Some see the Mets trade of Francisco Rodriguez as the first sign of a 2011 fire sale. Not so, says Mets GM Sandy Alderson. "From my standpoint this certainly does not signify a change in direction from our continuing attempt to win games this season," Alderson said on a Wednesday afternoon conference call, less than 24 hours after sending Rodriguez and cash to Milwaukee for two players to be named. "One could view this as a slight impediment. But, at the same time, it really should not signal any significant change in direction."