Yeah, this is going to be one of those weird morning posts that has content piled on later in the morning:
- The Mets will hire 62-year-old Sandy Alderson as their new general manager, although no official announcement will be forthcoming until at least Friday (or during an off day between World Series games); Rangers general manager Jon Daniels reportedly "communicated through back channels" that he hoped the Mets would defer their hiring decision until after the conclusion of the World Series, but to no avail (Andy Martino, New York Daily News)
- Clay Rapada's roster spot is in peril as the Rangers decide whether to activate right-handers Dustin Nippert or Mark Lowe in his stead for the World Series (Anthony Andro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
- When queried as to whether the hostile Yankee Stadium treatment endured by his wife would in any way influence his decision on where he will sign this winter, Cliff Lee responded, "No," and attributed it to "fans being fans"; meanwhile, Lee's agent, Derek Braunecker, responded thusly to the story: "The story is not an issue to us. [Kristen Lee's] experience in New York is certainly a non-issue. She enjoys New York as much as anyone enjoys New York." (Andrew Marchand, ESPNNewYork.com)
Bob Nightengale on Ron Washington | Jeff Passan on Cliff Lee | Keith Law on the match-up
Original Story:
http://www.bbtia.com/home/2010/10/27/...
