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  • • Mets reportedly name John Ricco senior vice president & strategy officer
    The Mets announced Tuesday evening that senior vice president of baseball operations/assistant general manager John Ricco will be changing roles and now holds the newly created title of senior vice president and senior strategy officer. The North Jersey Bergen Record’s Matt Ehalt first reported that Ricco was taking on a new role within the organization (Twitter links). “John has been invaluable t...2019
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  • • Mets Name John Ricco Senior Vice President & Strategy Officer
    The Mets announced Tuesday evening that senior vice president of baseball operations/assistant general manager John Ricco will be changing roles and now holds the newly created title of senior vice president and senior strategy officer. The North Jersey Bergen Record’s Matt Ehalt first reported that Ricco was taking on a new role within the organization…...2019
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  • • Mets assistant GM Ricco shifting into new role
    The Mets are retaining the longest-tenured member of their front office in a newly created position. The team announced Tuesday that assistant general manager John Ricco will shift into the role of senior vice president and senior strategy officer. Ricco will report directly to chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon, rather than general manager Brodie Van Wagenen....2019
  • • Report: Giants likely to hire J.P. Ricciardi in advisory role
    Former Blue Jays general manager and Mets special assistant J.P. Ricciardi is finalizing a new contract to join the Giants’ front office as a senior advisor, reports Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports (via Twitter). It’ll be the first of what should be several front office additions for new president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi. Andrew Baggarly and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic first reported tal...2018
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  • • Mets' special assistant to the GM leaves organization
    The Mets announced today that special assistant to the GM J.P. Ricciardi is leaving the organization. He served in that capacity under Sandy Alderson and remained in his role, albeit briefly, after the club hired Brodie Van Wagenen to run the baseball operations department. Per the announcement, it was a “mutually” arrived-upon decision. COO Jeff Wilpon thanked Ricciardi for his service, while the...2018
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  • • Quick Hits: Mets, Rangers, Escobar, Trumbo
    Some stray items from around the league… It isn’t yet known if assistant GM John Ricco or special assistant J.P. Ricciardi will remain with the Mets in the front office of new GM Brodie Van Wagenen, though MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo (Twitter link) reports that both Ricco and Ricciardi are expected to join Van Wagenen and…...2018
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  • • Mets expect Tim Tebow back in minor league system in 2019
    Tim Tebow is expected to continue his minor league baseball career in 2019, according to New York Mets assistant general manager John Ricco. “I’m sure that’s his last impression of himself,” Ricco told Newsday’s Tim Healey. “I’d be surprised if he didn’t want to continue.”While Tebow has steadily ascended the ranks in the Mets’ farm system, his progression came to a halt this season with the Doubl...2018
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  • • Mets have not discussed MLB return with David Wright
    David Wright is hoping to return to the New York Mets this season, but it’s not clear that the big league team is on the same page.Mets interim general manager John Ricco said Friday that they haven’t discussed with Wright his readiness level, and the team does not seem particularly motivated to play him in the majors this season. This could be a potential conflict. Wright has made clear that he w...2018
