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  • • Alderson announces he's healthy, cancer free
    Former Mets general manager Sandy Alderson, who stepped down from that role last June after a recurrence of cancer, announced on Saturday night that he is cancer-free during the New York Baseball Writers' Association of America Dinner....2019
  • • Offseason Outlook: New York Mets
    MLBTR is publishing Offseason Outlooks for all 30 teams.  Click here to read the other entries in this series. The Mets suffered through their second straight disastrous season in 2018, leading to major changes atop their baseball department. General manager Sandy Alderson stepped away in June to battle a recurrence of cancer, which proved to be…...2018
  • • Examining the Mets' offseason options
    The Mets suffered through their second straight disastrous season in 2018, leading to major changes atop their baseball department. General manager Sandy Alderson stepped away in June to battle a recurrence of cancer, which proved to be the end of a tenure that was occasionally fruitful but recently disappointing. Seeking a replacement for Alderson, the Mets mostly interviewed candidates who were ...2018
  • • The Mets’ GM Search
    Not long after longtime general manager Sandy Alderson stepped down from his post with the Mets earlier this summer, it became clear that the organization would conduct an extensive search to tab a new head of baseball operations. Assistant GM John Ricco and special assistants J.P. Ricciardi and Omar Minaya have been overseeing the team’s…...2018
  • • Mets preparing as if Cespedes will not play in 2019
    With Yoenis Cespedes set to miss some portion of next season as he recovers from two heel surgeries, Mets COO Jeff Wilpon admitted on Sunday that the team will have to plan as if he won’t play in 2019 (via Tim Healey of Newsday). “You probably do have to plan that way, given the fact that it’s uncertain,” Wilpon said of Cespedes, who will enter the penultimate season of a four-year, $110MM contrac...2018
  • • Report: Mets ownership blames analytics overuse for struggles
    New York Mets owner Fred Wilpon is reportedly taking a rather interesting lesson from his team’s lost season.According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, general manager Sandy Alderson, currently on medical leave as he battles cancer, is unlikely to return even if he gets healthy again. That means the Mets are in the market for a new general manager, and the 81-year-old Wilpon prefers to hand the ...2018
  • • Report: No one expects Mets to trade Jacob deGrom
    As the countdown to the non-waiver trade deadline ticks under 24 hours, it’s now expected that starting pitcher Jacob deGrom will not get his wish and will remain with the New York Mets.According to Jon Heyman of Fancred sports, no team has reportedly made an offer close enough to what New York is seeking for its ace pitcher. Given New York is operating at the trade deadline without general manage...2018
  • • Report: Mets unlikely to trade deGrom or Syndergaard
    The Mets will listen to offers for co-aces Jacob deGrom and Noah Syndergaard in advance of the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline, but it appears the two will stay put. The club’s seeking overwhelming returns for both right-handers and is “highly unlikely” to move either one, according to Buster Olney of ESPN. With general manager Sandy Alderson on leave as he battles cancer, assistants Omar Minaya...2018
  • • Mets Will Listen To Trade Offers For deGrom, Syndergaard
    Following yesterday’s leave of absence for general manager Sandy Alderson, Mets assistant GM John Ricco spoke with the media about the team’s status as deadline sellers and confirmed that they’ll at least listen to offers on top starters Jacob deGrom and Noah Syndergaard (links via Newsday’s Tim Healey and the New York Daily News’ Kristie…...2018
  • • Ricco: 'Everything on table' includes deGrom, Thor
    Amid a disappointing season in Queens, the Mets figured to be among the most active clubs at the Trade Deadline -- with or without general manager Sandy Alderson. But when assistant GM John Ricco spoke with reporters on Wednesday for the first time in his new leadership role, that assumption was made even clearer....2018

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Manager Sandy Alderson injury and suspension

