Saturday, February 11, 2012

Alderson: 'Big fundraiser tonight for gas money'

NEW YORK (AP) ? Even Mets general manager Sandy Alderson can't resist pointing out the team's financial difficulties.

The team tweeted Thursday afternoon that Alderson had started a Twitter account (at)MetsGM.

Alderson's first tweet: "Getting ready for Spring Training-Driving to FL but haven't left yet. Big fundraiser tonight for gas money. Also exploring PAC contribution."

Mets spokesman Jay Horwitz said Alderson was playfully responding to a New York paper that pointed out the GM was driving to Port St. Lucie ? Horwitz said Alderson drives because he takes his dog.

Coming off their third straight losing record, the Mets have cut payroll by about $25 million since the start of 2011. A trial is scheduled next month on the lawsuit filed by the trustee seeking to recover money for victims of the Bernard Madoff Ponzi scheme. He is seeking $386 million, claiming the team's owners were net winners from their investment.

Associated Press

Source: http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/347875155d53465d95cec892aeb06419/Article_2012-02-09-BBN-Mets-Alderson-Twitter/id-8fc29aa608d2457881da4ae8074668c4

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