandy appreciates the human qualities that are not measured in stats he will never understand that point.

He’s got power, which we need. He’s not looking for a big money long term deal. We don’t have a lot to offer.

He wouldn’t be blocking anyone ready to debut from the farm.

Sign him to a year with an option.

If he stinks, he’ll still be the least of our problems and can be dropped.

If he plays well but the team is out of the playoff hunt at the trade dealine, ship him off for a younger player.

If he plays well and the team is in the playoff hunt…well that is the best case scenerio.