NEW YORK -- When the New York Mets went looking for a general manager, they found one in a peculiar place.
On the other side of the bargaining table.
Longtime baseball agent Brodie Van Wagenen is switching roles to become GM of the Mets, the team announced Monday evening. Contract details were not disclosed.
"Brodie is an extremely knowledgeable, creative, progressive and collaborative leader, who I'm confident will lead us toward sustainable success," Mets chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon said in a statement. "I'm very excited for our fans to hear and see the direction Brodie outlined for us.