  • • Mets reportedly prepared to listen to trade offers
    With the Mets mired in an abysmal slump that has seen the team go 3-11 in the month of June, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports in his latest notes column (subscription required) that the team is “open for business.” While the Mets understandably prefer to hang onto controllable players like Michael Conforto, Brandon Nimmo, Seth Lugo, Robert Gsellman and Jacob deGrom, Rosenthal notes that they’...2018
  • • Mets GM roasted for comments on team's recent struggles
    New York Mets general manager Sandy Alderson isn’t doing much to allay concerns about the team’s struggles of late.Speaking with reporters on Thursday before a game against the Chicago Cubs, Alderson spoke on the Mets’ current 8-8 stretch. He did so by bringing up the team’s 11-1 start to the season and implying that 8-8 was actually fine given everything they have been dealing with, per Mike Puma...2018
  • • Conforto could return to Mets by April 5
    Michael Conforto could return from the disabled list as soon as April 5, general manager Sandy Alderson indicated Thursday. Conforto, who spent Spring Training rehabbing from left shoulder surgery, has progressed rapidly enough that -- if nothing else -- he should have no trouble beating his initial target of a May 1 return....2018
  • • Mets’ Jason Vargas Suffers Fracture To Non-Pitching Hand
    Mets left-hander Jason Vargas suffered a non-displaced fracture of his right hamate bone during his outing Friday, the team announced. It’s unclear how long Vargas will be on the shelf, though Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News estimates two to six weeks, depending on whether he undergoes surgery. General manager Sandy Alderson told…...2018
  • • Mets’ Jason Vargas suffers fracture to non-pitching hand
    Mets left-hander Jason Vargas suffered a non-displaced fracture of his right hamate bone during his outing Friday, the team announced. It’s unclear how long Vargas will be on the shelf, though Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News estimates two to six weeks, depending on whether he undergoes surgery. General manager Sandy Alderson told Tim Britton of The Athletic and other reporters Sunday tha...2018
  • • Waiting game: Mets won't rush eager Conforto
    The box is circled on Michael Conforto's calendar: May 1, the date Mets general manager Sandy Alderson has targeted for his return from shoulder surgery. The competitor in Conforto wants to come back sooner. The realist knows it could be later....2018
  • • Waiting game: Mets won't rush eager Conforto
    The box is circled on Michael Conforto's calendar: May 1, the date Mets general manager Sandy Alderson has targeted for his return from shoulder surgery. The competitor in Conforto wants to come back sooner. The realist knows it could be later....2018
  • • Mets expect Conforto to return around May 1
    Although the Mets spoke briefly with Jay Bruce about playing some first base this season, it appears their need for him will be greatest in the outfield. The Mets do not expect Michael Conforto to return until around May 1, general manager Sandy Alderson said Wednesday, placing the most concrete timetable yet on the outfielder's return from left shoulder surgery....2018
  • • Mets expect Conforto to return around May 1
    Although the Mets spoke briefly with Jay Bruce about playing some first base this season, it appears their need for him will be greatest in the outfield. The Mets do not expect Michael Conforto to return until around May 1, general manager Sandy Alderson said Wednesday, placing the most concrete timetable yet on the outfielder's return from left shoulder surgery....2018
  • • Orioles, Mets reportedly talking Matt Harvey trade
    Matt Harvey appears to be on the trade block, and it sounds like the Baltimore Orioles might be legitimate trade partners.The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reported on Monday that the New York Mets have had discussions with the Orioles about Harvey, with Baltimore reportedly considering swapping a reliever for the starter. The Mets have also had talks with the Texas Rangers about a Harvey for Jurickson...2017

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Manager Sandy Alderson trade, contract, salary rumors

