NEW YORK -- The Mets are transferring longtime media relations boss Jay Horwitz to a new role as vice president of alumni public relations and team historian.
Mets chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon announced Horwitz's job change Wednesday at a news conference that was more of a roast by former players, coaches and executives. Horwitz has been with the team for nearly 40 years, and figures from throughout his tenure attended.
Among them: Darryl Strawberry, Dwight Gooden, Mookie Wilson, Keith Hernandez, John Franco, Joe Torre, Terry Collins, Steve Phillips and Omar Minaya. A number of current Mets also attended, including captain David Wright.