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New York Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen

Van Wagenen won't say how much Mets are willing to spend

Dodges question at GM at meetings in Arizona

Yankees' payroll will be a key concern for Cashman
He's interested in upgrading the rotation, but the cost of signing free agents could be an issue.
Lennon: Alonso the 100% right pick for ROY
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Pete Alonso’s black cap told the truth, even if the Mets’ newly-minted Rookie of the Year refused ...
Mets' Alonso, Astros' Álvarez named Rookies of the Year
Mets' Pete Alonso, Astros' Yordan Álvarez named Rookies of the Year
Mets' Pete Alonso wins NL Rookie of the Year award
A non-roster invitee to spring training who set a major league rookie record with 53 homers, Alonso received 29 of the 30 first-place votes.
Astros' Alvarez unanimous pick for top AL rookie
Houston's DH was a unanimous selection for the AL Rookie of the Year award
AP NewsAlert
Major league home run leader Pete Alonso of the New York Mets wins NL Rookie of the Year award
Houston Astros slugger Yordan Álvarez unanimously wins AL Rookie of the Year award
Houston Astros slugger Yordan Álvarez unanimously wins AL Rookie of the Year award
Lennon: Some things to watch at GM meetings
The rough parameters for blockbuster deals can be sketched out at the GM meetings as dozens of agents mingle with front-office staffs on the resort's grounds. The framework for big trades, too.
That Van Wagenen-Alonso dinner really paid off
The Mets' GM was honest with the frustrated minor-leaguer, who went on to have a brilliant rookie season.
Can Cashman lay groundwork for pitcher at GM meetings?
During last year's GM meetings, Cashman became aware that the Mariners were open to moving lefthander James Paxton, who turned out to be his biggest offseason acquisition.