Will Sandy Alderson take his army of GMs to New York?

by Dex on Nov 1, 2010 9:17 AM PDT

Word on the street is that Sandy Alderson is trying to get Paul DePodesta over to the Mets. To this, I say MEH!

Don't get me wrong. I love me some Paul DePodesta, but I'm not sure that it wouldn't be better for us to just go ahead and have the new regime use their guys. Also, I'm not really sure that DePodesta is even wanting to leave San Diego at this point. So I'm not so worried that he might leave because if he stays, we're OK and if he goes, we'll be sad, but OK.

In any case, does he really need to go?

If I'm DePodesta, and I'm not, I am exactly one Moneyball movie away from landing just about any number of gigs in baseball that I want. I don't need the Mets Assistant GM job (assuming that's what it would be). I've been the GM of the LOS ANGELES DODGERS. Why do I need to prove that I'm smart when it comes to baseball? THEY ARE MAKING A MOVIE ABOUT HOW SMART I AM WHEN IT COMES TO BASEBALL.

Grady Fuson on the other hand. He may be good as gone. The Padres have been building up their own scouting and player development brain trust (including hiring Pat Murphy, which I thought was an especially smart move from the perspective of high school guys choosing between college or minor leagues) and if anybody might be feeling the pinch, my guess is it's Fuson.

At this point though, it's all speculation and rumoring. What do you think? Comment in the comments section!

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by Dex on Nov 1, 2010 9:19 AM PDT reply actions

I wasn't going to until you recommended it.

Sandy Alderson looks like a bald man with a baby koala stuck to the back of his head.

Oh internet, what a wicked web you weave.

by Mad_Villain on Nov 1, 2010 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions

Who knew

that the comments section is for comments? I figured I was being rebellious all this time!

by Rich Garcia's defective eyes on Nov 1, 2010 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions

wait a minute...

We have guys named “DePaul” and “Fusion” working for us?

They should be in marketing with those kick-ass names of theirs, seriously. Quit this bobblehead doll crud. Focus on the names and the advertising. If people think they are attending some sort of pop-hip-hop show/concert, they will come to the stadium.

“Come to Petco this weekend to see the Padres with special guests ‘DePaul’ and ‘Fusion’. Also, there will be a baseball game…”

Fuson, I might like to keep…
DePodesta, he was the Dodgers GM… and I hate me dem Dodgers might powerfully.

by Zen Blade on Nov 1, 2010 10:06 AM PDT reply actions

Last time I checked Fuson was with the A's

http://oakland.athletics.mlb.com/team/front_office.jsp?c_id=oak

by Grey Suit on Nov 1, 2010 10:11 AM PDT reply actions

here's the thing

I suck at blogging. What I am good at is empowering my community to feel smarter than I am, because I am dum;

by Dex on Nov 1, 2010 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Just get one of those Men In Black mind erasers

and make us forget everything we read

New Is Always Better

by Friar Fever on Nov 1, 2010 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions

Mission Accomplished!

by Grey Suit on Nov 1, 2010 10:31 AM PDT up reply actions

My favorite internet comeback is.....

Your so dumb.

Oh internet, what a wicked web you weave.

by Mad_Villain on Nov 1, 2010 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions

Depo will get promoted to CEO, when Moorad takes full control of the club

and assumes the Chairman position.

by field39 on Nov 1, 2010 11:36 AM PDT reply actions

DePodesta is not really going to be depicted in "Moneyball".

That is, Jonah Hill is playing a character BASED on him, but his character will be named “Peter Brand” in the film. Lame.

DePo says it has nothing to do with the fact that he is sort of slim and bookish looking, while Hill is, well. . .fat.
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ti-depodestamoneyball080510

by Mr. Meadows on Nov 1, 2010 11:58 AM PDT reply actions

oh yeah

I knew that too and forgot. I AM TEH OLD>

by Dex on Nov 1, 2010 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions

Its funny they originally were going to cast Demetri Martin in that role

Which seemed like a weird choice even though he resembled DePo more than Hill. But, after seeing Taking Woodstock I think Martin could have done a good job with it. Not that Martin is some sort of great actor in that movie, but he was more than just a comedic character.