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  • • Mets do not intend to embark upon rebuild
    Despite a disastrous 2018 season in which only four teams have produced inferior records, the Mets aren’t planning to embark on any kind of rebuild, assistant GM John Ricco tells reporters (Twitter link, with video, via MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo). Ricco suggests that while the next two months “won’t be the be-all and end-all,” they’ll help to evaluate players such as Jeff McNeil as the team looks t...2018
  • • Yoenis Cespedes to undergo season-ending surgery
    Yoenis Cespedes returned to the New York Mets’ lineup last Friday after missing over two months of action, and things were looking up when he belted a home run and had two hits. As it turns out, those will be the outfielder’s last hits of the 2018 season.The Mets announced on Thursday that Cespedes will undergo surgeries on both of his heels, ending his season. Assistant general manager John Ricco...2018
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  • • Mets: Yoenis Cespedes will undergo season-ending surgery
    The Mets have announced that star outfielder Yoenis Cespedes will undergo season-ending surgery. He had already been placed on the disabled list Tuesday due to calcification in both heels.It is expected that Cespedes will require at least eight to ten months of rehabilitation before he’ll be able to return, assistant GM John Ricco said at Wednesday's press conference (via Mike Puma of the New York...2018
  • • Mets Announce That Yoenis Cespedes Will Undergo Season-Ending Surgery
    The Mets have announced that star outfielder Yoenis Cespedes will undergo season-ending surgery. He had already been placed on the disabled list yesterday due to calcification in both heels. It is expected that Cespedes will require at least eight to ten months of rehabilitation before he’ll be able to return, assistant GM John Ricco said at today’s…...2018
  • • Mets dispute notion of ‘disconnect’ with Yoenis Cespedes
    The New York Mets are navigating another issue involving Yoenis Cespedes, mere days after the veteran was activated two-month stint on the disabled list. But Mets assistant general manager John Ricco on Sunday night dismissed any notion of disconnect between the team and the slugger.Cespedes has only appeared in only 38 games due to a hip flexor injury. The Mets slugger returned to action on Frida...2018
  • • Mets' Ricco: Surgery 'a last resort' for Cespedes
    Mets assistant general manager John Ricco said Yoenis Cespedes' recent revelation about his heels was the first time surgery had ever been brought up as a consideration....2018
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  • • 'No disconnect' between Mets and Cespedes
    Defending the Mets' handling of Yoenis Cespedes as he battles potentially career-altering heel issues, Mets assistant general manager John Ricco on Sunday called surgery "a last-resort thing" and a "fairly radical" treatment that may not be necessary for the team's star outfielder....2018
  • • Mets GM seems open to trading team’s aces
    The New York Mets’ front office is in transition, and the new man in charge seems open to trading the team’s aces.John Ricco, who will essentially be serving as the team’s GM while Sandy Alderson is away to receive cancer treatment, says he will consider all trades. That includes offers for pitchers Jacob deGrom and Noah Syndergaard.When asked about the team’s plans for their pitchers, Ricco said ...2018
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  • 2019
    "The Mets announced Tuesday evening that senior vice president of baseball operations/assistant general manager John Ricco will be changing roles and now holds the newly created title of senior vice president and senior strategy officer."

