Brodie Van Wagenen's Post-All-Star Break Press Conference is a Work of Art
By Parker White
The New York Mets have had a rough go of things during the first half of the regular season.
GM Brodie Van Wagenen spoke to the media on Friday before the first game back from the All-Star break, and luckily, no chairs were thrown in this setting, something he did talk about with the media.
“I’m not typically throwing furniture,” Brodie Van Wagenen says.
— Tim Healey (@timbhealey) July 12, 2019
But he adds he was frustrated when he threw a chair during a meeting with coaches this month.
And he notes that fans have probably thrown a few remotes because of the Mets.
He was frustrated, just like I'm sure every Mets fan has been this year.
Van Wagenen addressed a myriad of topics, but the best quote of his presser was "they came and got us," referencing the NL East and his line before the season about being a top dog and saying "come get us."
Brodie Van Wagenen on the NL East: “They came and got us.”
— Tim Healey (@timbhealey) July 12, 2019
It was an idiotic comment when he made it, because they weren't the team to beat to begin with, but it's even sadder now, as the Mets are a whopping 13.5 games back in the division and 10 games below .500.
Speaking of the Mets' 2019 struggles, Brodie admits that it hasn't gone as planned.
Brodie Van Wagenen on the Mets’ season: “We are incredibly disappointed.”
— Tim Healey (@timbhealey) July 12, 2019
Not only are they disappointed, but Van Wagenen and Co. also understands where they're at in the standings and will likely be sellers at the deadline.
Brodie on trades: "We have to face our reality."
— Matt Ehalt (@MattEhalt) July 12, 2019
While the Mets may be sellers, that doesn't mean the likes of Noah Syndergaard and Jacob deGrom will be on the trade block.
Brodie Van Wagenen, without using the specific word, indicates the Mets will be sellers.
— Tim Healey (@timbhealey) July 12, 2019
He says moving expiring contracts is more of a focus, and he expects Syndergaard and deGrom to remain Mets.
So, what about manager Mickey Callaway? Will he stick around the rest of this season?
Brodie Van Wagenen says he “absolutely” expects Mickey Callaway to remain the Mets’ manager the rest of the season.
— Tim Healey (@timbhealey) July 12, 2019
BVW: “I think Mickey has done a difficult job very well.”
Sorry, Mets fans. It appears you'll have to wait a little while longer before having a new skipper in the dugout. Even though Van Wagenen essentially gave Callaway a vote of confidence today, don't expect him to be around in 2020.