  • • Examining the Mets' offseason options
    The Mets suffered through their second straight disastrous season in 2018, leading to major changes atop their baseball department. General manager Sandy Alderson stepped away in June to battle a recurrence of cancer, which proved to be the end of a tenure that was occasionally fruitful but recently disappointing. Seeking a replacement for Alderson, the Mets mostly interviewed candidates who were ...2018
  • • Mets preparing as if Cespedes will not play in 2019
    With Yoenis Cespedes set to miss some portion of next season as he recovers from two heel surgeries, Mets COO Jeff Wilpon admitted on Sunday that the team will have to plan as if he won’t play in 2019 (via Tim Healey of Newsday). “You probably do have to plan that way, given the fact that it’s uncertain,” Wilpon said of Cespedes, who will enter the penultimate season of a four-year, $110MM contrac...2018
  • • Report: No one expects Mets to trade Jacob deGrom
    As the countdown to the non-waiver trade deadline ticks under 24 hours, it’s now expected that starting pitcher Jacob deGrom will not get his wish and will remain with the New York Mets.According to Jon Heyman of Fancred sports, no team has reportedly made an offer close enough to what New York is seeking for its ace pitcher. Given New York is operating at the trade deadline without general manage...2018
  • • Report: Mets unlikely to trade deGrom or Syndergaard
    The Mets will listen to offers for co-aces Jacob deGrom and Noah Syndergaard in advance of the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline, but it appears the two will stay put. The club’s seeking overwhelming returns for both right-handers and is “highly unlikely” to move either one, according to Buster Olney of ESPN. With general manager Sandy Alderson on leave as he battles cancer, assistants Omar Minaya...2018
  • • Mets Will Listen To Trade Offers For deGrom, Syndergaard
    Following yesterday’s leave of absence for general manager Sandy Alderson, Mets assistant GM John Ricco spoke with the media about the team’s status as deadline sellers and confirmed that they’ll at least listen to offers on top starters Jacob deGrom and Noah Syndergaard (links via Newsday’s Tim Healey and the New York Daily News’ Kristie…...2018
  • • Mets reportedly prepared to listen to trade offers
    With the Mets mired in an abysmal slump that has seen the team go 3-11 in the month of June, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports in his latest notes column (subscription required) that the team is “open for business.” While the Mets understandably prefer to hang onto controllable players like Michael Conforto, Brandon Nimmo, Seth Lugo, Robert Gsellman and Jacob deGrom, Rosenthal notes that they’...2018
  • • Reds pull off trade for Matt Harvey
    The New York Mets have a trade partner for recently DFA’d pitcher Matt Harvey, as the Cincinnati Reds have pulled off a trade for the former ace. The San Francisco Giants and Texas Rangers have both been linked to a Harvey trade, but the Reds pulled it off in the end.The former ace has fallen on hard times lately on the mound, earning a 7.00 ERA and 1.56 WHIP.He’s also had trouble off the field as...2018
  • • Offseason in review: New York Mets
    This is the latest entry in MLBTR’s 2017-18 Offseason In Review series.  Click here to read the other completed reviews from around the league.After the Mets endured a Murphy’s Law season in 2017, general manager Sandy Alderson replaced their skipper and brought in several familiar names in free agency over the winter.Major League Signings Jay Bruce, OF: three years, $39M Todd Frazier, 3B: two y...2018
  • • Alderson anticipates flurry as free agents sign
    Mets general manager Sandy Alderson anticipates a flurry of roster moves as a large number of players find teams in the next few weeks....2018
  • • GM: Mets, deGrom had brief extension talks
    The Mets briefly discussed a long-term contract extension this offseason with starting pitcher Jacob deGrom, general manager Sandy Alderson said Tuesday, but talks never advanced to a serious stage....2018