  • 2018
    "Following yesterday’s leave of absence for general manager Sandy Alderson, Mets assistant GM John Ricco spoke with the media about the team’s status as deadline sellers and confirmed that they’ll at least listen to offers on top starters Jacob deGrom and Noah Syndergaard (links via Newsday’s Tim Healey and the New York Daily News’ Kristie…"

  • 2017
    "The Mets have halted Wright’s throwing program, assistant general manager John Ricco said earlier this week (via Abbey Mastracco of NJ."

  • 2016
    "Mets assistant GM John Ricco suggested today that the club is in the market for a first baseman with Lucas Duda suffering a stress fracture in his lower back, David Lennon of Newsday reports on Twitter."

  • 2015
    "" The Mets do have an experienced front office that includes Ricciardi, the former GM of Toronto Blue Jays, and assistant GM John Ricco."

John Ricco trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Report: Giants likely to hire J.P. Ricciardi in advisory role
    2018
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  • • Mets expect Tim Tebow back in minor league system in 2019
    2018
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  • • Mets have not discussed MLB return with David Wright
    2018
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  • • Report: Mickey Callaway expected to return as Mets manager
    Although this has been a nightmarish year for the Mets, it doesn’t appear rookie manager Mickey Callaway’s job is in jeopardy. Even if the Mets hire a new general manager, Callaway is expected to return in 2019, Steven Marcus of Newsday reports. Sandy Alderson, the GM who played a key part in hiring Callaway last offseason, went on leave in June to battle cancer. Whether the soon-to-be 71-year-old...2018
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  • • Mets To Select Contract Of Bobby Wahl
    The Mets will select the contract of reliever Bobby Wahl, assistant GM John Ricco said today in an appearance on MLB Network Radio on Sirius XM (Twitter link). He’s one of the two players acquired in the pre-deadline swap that sent out veteran closer Jeurys Familia. Wahl, a hard-throwing righty, has continued to rack up…...2018
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  • • Yoenis Cespedes to undergo season-ending surgery
    2018
  • • Familia drawing interest on trade market
    With 11 days to go until the July 31 non-waiver Trade Deadline, activity is picking up in the Mets' front office. Assistant general manager John Ricco described the scene Friday as "a lot of phone calls, a lot of people checking in" on the club's impending free agents -- a group highlighted by closer Jeurys Familia....2018
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  • • John Ricco On Mets’ Deadline, Future Plans
    The Mets figure to be one of the busiest sellers in the league in the leadup to (and possibly after) the trade deadline, though assistant general manager John Ricco doesn’t believe his team is embarking on a long-term rebuilding effort.  “I don’t think we’re looking at a two- or three-year thing,” Ricco told reporters (including…...2018
  • • Report: Mets unlikely to trade deGrom or Syndergaard
    The Mets will listen to offers for co-aces Jacob deGrom and Noah Syndergaard in advance of the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline, but it appears the two will stay put. The club’s seeking overwhelming returns for both right-handers and is “highly unlikely” to move either one, according to Buster Olney of ESPN. With general manager Sandy Alderson on leave as he battles cancer, assistants Omar Minaya...2018
  • • Mets Will Listen To Trade Offers For deGrom, Syndergaard
    2018
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  • • Mets expect Tim Tebow back in minor league system in 2019
    2018
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  • • Injured David Wright still not ready to return to Mets
    Long-injured third baseman David Wright is working toward a 2018 comeback as the season nears an end, but the Mets aren’t optimistic he’ll return to the majors this year. Assistant general manager John Ricco suggested Friday, via Mike Puma of the "New York Post," that Wright won’t have time to get up to speed, saying “it does get more difficult to foresee a situation where he could come back” to t...2018
  • • Terry Collins, John Ricco Comment on Matt Harvey's Struggles
    2016

