ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — New New York Mets GM Sandy Alderson attended the start of the general manager’s meeting, two days after his 87-year-old father died when he was hit by a car.
John Alderson was struck Saturday night while crossing the street in St. Petersburg, Fla. His son drove across the state for the baseball session and planned to drive back Monday night. Sandy Alderson planned on attending every day for about half the day until the meetings end Thursday. A memorial service is likely to be held Saturday.
Alderson said Jose Oquendo would be interviewed Monday night for the manager’s job. Terry Collins and Bob Melvin appear to be the favorites.