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  • • Mets General Manager Sandy Alderson Steps Down as Team Spirals Downward
    The Mets said Alderson would take a leave of absence to address his health as the team sinks to near the bottom of the standings after a promising start....2018
  • • Alderson: 'I take responsibility' for Mets' woes
    Mets general manager Sandy Alderson took full responsibility Tuesday for the Mets' two-month slide down the standings, which has seen them fall from the National League's best record to one of its three worst....2018
  • • Mets GM expects Matt Harvey back with Mets in 2018
    The New York Mets are still hoping to find something left in Matt Harvey’s once-vaunted right arm. As Harvey finishes off another poor, injury-plagued campaign, Mets general manager Sandy Alderson said Friday that the team intends to tender him a contract and he expects the right-hander to stay with the Mets this winter. It’s hard to believe that it’s been less than two years since Harvey starred ...2017
  • • Montero's rough outing points to thin staff
    Hours before the Mets' 3-1, 12-inning defeat Wednesday to the Braves, in which losing pitcher Rafael Montero walked three batters, allowed three hits and threw 13 of his first 27 pitches out of the strike zone, general manager Sandy Alderson stood outside the Mets' Citi Field batting cage and admitted he is starting to "sniff around" for starting pitching depth....2017
  • • Montero's rough outing points to thin staff
    Hours before the Mets' 3-1, 12-inning defeat Wednesday to the Braves, in which losing pitcher Rafael Montero walked three batters, allowed three hits and threw 13 of his first 27 pitches out of the strike zone, general manager Sandy Alderson stood outside the Mets' Citi Field batting cage and admitted he is starting to "sniff around" for starting pitching depth....2017
  • • Mets get bad news as the injury bug bites David Wright again
    The Mets just can’t stay healthy, as David Wright is back on the shelf.General manager Sandy Alderson told reporters Tuesday that the third baseman flew back to New York to have his sore right shoulder examined Monday and was diagnosed with an impingement on Tuesday. As a result, Wright is questionable for Opening Day. Wright, 34, played in only 37 games in 2016 and just 38 games in 2015, and was ...2017
  • • Yoenis Cespedes to Mets: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction
    2016
  • • Carlos Gomez: Latest News, Rumors and Speculation Surrounding Astros OF
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Rangers, Indians, Cubs Race Toward History
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  • • Jacob deGrom Must Continue Ace Return to Save Mets' Suddenly Unsettled Rotation
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  • • Tim Tebow has learned his post-spring training fate
    Tebowmania could be headed to a minor-league stadium near you.That is, if you live somewhere along the Atlantic coastline between New Jersey and Georgia.The next installment of the Tim Tebow baseball experiment will take the former Heisman Trophy winner to South Carolina for a stint with the Columbia Fireflies, the Mets' low Class-A affiliate in the South Atlantic League.Mets general manager Sandy...2017
  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Rangers, Indians, Cubs Race Toward History
    2016
  • • Jacob deGrom Must Continue Ace Return to Save Mets' Suddenly Unsettled Rotation
    2016
  • • Mets fans petition against team signing Jose Reyes
    With the Colorado Rockies set to release Jose Reyes on Saturday, many predict the shortstop will land with his former team, the New York Mets. However, this prospect is upsetting to many Mets fans because in addition to no longer being a very good baseball player, Reyes is an alleged domestic abuser. Reyes was charged with domestic abuse in October following an altercation with his wife Katherine ...2016
  • • The Road to Intimidation: How Noah Syndergaard Built the Legend of Thor
    2016
  • • Mets Generation K 2.0 Rotation Ready 'To Win World Series, Not Just Get There'
    2016
  • • Mets GM Sandy Alderson Has 'Very Treatable' Cancer
    The New York Mets say general manager Sandy Alderson has cancer and will begin chemotherapy this week....2015
  • • Sandy Alderson, Mets GM, Diagnosed with Cancer
    2015
  • • Mets GM Sandy Alderson diagnosed with cancer
    New York Mets general manager Sandy Alderson has been diagnosed with a treatable form of cancer, the team announced on Friday. Alderson is scheduled to undergo several months of chemotherapy. Sandy Alderson diagnosed with treatable form of cancer. 8-12 weeks of chemo ahead. not attending winter meetings, Mets announce. — Marc Carig (@MarcCarig) December 4, 2015   Alderson, who turned 68 last mon...2015
  • • Sandy Alderson Diagnosed With Treatable Form Of Cancer
    The Mets announced that general manager Sandy Alderson has been diagnosed with a treatable form of cancer (via Newsday’s Marc Carig). Alderson will undergo eight to 12 weeks of chemotherapy and miss the upcoming Winter Meetings, according to the club. ESPN New York’s Adam Rubin tweets that he will continue his duties as GM of…...2015

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  • • Matt Harvey Won't Be on Strict Innings Limit, Will Pitch in Playoffs
    2015
  • • Mets GM: Four young arms not available
    With the July 31 Trade Deadline eight days away and the market suddenly starting to shape, Mets general manager Sandy Alderson made two declarative statements Thursday in reference to his strategy and goals for improving his team....2015
  • • Mets GM: Four young arms not available
    With the July 31 Trade Deadline eight days away and the market suddenly starting to shape, Mets general manager Sandy Alderson made two declarative statements Thursday in reference to his strategy and goals for improving his team....2015
  • • Matt Harvey Appears Ready to Turn His Back on Mets When They Need Him Most
    2015
  • • Jenrry Mejia Suspended 162 Games: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
    2015
  • • Botched Carlos Gomez Deal, Wilmer Flores' Tears Send Mets to Bizarre New Low
    2015
  • • Mets GM: Tebow will be in majors at some point
    New York Mets general manager Sandy Alderson believes Tim Tebow is going to play in the major leagues at some point and the Mets want to get him there as quickly as possible....2018
  • • Will Tebow get to Majors? Mets GM thinks so
    Mets general manager Sandy Alderson on Sunday gave his most ringing endorsement yet of former football star Tim Tebow's status in the organization, saying: "I think he will play in the Major Leagues."...2018
  • • Mets to play Army in exhibition matchup
    The Mets will end their Spring Training schedule close to home, with a March 31 exhibition against the United States Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. The game comes a year after Mets general manager Sandy Alderson, a former Marine, and chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon visited the West Point campus....2017
  • • Juan Uribe, Kelly Johnson to Mets: Latest Trade Details, Comments, Reaction
    2015
  • • Alderson: Mets will limit Wright to 130 games
    David Wright, who missed four months last season because of spinal stenosis in his lower back, will be limited to a maximum of 130 games, Mets general manager Sandy Alderson told the New York Post on Saturday....2016
  • • Alderson: Mets will limit Wright to 130 games
    David Wright, who missed four months last season because of spinal stenosis in his lower back, will be limited to a maximum of 130 games, Mets general manager Sandy Alderson told the New York Post on Saturday....2016
  • • Matt Harvey Confirms He'll Pitch for Mets in 2015 Playoffs: Comments, Reaction
    2015
  • • Mets to hold private workout for Gourriel
    As they continue to search for worthwhile additions to their stagnant lineup, the Mets are among the teams harboring interest in Cuban free agent Yulieski Gourriel. The team will hold a private workout for Gourriel, general manager Sandy Alderson said....2016

