NEW YORK — Mets veteran Bobby Bonilla has formally requested a trade from the organization after watching the team get eliminated in the wildcard round of the playoffs.
The longtime first baseman, outfielder and third baseman who is under contract with the team through 2035, spoke with reporters after making his request to team general manager Sandy Alderson.
“Look, I’m 53-years old now and I want to win,” said Bonilla. “I haven’t won a World Series since 1997 with the Marlins. It’s been a long time. And I just don’t think this team is built to win it all right now.