Mets’ new exec: Van Wagenen hire surprised me at first
(New York Post Mets)

Allard Baird´s reaction to the Mets´ big news last month aligned with most everyone else´s. `When he was named general manager, I have to admit: I took a step back, because I´m thinking: How is this going to work?` Baird said Thursday, referring to new Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen, on a conference call....