Video: Sandy Alderson Era Has Begun

The Mets formally introduced Sandy Alderson as the team’s new general manager on Friday. They are certainly making a commitment to him — the deal is for four years, with an option year that would take Alderson through the 2015 season. Here is Alderson’s opening statement at his news conference. Note the mistake early on — let’s hope it is his only misstep at the helm of the team.