Eddie C's Mets Notebook: Sandy Alderson Answers Some Pressing Questions

By Ed Coleman
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It wasn't exactly State of the Mets, but G.M. Sandy Alderson  -  after a 1-6 road trip and watching his team lose 7 of 8 games  - met the media prior to Friday night's start of a 10-game homestand, and answered several pressing questions:

What have you been surprised by thus far?

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You recently stated that your run differential should equate to being close to a .500 team.  So why aren't you closer to being that?

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There needs to be more length to the lineup

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Will you be reluctant to be sellers at the trading deadline?

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If you're trading, are you looking for major league or major league-ready players instead of trading veterans for prospects like last year?

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The offense has not significantly improved since changing hitting coaches (Lamar Johnson for Dave Hudgens).  Are there any conclusions that can be drawn?

 

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You have a lot of very good pitching.  Are you hesitant or willing to trade for the needs that you have?

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Because of the offensive woes, will you look for complete outfielders or sluggers who can put up numbers?

 

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Are you excited about any position players at Triple AAA that could help sometime soon?

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What is the organization's stance on Noah Syndegaard at the moment?

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Finally, Alderson was asked again about his famous 90-win declaration, and again it was a point of contention

 

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C U soon

 Eddie C

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