No, I don't think you're an idiot. Please don't go trying to prove me wrong about that.

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by Wonko on Nov 1, 2010 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions

I loooove Demetri.

I need new pants.

by jodes0405 on Nov 1, 2010 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions

If you love him so much why don't you marry him.

"Get your hopes up. That's what hopes are for by the way, to get up. You don't get your hopes down, you get your hopes up." -Jeffrey Tambor

by Ketchup on Nov 1, 2010 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions

If only, Pickles. If only.

I need new pants.

by jodes0405 on Nov 1, 2010 11:43 PM PDT up reply actions

I agree with Dex, in re DePo.

I’m not sure he wants to leave, either. Everything I’ve read in the last couple years says he’s very happy with his position in San Diego.

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by Zach (maestro876) on Nov 1, 2010 12:53 PM PDT reply actions

I would have to think that AGM of the Mets is a demotion from his current position

His current position also involves some marketing and other non-player-acquisition related responsibilities. He’s branched out beyond his former roles. I would imagine that all the stuff he does now is much more challenging to him than the responsibilities of an AGM.

No, I don't think you're an idiot. Please don't go trying to prove me wrong about that.

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by Wonko on Nov 1, 2010 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm not doing anything

until I see a proof of life from jbox.

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by Axion on Nov 1, 2010 1:02 PM PDT reply actions

Either

A) he was killed by the Mexican drug cartels while out rollerblading in IB… or…
B) he met a lady

"I'll tell you about it because I am here and you are distant."

by The Kipper on Nov 1, 2010 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Giants won the World Series

I just threw up in my mouth a little.

"Savvy Chicks Dig the Bullpen"

by eastbaysd on Nov 1, 2010 8:29 PM PDT reply actions

Stupid Brian Wilson doing his little save celebration

Should have been Heath fist pumping.

Mat Latos is the real deal...Go Lakers, Pads, and Bolts

by mrbarneydangles on Nov 1, 2010 11:45 PM PDT up reply actions

I threw up everywhere a lot.

by Sixto on Nov 2, 2010 2:22 AM PDT up reply actions

Meh, they rode PEDs to get to the post-season via Jose PEDen

Cheater team cheats. :-p
(Waiting for Vagiant lurkers to take the trollbait…)

Ehhhh, I don't deserve a signature...

by sdchicken on Nov 2, 2010 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions

But they do have Cain

the golden child

"Get your hopes up. That's what hopes are for by the way, to get up. You don't get your hopes down, you get your hopes up." -Jeffrey Tambor

by Ketchup on Nov 3, 2010 4:50 AM PDT up reply actions

You mean this guy?

Ehhhh, I don't deserve a signature...

by sdchicken on Nov 3, 2010 9:24 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Damn right

That beautiful beautiful son of a bitch <3

"Get your hopes up. That's what hopes are for by the way, to get up. You don't get your hopes down, you get your hopes up." -Jeffrey Tambor

by Ketchup on Nov 8, 2010 9:10 AM PST up reply actions

Oooo, purty colors.

"Savvy Chicks Dig the Bullpen"

by eastbaysd on Nov 10, 2010 3:03 AM PST up reply actions

I hope DePo stays.

I love his blog, especially during the draft. Oh, I hear he’s pretty smart too.

by Rich Garcia's defective eyes on Nov 1, 2010 10:59 PM PDT reply actions

I don't see him leaving

Alderson won’t be long for the world in the Mets job. The process of being a GM has passed him by, he’s too old school. DePo won’t hitch his wagon to a broken down horse like Sandy. And I say that as a guy who got to celebrate two AL championships and a World Series because of Sandy growing up.

by athletics68 on Nov 2, 2010 8:47 AM PDT up reply actions