"Means: we are nowhere near a deal."

Or that like literally every other contract negotiation they need to agree on a number.

"Means: Maybe we can get even more players NOBODY wants."

I suppose you've never seen a team put a player on waivers knowing that another team will claim him because he's a good player they just don't have room for. I suppose nobody in the league would have wanted Nieto or Barberio last season.

"Matt ain't goin anywhere cause I want WAAAY too much in return."

I'd rather that than trading him for less than he's worth.

"DUH. Like you're not supposed to do just that?"

So he should say something else when asked stupid questions?

"NOT EVEN ONE QUOTE FROM JOE WORTH PRINTING!! NOT ONE!!!!!!!!!!!"

Did you forget his nickname from his playing days? It was Quoteless Joe.

I don't think he's even a very good GM, but this criticism was ridiculous.