Sandy Alderson will step down as Mets president

The New York Mets announced Thursday that Sandy Alderson plans to step down from his post as team president.

Once a new president has been hired, Alderson will take on a new role as special adviser to owners Steve and Alex Cohen.

"For me personally and for the organization, it's the right time for this transition," Alderson said in a statement. "We are having a successful season, we have made several key additions to ou