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  • • Mets preparing as if Cespedes will not play in 2019
    2018
  • • Report: No one expects Mets to trade Jacob deGrom
    2018
  • • Mets GM on Tebow: 'I think he will play in the major leagues'
    Tim Tebow is back with the New York Mets for spring training, and team general manager Sandy Alderson has high hopes for his charismatic ace in the hole. Many will undoubtedly scoff at this statement, thinking it’s nothing more than a publicity ploy. After all, Tebow is a huge draw, even at the minor league levels, where he pulled in record crowds last year.That said, we can’t ignore the very real...2018
  • • Will Tebow get to Majors? Mets GM thinks so
    2018
  • • Alderson: I think Tebow will play in the Majors
    2018
  • • GM: Mets, deGrom had brief extension talks
    2018
  • • GM: Mets, deGrom had brief extension talks
    2018
  • • Mets' starters may go shorter in 2018
    As recently as September, general manager Sandy Alderson said the Mets would look to acquire starting pitching help this winter, needing more depth behind Noah Syndergaard and Jacob deGrom. But as the realities of a limited budget have begun to creep in, the Mets are looking at other ways to improve their staff....2017
  • • Mets' starters may go shorter in 2018
    As recently as September, general manager Sandy Alderson said the Mets would look to acquire starting pitching help this winter, needing more depth behind Noah Syndergaard and Jacob deGrom. But as the realities of a limited budget have begun to creep in, the Mets are looking at other ways to improve their staff....2017
  • • Mets GM says Tim Tebow unlikely to be called up in September
    Tim Tebow has continued to silence his critics by performing at a high level in advanced-Class A ball with the New York Mets, but that does not mean he is anywhere near being ready for the big leagues.There has been some speculation recently that Tebow, who is hitting .321 since being promoted to St. Lucie on June 25, could be called up by the Mets in September when MLB teams expand their rosters ...2017

Manager Sandy Alderson rumors, scandals, hoax

  • • Mets GM says Tim Tebow unlikely to be called up in September
    2017
  • • Matt Harvey suspended for violation of team rules
    The New York Mets announced on Sunday that the team has suspended starting pitcher Matt Harvey for three games.General manager Sandy Alderson made a statement announcing the disciplinary action, and manager Terry Collins provided no additional information.“I’m not going into depth,” Collins said, per Abbey Mastracco of NJ.com. “I’m going to keep it in house, the way it’s supposed to be.”On Friday ...2017
  • • Matt Harvey Injury Update: Mets SP Reveals He Had Blood Clots in Bladder
    2016
  • • Yoenis Cespedes Re-Signs with Mets: Key Takeaways from Star's Press Conference
    2016
  • • Alderson: 'Unfair to put' limit saga on Harvey
    In revealing details Monday of last week's conversation regarding the plan going forward for Matt Harvey, Mets general manager Sandy Alderson essentially absolved Harvey and Dr. James Andrews of any perceived wrongdoings, in many ways echoing manager Terry Collins' inspired defense of his player Sunday....2015
  • • Alderson: 'Unfair to put' limit saga on Harvey
    In revealing details Monday of last week's conversation regarding the plan going forward for Matt Harvey, Mets general manager Sandy Alderson essentially absolved Harvey and Dr. James Andrews of any perceived wrongdoings, in many ways echoing manager Terry Collins' inspired defense of his player Sunday....2015
  • • Alderson expects Gee on Opening Day roster
    Despite continued speculation that the Mets could trade a shortstop between now and Opening Day, general manager Sandy Alderson reiterated Tuesday that his club has had little talk with other teams. The Mets expect Dillon Gee, in particular, to break camp as part of the roster....2015
  • • Alderson expects Gee on Opening Day roster
    Despite continued speculation that the Mets could trade a shortstop between now and Opening Day, general manager Sandy Alderson reiterated Tuesday that his club has had little talk with other teams. The Mets expect Dillon Gee, in particular, to break camp as part of the roster....2015
  • • Alexei Ramirez Trade Rumors: Latest Buzz, Speculation Surrounding White Sox SS
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