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  • • Ricco, Harvey set to cheer on NCAA favorites
    For about five minutes Saturday evening, Mets assistant general manager John Ricco attempted to watch alongside his family as Villanova played Seton Hall in the Big East championship. For about five minutes, Ricco -- a Villanova alumnus -- cringed each time his wife, Blakely, expressed support for her own alma mater....2016
  • • Sandy Alderson, Mets GM, Diagnosed with Cancer
    2015
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  • • Sandy Alderson, Mets GM, Diagnosed with Cancer
    2015
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  • • Mets Expect To Look Outside Organization To Replace Lucas Duda
    Mets assistant GM John Ricco suggested today that the club is in the market for a first baseman with Lucas Duda suffering a stress fracture in his lower back, David Lennon of Newsday reports on Twitter. “We’re not going to be able to replace Lucas Duda internally,” said Ricco. Duda’s timetable remains unclear, but he’s struggled…...2016
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  • • Mets to have private workout for Gurriel next week
    The Mets' flirtation with Cuban free agent Yulieski Gurriel will last at least a bit longer. The team's private workout with Gurriel is scheduled for next week, according to assistant general manager John Ricco, though it is not yet settled if Gurriel will come to Citi Field or the Mets will go to him....2016
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  • • Mets to have private workout for Gurriel next week
    The Mets' flirtation with Cuban free agent Yulieski Gurriel will last at least a bit longer. The team's private workout with Gurriel is scheduled for next week, according to assistant general manager John Ricco, though it is not yet settled if Gurriel will come to Citi Field or the Mets will go to him....2016
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  • • Latest On Ben Zobrist
    The Mets are maintaining strong interest in Ben Zobrist, and assistant GM John Ricco told reporters as much today (as ESPN New York’s Adam Rubin tweets), plainly stating, “We’re very interested” when asked about Zobrist, adding that a decision is expected sooner rather than later. Rubin adds that Zobrist recently visited with the Mets, who spent some…...2015
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  • • Terry Collins Hospitalized: Updates on Mets Manager's Status and Recovery
    2016
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  • • Latest On Mets’ First Base Search
    Mets GM Sandy Alderson said today that the club is “not ruling anything out externally” as it deals with a significant injury to first baseman Lucas Duda, as ESPNNewYork.com’s Adam Rubin reports. Assistant GM John Ricco suggested recently that the club wasn’t content with what it has in house. While the Mets are obviously interested…...2016
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  • • David Wright Suffers Another Setback
    Mets third baseman David Wright was making progress in his recovery from a shoulder impingement last month, but the latest update on the seven-time All-Star isn’t nearly as promising. The Mets have halted Wright’s throwing program, assistant general manager John Ricco said earlier this week (via Abbey Mastracco of NJ.com; h/t: MetsBlog). It’s unclear when…...2017
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  • • NL East Notes: Mets, Reyes, Nola, Strasburg, Braves
    The Mets face the potential departure of a big portion of their MLB position players after the season, as Joel Sherman of the New York Post writes. But the organization still hopes to fill many holes without going outside the organization. “I don’t think we will have to sign five free agents,” says assistant GM John Ricco.…...2017
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  • • Mets' John Ricco on Ben Zobrist decision: 'I don't think this was about money'
    Mets' John Ricco on Ben Zobrist decision: 'I don't think this was about money'...2015
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  • • New York Notes: Harvey, Pineda, Duda
    The Mets think they found a flaw in the delivery of struggling right-hander Matt Harvey, whose command is suffering because his arm is pausing/stopping, tweets FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal. Mets assistant general manager John Ricco expressed confidence Friday that Harvey’s on the right track mechanically. In his latest start, a loss to the Nationals on…...2016
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  • • Mets Notes: Ricco, Cespedes, Colon, Niese
    Mets assistant GM John Ricco discussed several topics with reporters before the start of the Winter Meetings, including an update on the Mets’ pursuit of Ben Zobrist and their search for relief pitching.  Here’s some more from Ricco, courtesy of ESPN New York’s Adam Rubin… GM Sandy Alderson contacted Yoenis Cespedes‘ agents as recently as…...2015
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  • • Jon Niese Trade Rumors: Latest News and Speculation on Mets SP's Future
    2015
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  • • Ricco, Harvey set to cheer on NCAA favorites
    2016

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  • • Mets reportedly name John Ricco senior vice president & strategy officer
    2019
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  • • Agents for Mets prospect Peter Alonso upset over lack of promotion
    The agents for New York Mets prospect Peter Alonso are not happy with the team over their decision not to promote their client to the big leagues with a September call-up.Mets assistant GM John Ricco told reporters on Tuesday that they will not be calling up Alonso despite the slugger bashing 33 homers in the minors this year. Ricco said that the team has too many other players they need to get at...2018
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  • • Mets' Wright readying for return to majors?
    It emerged earlier Tuesday that Mets third baseman David Wright would appear with the organization’s top affiliate as he continues his rehab assignment. That seemed a good sign after a two-day rest period for Wright, perhaps even indicating that he would be readying for a return to the majors late this year.In comments this afternoon, however, assistant GM John Ricco suggested that the organizatio...2018
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  • • Mets will not call up top prospect this season
    While New York Mets fans were hoping to see Peter Alonso make his MLB debut this season, they’ll now have to wait until 2019.On Tuesday, New York’s assistant general manager John Ricco announced the organization’s No.2 prospect according to MLB.com will not be called up in September. It’s disappointing news for Mets fans, who were hopeful the 23-year-old first baseman would be called up after a fa...2018
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  • • Mets do not intend to embark upon rebuild
    2018
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  • • Yoenis Cespedes to undergo season-ending surgery
    2018
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  • • Mets dispute notion of ‘disconnect’ with Yoenis Cespedes
    2018
  • • Mets to have private workout for Gurriel next week
    2016
  • • Mets to have private workout for Gurriel next week
    2016
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  • • Terry Collins, John Ricco Comment on Matt Harvey's Struggles
    2016
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  • • Jon Niese Trade Rumors: Latest News and Speculation on Mets SP's Future
    2015
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