Terry Collins Working on Beltran Trade Speech
Terry Collins, like any good manager, is thinking a few innings ahead, a few days ahead and a few trades ahead. The Mets manager has begun contemplating what he will say after the big Carlos Beltran trade expected this week.
According to the NY Times Collins said:
“I’ve been thinking about what I’m going to say and how I’m going to say it when the time comes, because they better understand, it’s not a white flag. They better understand they still have something to prove. This is the major leagues, and if you give in at any time, the other team will kick your butt.
One of the young players Collins will address his message to is Bobby Parnell. The future closer’s job is at stake here for Parnell and Collins would like the team to stay competitive. “There’s some guys in there fighting for jobs now,” Collins said.There are also some guys who will be free agents at the end of the year and are looking to impress.
Mets fans can only hope all players on the roster, regardless of future role or team, play hard every game and finish with a winning record.
Not to take anything away from Collins, but I’m not sure he is the sole reason for the Mets’ spirited play this year. Rookies, position competition, and one-year / walk-year contracts play a large role as well.
Funny, though, back then a lot of people got on my case for being so “pessimistic”, pointing out that Sandy Alderson had made a lot of intelligent moves and had a plan, etc., etc. Those same people who thought the Mets would be an 85+ win team are still holding to the idea that Alderson et al did a great job, the Mets are exceeding expectations, and Terry Collins should be manager of the year. Interesting how that works.
These people don’t quite let reality get in the way so whatever happens, those rose colored glasses will seem like the best of all worlds.
Way better then that Manuel guy who would have let the team fall apart by now.