Money talks.
Sandy Alderson said Thursday he has been given the green light to spend as much of ownership’s money as needed to improve the Mets, if the right trade were to come along.
Asked if he has been given the OK by ownership to make a major trade and bring on a major contract, Alderson answered, “I’ve said before that we have the ability to take on money.’’
Asked for a rough estimate, Alderson bristled and said, “C’mon!”
Can you take on a major contract?
“I think the answer to that is yes, OK, now none of you will believe me,’’ Alderson said, “so I’m not sure why you asked the question and insisted on the answer.