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They Go to Jared

G-Fafif Dec 12 2020 04:28 PM

Mets hiring Jared Porter from D'Backs as GM, per Post. https://nypost.com/2020/12/12/mets-hiring-jared-porter-as-next-general-manager/

Johnny Lunchbucket Dec 12 2020 05:02 PM Re: They Go to Jared

Cool. Perhaps he buys everyone biker jackets

bmfc1 Dec 13 2020 07:48 AM Re: They Go to Jared

Unfortunately, the first "Jared" that came to mind was Kushner.

Edgy MD Dec 13 2020 07:51 AM Re: They Go to Jared

It really says something that Kushner has eclipsed the Subway guy.

G-Fafif Dec 13 2020 09:08 AM Re: They Go to Jared

The bar to become Most Admirable Famous Jared is low.

batmagadanleadoff Dec 13 2020 09:31 AM Re: They Go to Jared

Gets high marks. Was part of the Bosox org when it won three WS's and part of the Cubs WS title org. Argued hard for the Red Sox to acquire Justin Turner after the Mets non-tendered him in 2013. Said to be an excellent talent evaluator and knows SABRmetrics.. Took me like 300 keystrokes and 10 minutes on my dumb phone to get this message out. How do people type on these things?

Benjamin Grimm Dec 13 2020 09:46 AM Re: They Go to Jared

I recommend an app called SwiftKey. It's really good at anticipating what word you're typing and what word or words you might type next, and it gets smarter as it learns your patterns. It's saved me 545,348 taps, has accurately predicted 58,667 words and has completed 109,370 words for me.

Lefty Specialist Dec 13 2020 10:01 AM Re: They Go to Jared

OK, they got their GM. Now go get me Springer +.

G-Fafif Dec 14 2020 12:13 PM Re: They Go to Jared

Jared goes before the press today. SNY airs the virtual gathering at 4:30 ET.

MFS62 Dec 14 2020 12:18 PM Re: They Go to Jared

I hope he brings a new player with him. Later

G-Fafif Dec 14 2020 01:09 PM Re: They Go to Jared

Peter Gammons goes for Jared. In the last two days, I have gotten more than three dozen texts from baseball people who see Mets president Sandy Alderson and Porter as natural partners. “Knowing Jared all these years, Sandy is the perfect mentor for him,” says one former Red Sox colleague. “Sandy will shelter him from Cohen, who is so energetic and eager to make news,” says another. Adds a third, “Sandy Alderson defines honor, dignity, thought and measured enthusiasm. They are perfect for one another.” Porter is measured, he is thoughtful, he seems to know every player in either league, and virtually every executive knows him. “Jared is incredibly humble, he's a listener, he connects with everyone, he's someone everyone trusts,” says Cherington. “Sandy can go home at night or travel somewhere and know that Jared can handle a problem that comes up. From veteran scouts like the late Gary Hughes to the young analysts, he makes it clear he appreciates and respects them.”

G-Fafif Dec 14 2020 01:13 PM Re: They Go to Jared

Bill James goes for Jared. https://twitter.com/billjamesonline/status/1338305439520448512?s=21 https://www.billjamesonline.com/the_mets_new_gm/

Benjamin Grimm Dec 14 2020 02:40 PM Re: They Go to Jared

I think he should do something about his hair.

Johnny Lunchbucket Dec 14 2020 03:07 PM Re: They Go to Jared

Could probably lose 25 pounds

Edgy MD Dec 14 2020 03:11 PM Re: They Go to Jared

I wrote something similarly observant in the roster thread.

Johnny Lunchbucket Dec 14 2020 03:17 PM Re: They Go to Jared

Q: Tell us, Jared, was this the longest you've ever gone without a Big Mac?

G-Fafif Dec 14 2020 03:34 PM Re: They Go to Jared

Let us all, come autumn, feast on the fruits and vegetables of victory.

Marshmallowmilkshake Dec 14 2020 05:59 PM Re: They Go to Jared

Johnny Lunchbucket wrote: Q: Tell us, Jared, was this the longest you've ever gone without a Big Mac? Must be nice to be slender. Seriously, we're fat shaming people now? I've wrestled with weight most of my adult life even through I exercise and try to eat right. I've gone decades without a Big Mac. I watched the presser and was more interested in what he had to say that his weight. Seems like a good fit.

Johnny Lunchbucket Dec 14 2020 06:40 PM Re: They Go to Jared

Yeah that wasn't nice of me, but I can overvalue cheap laughs at times. Didn't mean to offend anyone here. The truth is I'd never seen Parker till today and knowing he was a hotshot young exec i just don't expect that in the USA today. The other thing is the Mets in the Wilpon Era were always about hiring the good face. Look at Brodie.

Edgy MD Dec 14 2020 08:02 PM Re: They Go to Jared

I just thought he looked like he could party with a purpose. I'm all for body diversity, I swear.

Edgy MD Jan 19 2021 07:51 AM Re: They Go to Jared

=G-Fafif post_id=52128 time=1607875704 user_id=55] The bar to become Most Admirable Famous Jared is low.

And it looks like our guy hasn't managed to clear it.



Jared Diamond (the scientist, not the Wall Street Journal sportswriter), your title is still secure.

whippoorwill Jan 19 2021 11:26 AM Re: They Go to Jared

Benjamin Grimm wrote: I recommend an app called SwiftKey. It's really good at anticipating what word you're typing and what word or words you might type next, and it gets smarter as it learns your patterns. It's saved me 545,348 taps, has accurately predicted 58,667 words and has completed 109,370 words for me. I might look into this too!

MFS62 Jan 19 2021 04:48 PM Re: They Go to Jared

ABC-TV NY news just said the Mets will not announce a replacement quickly. Is that relevant enough to post in this thread? OE - SNY said the same: https://www.yahoo.com/sports/mets-wont-hiring-gm-short-213248567.html Later