Sandy Alderson Finally Sort of Going Away

Sandy Alderson announced some excellent news prior to Thursday’s game with the Pirates — he is stepping down as president of the Mets.

Steve Cohen said in a statement:

“When I asked Sandy to come back to the team, it was for a defined period of time and with a specific mandate — revive our culture and this iconic franchise for our fans, partners and employees. Sandy has done those very things and more and we have begun a search for his successor. When we find that person, I have asked Sandy to continue in a new role as special advisor to me and the senior leadership team.”

I wish Alderson wold go away entirely, but this nebulous advisor job is probably the best outcome.

Alderson said in his own…