PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Sandy Alderson roamed the grounds of the Mets’ spring training complex at Tradition Field, a pair of sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat providing a shield against the sun.
He has made this journey six times, arriving here for the start of spring training. Never has he been more optimistic.
“I really haven’t been this upbeat about a team in a long time,” he said.
As he addressed reporters on the official report date for pitchers and catchers, the Mets general manager touched on topics ranging from the team on the field to the cancer diagnosis he received only days after the Mets clinched the NL East.