In this conversation, Zack Scott, former Acting General Manager of the New York Mets, discusses his experience in the GM interviewing process and his thoughts on player acquisitions. He shares his opinion on the James McCann signing and the decision not to pursue J.T. Realmuto. Scott also talks about his journey to becoming a GM candidate and networking challenges in the industry. He provides insights into the trade for Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco and the decision to trade Steven Matz. Scott reflects on his decision to turn down the opportunity to become the Mets' assistant GM and his subsequent departure from the Red Sox. In this conversation, Zack Scott discusses the challenges and decisions he faced as the acting general manager of the New York Mets. He talks about the transition period after Jared Porter was fired and how he had to step into the role quickly. Scott also shares his perception of the Mets before joining the organization and the industry's perception of the team. He discusses the process of signing Francisco Lindor to a contract extension and the considerations involved in making such a deal. Scott emphasizes the importance of balancing short-term competitiveness with long-term sustainability.