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 including Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News and Tim Healey of Newsday on Wednesday for the first time in his new leadership role, that assumption was made even clearer.
In fact, Ricco suggested that even Mets star pitchers Jacob deGrom and Noah Syndergaard might be available for the right offer.
"I know Sandy was on the record with one point of view," said Ricco.