Tag Archive | Sandy Alderson

Mets Extend Contract of General Manager Sandy Alderson and Manager Terry Collins

The New York Mets today announced the club has signed General Manager Sandy Alderson to a contract extension that will run through 2017.  “We are excited about the direction the team is headed and look forward to Sandy continuing his efforts to build the Mets into a postseason contender,” said Mets COO Jeff Wilpon.  “Sandy and his staff have […]

Mets to Honor Legendary Broadcaster Ralph Kiner on Opening Day at Citi Field

The New York Mets today announced the club will celebrate the life and legacy of legendary broadcaster Ralph Kiner during an on-field, pre-game ceremony on Opening Day at Citi Field Monday, March 31 prior to the game versus the National League East rival Washington Nationals at 1:10 p.m. The ceremony will include a video tribute […]

UPDATED VIDEOS: Mets 2013 Holiday Party

1495 Sports is proud to bring the following videos from the 2013 New York Mets Holiday Party. The franchise hosted over 100 Queens school children from P.S. 20, P.S. 16, P.S. 21, The Learning Tree and Pioneer Academy for lunch, presents and a visit from Santa(Daniel Murphy) and his elf (Zack Wheeler): Mets GM Sandy Alderson: Pitcher Zack Wheeler: Infielder Daniel Murphy: Sights […]

Mets sign Curtis Granderson to Four-Year Contract

The New York Mets  announced on Monday the club has signed outfielder Curtis Granderson to a four-year contract. Granderson will be in Orlando, Fla. at Baseball’s Winter Meetings for a 12:30 p.m. press conference tomorrow (in the Northern Hemisphere Ballroom A&B at Walt Disney World’s Swan and Dolphin Resort) which will be carried live on […]

Mets sign free agent OF Curtis Granderson

The Mets have agreed to sign free-agent OF Curtis Granderson to a four-year deal (Sherman) worth $60 million (Rosenthal). Granderson, 32, played in just 61 games with the Yankees last year after breaking his hand twice on two hit-by-pitches. He hit .229 with seven home runs and 15 RBI in 245 plate appearances in 2013. Granderson hit […]

Mets Sign Terry Collins with Two-Year Extension

The New York Mets announced on Monday that the club has signed Manager Terry Collins to a two-year extension with a club option for 2016. Collins’ entire coaching staff will also return. “Terry has a great passion for the game,” said Mets General Manager Sandy Alderson. “He has helped make our younger players better.  He’s […]

Deal for Dickey made official as Mets gain top prospects from Blue Jays

It has been the buzz on the net and on television for weeks, and today it has been made official. The New York Mets have traded away Cy Young Award winner R.A. Dickey and the catching duo of Josh Thole and Mike Nickeas for some of the top prospects in the Toronto Blue Jays system. […]