Mets Blog has a summary of tonight’s conference call with the Mets bloggers. Please give them some hits since it’s a lot of work to transcribe.
I found Terry to be more “no nonsense” than Sandy is…totally subjective and based upon speaking to Sandy twice and Terry once…but that limited sample makes me think Sandy’d throw back a root beer with me but Terry has stuff to get back to and needs to get this done so he can back to business.
I asked about managing a season vs. a game. I observed that some managers will chase a loss, and go through a bullpen when on the wrong side of 6-2…(Willie, cough)…whereas other managers will use one set of guys for a win, and another set in a losing situation.
I was quite pleased with Terry’s response. Both my Q and the A were longer than this summary, but as I have mentioned – it’s hard transcribing ths stuff and props to Michael Baron for doing this.
Shannon Shark: Managing a season vs. a game – how do you approach the bullpen over the course of the season?
I learned from Walter Alston – he told me don’t be afraid to get beat every once in a while, instead of burning the bullpen out in a game you can’t win. I think you need to read your bullpen enough to know who is rested and can give multiple innings on a given night.
I hope Willie Randolph reads that part in bold.
When/If a longer version of the transcript pops up hopefully we can share the full exchange…but I was pleased enough with the response that I signed off with “I’m gonna love you.” Terry’s not looking to have root beer with me.
Had I needed a backup question (it’s smart to prepare one in case something has been answered before your turn) I would have asked something about how getting fired can make a person stronger. Metsgrrl did…
Caryn Rose: Some players have described you as a “players manager”. How do you feel about that, and what does that mean to you?
I think it means a lot – in the past, I was probably not a players manager. Through the years, I have realized the importance of constant communication, and never taking anything for granted. That is done with experience – from my first few years, I was worried about only managing the game, and thinking everyone was on board with it. I look at it as a compliment.
Great self-awareness, and a great answer.
I’m excited.
Thanks once again to the NYM’s for setting this up and for inviting me.
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With that, I’m on the road now. Media Goon is in charge of the beat and can be reached at [email protected] and @mediagoon on twitter. I’ll be checking in, but will be keeping an abnormal-for-me posting schedule. I have a few things lined up but not toomany since it’s Opening Day. Expect some really late night posts and some “bored at the airport” twitter chats.
