NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — Luis Rojas probably will return for a second season as manager of the New York Mets . Sandy Alderson , who returned as team president Friday when Steve Cohen bought the Mets from the Wilpon and Katz families, said he had spoken with Rojas several teams in recent days. Alderson said it’s “very likely” Rojas will remain but added that he “left the door slightly ajar” pending his decision on a new president of baseball operations. Alderson fired general manager Brodie Van Wagenen and his top aides Friday . LIVE Watch Owner & CEO @StevenACohen2 and President Sandy Alderson’s introductory press conference. https://t.co/45W32S5T4d — New York Mets (@Mets) November 10, 2020 Cohen said Monday that he hoped to reinstate Old Timers’ Day, which was dropped more than a decade ago. A billionaire who runs the hedge fund Point72 Asset Management, Cohen said a baseball team is different from a financial firm. “I’m not trying to make money here,” Cohen said. “It’s about building something great. MORE FROM CBS NEW YORK Election 2020: Thousands Of Absentee Ballots Just Starting To Be Counted Could Decide Close Races Across New York Cuomo Says Managing Infection Rate Will Be Critical As New York’s Coronavirus Numbers Climb Sources: Bodies Of 2 Babies Found Wrapped In Paper Behind Bronx Building (© Copyright 2020 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Associated Press contributed to this report.)
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Mets Introduce New Owner Cohen, Manager Rojas Likely To Return
